Matty Healy and Gabbriette Bechtel Announce July Wedding Plans in California
Matty Healy, the 36-year-old frontman of The 1975, and his fiancée, model Gabbriette Bechtel, 28, have reportedly set a date for their upcoming wedding. According to sources, the couple will exchange vows in July of this year during a lavish ceremony in California, following their engagement announcement in 2024 after a whirlwind nine-month romance.
Lavish Celebrations and Significant Expenses
The loved-up pair are said to be sparing no expense for their dream wedding. Reports indicate they have already spent over £100,000 on flights to transport their closest friends and family to California for the celebrations. A source revealed to The Sun, 'Matty and Gabbriette want this to be the wedding of their dreams and there will be absolutely no expense spared.' The insider added, 'They are desperate for it to be special for all of their loved ones from start to finish, hence why they have spent so much money just to get them there. They’re so excited and certainly know how to party as well. It’s going to be amazing.'
Timing Amid Taylor Swift Rumours
Interestingly, their big day is expected to occur just weeks after Healy's ex-girlfriend, Taylor Swift, 36, is rumoured to be marrying her fiancé, Travis Kelce, 36, on June 13. Swift and Healy were first linked in 2014 and later briefly dated in 2023 before splitting after a month. The proximity of these events has sparked media attention, though neither couple has officially commented on the timing.
Engagement Details and Family Reactions
Healy proposed to Bechtel after their nine-month romance, presenting her with a custom-made black diamond ring estimated at $10,800, purchased from a vintage liquidation sale. Bechtel hinted at the engagement on Instagram, posting a photo of the ring on her wedding finger with the caption, 'MARRYING THE 1975 IS VERY B*** @trumanblack'. The news was later confirmed by Healy's mother, Denise Welsh, on Loose Women, who gushed, 'We couldn't be happier. She is everything I would want in a daughter in law.' Denise explained she had known for a few weeks prior, noting the couple broke the news to loved ones after visiting friends in New York.
Public and Fan Reactions
Fans have expressed excitement over the engagement, flooding social media with comments such as, 'i was waiting for this to happen but still got jumpscared by the notification' and 'this is such a vibe omfg'. The couple has been linked since September 2023, following Healy's split from Swift, and were spotted enjoying a steamy public display of affection in New York City. Bechtel has since showcased the engagement ring in multiple social media posts, including a mirror selfie where she wore it on her right hand.
Family Introductions and Support
After five months of dating, Healy introduced Bechtel to his parents, Denise and Tim Healy, and his brother, Louis. The family attended Denise's show, The Gap, in Manchester, with Denise sharing a cute snap on Instagram captioned, 'Lovely to have the family in to see mum at work!!!' Denise had previously interacted with Bechtel online, commenting on a photo of the model in a leather apron and thong, 'That's exactly how I hope to look in mine when it arrives!!'
Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Matty Healy and Gabbriette Bechtel for comment on the wedding plans, but no official statement has been released yet. As the July date approaches, anticipation builds for what promises to be a star-studded and extravagant celebration in California.
