Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco just kicked off their very first holiday season as a married couple — and they’re making it unforgettable. Instead of hiring decorators or going glamorous, the pair chose something far more personal: building their own Christmas tree masterpiece from scratch.
Gomez uploaded a charming time-lapse clip showing the two of them sitting cross-legged on the floor, surrounded by ornaments and twinkling lights. She kept things effortless in soft lounge shorts and a grey sweater, her hair scooped into a simple bun. Blanco, equally relaxed, wore an all-black cozy outfit with a loose top and sweatpants as he joined in on the decorating.
The camera zooms in to reveal their handpicked ornaments — shimmering gold baubles, bright blue pieces, a tiny Menorah, and other sentimental touches that clearly mean something to the couple. By the end of the video, the tree is glowing with lights and layered with decorations that feel warm, joyful, and deeply personal.
A follow-up clip shows the newlyweds stepping back to admire their finished creation. Blanco hugs Gomez from behind, planting a soft kiss on her cheek as she smiles.
“Our first Christmas as a married couple,” she wrote, adding a little tree and house emoji to complete the moment.
The sweet holiday update comes just weeks after their November wedding, capping off a whirlwind year that included a long engagement, a shared creative journey, and plenty of public displays of joy and support for one another.
They first revealed their engagement last December when Gomez posted a photo of her sparkling ring and the message, “Forever begins now.” In the picture, she leans into Blanco, beaming as she proudly holds up her hand.
Recently, both have been open about the happiness they’ve found together. Speaking to Apple Music, Gomez described married life as “a dream so far,” acknowledging that life brings highs and lows — but insisting she wouldn’t want anyone else beside her through it all.
Blanco echoed that sentiment, telling Interview magazine earlier this year that he knew instantly she was the one. “The second we started spending time together, I thought, ‘That’s my wife.’ I literally told my mom, ‘I’m going to marry this girl.’”
And now, as their first Christmas as husband and wife unfolds, fans are getting a heartwarming glimpse into the cozy life they’re building together.
