Tanya Rad Dishes on Taylor Swift's Enchanting Demeanor at Selena Gomez's Wedding
Fans are getting an exclusive glimpse from radio host Tanya Rad into Taylor Swift’s demeanor during the wedding celebration of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco.
During the September 29 Monday installment of her iHeartRadio “Scrubbing In” podcast, co-hosted with Becca Tilley, Rad, age 38, recounted her encounter with Swift, 35, at the recent marriage ceremony. She shared that her close friend, Paulina Char, initially connected with Swift at the event and subsequently presented Rad to the superstar, informing Swift that Rad had used one of her tracks for her bridal entrance.
“Actually, it served as both my first dance and my processional song,” Rad remembered clarifying to Char, 30, with amusement. “[Swift] displayed such graciousness. She truly appreciated it. She inquired about the specific song, responding with, ‘That truly means a lot.’” (Rad had her bridal entrance and first dance with her husband, Roby Yadegar, to Swift’s “Invisible String” at their March wedding.)
Rad further commented on Swift, stating, “It’s hard to convey just how enchanting, dignified, authentic, attentive, focused, engaged, and down-to-earth [she appeared].”
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The co-presenter of On Air With Ryan Seacrest lightheartedly mentioned that she “let out a noticeable gasp” upon spotting Swift’s engagement ring from her betrothed, Travis Kelce. (The couple publicly confirmed their engagement on August 26.)
An exclusive report to Us over the weekend verified Swift’s presence at the marriage ceremony of Gomez, 33, and Blanco, 37, which took place in Santa Barbara, California, on Saturday, September 27. The artist behind “Cruel Summer” also attended the rehearsal dinner held the evening before, as per the informant.
Beyond merely being a guest, Swift also “delivered a profoundly emotional address,” a distinct source informed Us on Monday.
“She delved into the past, recounting instances where she witnessed Selena distraught, weeping over past relationships and suffering from heartbreak, and expressed immense joy that Selena has Benny in her life now,” the insider disclosed. “Taylor remarked that it’s every best friend’s aspiration for their closest companion to discover a partner like Benny, and she feels so content for her.”
Swift and Gomez have maintained a strong bond since their initial meeting in 2008, facilitated by their then-boyfriends — Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas. Despite the eventual end of both romantic pairings, Gomez stated on the “Therapuss With Jake Shane” podcast this August that her camaraderie with Swift proved to be the “most positive outcome” of their connections to the Jonas Brothers.
Beyond Swift, Rad, and Char, the extensive 170-person attendee roster featured Gomez’s Texas relatives, her fellow Only Murders in the Building actors Steve Martin and Martin Short, Blanco’s intimate group of friends, and numerous other prominent celebrities, an exclusive source revealed to Us on Monday.
As the couple exchanged their commitments, the actress was “weeping profusely and shedding copious tears,” bringing all other attendees in the vicinity to tears as well, the insider reported.
The informant further noted that the aesthetic was “distinctly varied,” with Blanco taking charge of the wedding arrangements.
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“The styling heavily reflected his taste and bore resemblance to the furnishings within their Beverly Hills residence,” the source elaborated. “He possesses a keen interest in interior design and found enjoyment in the process. The venue was extensively covered with rugs and carpets, as Benny prefers not to wear footwear.”
In summary, the insider observed, “The ceremony was rather understated and deviated from the usual extravagant ‘celebrity’ weddings. Their primary desire was to dance and enjoy themselves, and the profound affection between them was palpable.”
Gomez officially announced her marriage to Blanco on Saturday by releasing images from their significant day on Instagram, featuring a picture of her glancing back in her exquisite Ralph Lauren gown and a second image of Blanco reclining with his head in his wife’s lap.
“9.27.25,” she wrote as the caption for the update.
Blanco responded in the comments, stating, “My true-life wife.”
