Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Will Skip the First Dance at Their Wedding

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are preparing for their highly anticipated wedding, but fans hoping for a classic first dance between the couple will be surprised—the duo has decided to skip the tradition.

On a recent podcast appearance, Gomez revealed that she and Blanco both feel too shy to participate in the traditional bride and groom first dance. Gomez admitted she finds the spotlight a bit embarrassing, a sentiment echoed by her fiancé. Rather than the customary first dance, Gomez shared that she will have a special dance with her grandfather, a moment she finds deeply meaningful as her grandfather never had the chance to walk her mother down the aisle.

While the couple is foregoing the usual first dance, they aren’t skipping out on all celebratory moves. They plan to honor Blanco’s Jewish heritage with the lively Hora or "chair dance", a beloved tradition at many Jewish weddings. This way, Gomez and Blanco can still share a joyful dance experience with their guests—just not in the conventional way that many fans may have expected.

As for other wedding plans, the couple is not rushing into the details, focusing instead on their music and enjoying their engagement. It’s clear that Gomez and Blanco are set on crafting a wedding that feels truly personal, meaningful, and comfortable, opting for unique moments over tradition.