Loose Women star Denise Welch thrilled fans as she offered a glimpse into her son Matty Healy's incredible Los Angeles wedding. The 1975 frontman, 37, married American model and musician Gabbriette Bechtel, 28, last Saturday (July 18) in front of a star-studded list of attendees.
Denise often shares insights into her busy life off-screen to her 446,000 followers on Instagram. Best known for her roles in soaps including Coronation Street, Waterloo Road and Hollyoaks, and as a Loose Women panellist, Denise recently shared some details of the celebrations over the weekend.
Photos from the wedding
Although photos from the ceremony have not yet been made public, Denise shared some snaps from her time in L.A earlier this week and fans flooded the comments with love and supportive messages. The 68-year-old TV star has now shared more photos from the special day, including with her famous son. Denise shares Matty, 37, and Louis, 25 with her ex partner, actor Tim Healy, 74.
Sharing a video reel on Instagram, Denise added a caption to say the wedding was a "night I'll never forget". She wrote: "To see my eldest son marry the most beautiful, funny, crazy girl under the Hollywood sign was a night I'll never forget.
"They are made for each other. I kept looking around and couldn't believe so many of our friends and family were all together in Los Angeles celebrating this most magical, beautiful few days watching the love between Matthew and @gabbriette.
"We love our daughter in law and our new family @chayobechtel @gary.bechtel and @marsalsa_. I'll need to do a million reels to capture the fun we all had [red love heart emojis]."
Stars in attendance
Denise shared photos from the wedding night and the reception, as well as daytime photos as the group explored L.A. Stars featured in the carousel of snaps included Coronation Street actress Sally Dynevor (Sally Metcalfe) as well as singer Charli XCX and radio presenter Nick Grimshaw.
Celebrities also took to the comments, including Ruth Langsford who said: "Now that looked like a LOT of fun!! Your boy is MARRIED!!" Comedian Alan Carr added round of applause emojis and Loose Women star Andrea Mclean said: "What wonderful photos Denz, what a time! What memories!"
The post was liked by thousands of people, including TV star Amanda Holden, Coronation Street actress Samia Longchambon (Maria Windass), Gogglebox star Ellie Warner and This Morning presenter Cat Deeley.
Denise's stunning dress
Denise also shared a photo of the stunning gown she wore to the ceremony. The mum-of-two posed for the camera in a rose pink strapless maxi dress with puff sleeves. She said: "My dress for my son Matthew's wedding to Gabriella. The happiest time of my life."
Adding to the comments, Emmerdale's Lisa Riley said: "SERIOUSLY!!!!!!!!!!! I mean come on now-stunning and mostly glowing" and Claire Sweeney said: "Just beautiful pure class."
