Denise Welch has reflected on what she described as an unforgettable family celebration after her son, The 1975 frontman Matty Healy, tied the knot with American model and musician Gabbriette during a wedding ceremony in Los Angeles.
The actress and television personality shared heartfelt memories from the special occasion, saying the weekend was filled with love, laughter and the coming together of family and close friends beneath the famous Hollywood sign.
Star-Studded Celebration in Los Angeles
The wedding attracted a number of familiar faces from the entertainment industry, with guests including singer Charli XCX, broadcaster Nick Grimshaw and Coronation Street actress Sally Dynevor joining the couple to celebrate their marriage.
Photos shared online captured moments from the ceremony and reception, giving fans a glimpse into the intimate yet glamorous event.
Denise Welch Pays Tribute to the Newlyweds
Welch expressed her joy in a heartfelt social media post, describing the experience of watching her eldest son marry Gabbriette as one she would treasure forever.
She praised the couple’s relationship, saying they were perfectly matched and spoke of how meaningful it was to see relatives and longtime friends travel to Los Angeles to celebrate the occasion together.
The television star also welcomed Gabbriette’s family into her own, sharing warm words for the bride’s parents and expressing excitement about beginning a new chapter as one extended family.
Wedding Fashion and Family Memories
Alongside her emotional message, Welch posted photographs from the celebration, including images of the dusky pink Solace London dress she wore for the ceremony.
She hinted that there were countless memorable moments from the wedding festivities, joking that it would take numerous social media videos to capture everything that happened during the celebrations.
Romance Blossomed After 2023
Healy and Gabbriette, whose full name is Gabriella Bechtel, first became romantically linked in September 2023.
The relationship began only a few months after the musician’s widely reported brief romance with pop superstar Taylor Swift.
Speculation that the couple were preparing to marry intensified in June 2024 when Gabbriette posted a photograph on Instagram wearing a striking black ring on her engagement finger, prompting fans to believe the pair had become engaged.
Pre-Wedding Parties Reflected Their Personalities
Before exchanging vows, both the bride and groom marked the occasion with celebrations that reflected their distinctive styles.
Healy reportedly enjoyed a stag party where he surprised guests by performing alongside a tribute band dedicated to The 1975.
Videos shared online showed the singer joining the group on stage during the festivities.
Meanwhile, Gabbriette celebrated with friends during a hen party in Las Vegas.
She documented the event on social media, sharing playful images that included a humorous staged arrest in which a man dressed as a police officer escorted her onto a plane while she wore handcuffs.
Music Remains a Shared Connection
Beyond her modelling career, Gabbriette is also known as the lead singer and songwriter of punk rock group Nasty Cherry, a band originally formed by Charli XCX.
The musical connection extends even further, as Charli XCX’s husband, George Daniel, serves as drummer for The 1975, highlighting the close-knit friendships shared by the couple within the music industry.
With their Los Angeles wedding now complete, Matty Healy and Gabbriette begin married life surrounded by the support of family, friends and a circle of fellow musicians who helped make the celebration one to remember.
