Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s weekend wedding, held at the luxury El Encanto hotel, was supposed to be one of Hollywood’s most romantic and memorable events. However, according to multiple sources, the joy quickly turned into an unwanted memory when some guests reportedly suffered from food poisoning after the couple’s lavish dinner party.
Selena and Benny’s wedding reception was meticulously planned down to the last detail, with a menu that included high-end dishes such as lobster rolls, aged sirloin, fresh oysters and many other special dishes. Each diner also had the right to choose their own dishes. Benny reportedly chose corn casserole, while Selena opted for smoked ribeye steak, specially paired with rice cooked according to her grandmother’s recipe, a dish she shared as “the taste of her childhood”.
However, shortly after the party, some guests began to feel unwell, with symptoms including nausea, dizziness and stomach pain. A source close to the party revealed to Page Six: “At first, everyone thought it was just too much wine at the party. But just a few hours later, some guests had to leave the hotel to go to a nearby medical center.”
The incident quickly spread on social media, causing the phrase #SelenaWeddingIncident to become a global trend. Many people expressed concern for the health of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, especially when it was rumored that the bride herself was also feeling unwell the next morning. However, a representative for Selena spoke up to reassure fans, saying: “Selena is fine. She is just a little tired after the days of preparing and organizing the wedding. She and Benny are currently resting with their family.”
The biggest question, however, remains: What caused so many guests to become ill at such a lavish party? Food experts say the likely cause is fresh seafood, especially oysters – a popular dish served at luxury weddings but also potentially dangerous if not properly preserved. A chef who used to work at El Encanto shared: “Even in 5-star restaurants, risks can still happen. Just one batch of oysters or lobsters that are not kept at the right temperature is enough to cause an incident.”
Although there has been no official conclusion, the management of the El Encanto hotel has pledged to coordinate the investigation and check the entire food supply. An internal notice was said to have been sent to all kitchen staff the morning after the incident, requesting a thorough review of the preservation and processing of ingredients.
On the fan side, many expressed regret that such an important event was overshadowed by an unexpected incident. However, there were also many comments comforting and encouraging the couple, hoping that everyone would recover soon so that Selena and Benny could fully enjoy their happiness after the wedding.
Currently, the two have not made an official statement about the incident, but a source revealed that Selena Gomez is “very sad about this” and she sent her condolences to each guest who had an accident. Although no one wanted this bad thing to happen, perhaps this will be an “unforgettable memory” on the big day of the famous Hollywood couple.
