Matty Healy, the enigmatic frontman of The 1975, and model-musician Gabbriette Bechtel have officially tied the knot, capping off a whirlwind romance with a star-studded wedding at one of Los Angeles’ most storied estates. The ceremony, held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Castillo del Lago—Madonna’s former mansion perched in the Hollywood Hills—brought together a constellation of friends, family, and celebrities for a celebration that blended old Hollywood glamour with the couple’s unique flair.
The wedding venue itself, Castillo del Lago, is steeped in history. Built in 1926 for Patrick Longden and designed by John DeLario, the Spanish Colonial Revival mansion sprawls over 10,500 square feet on nearly three acres of prime Los Angeles real estate. Madonna famously owned the property from 1993 to 1997, and it’s even made a cameo in the 1963 film House of the Damned. Now, it’s forever linked to Healy and Bechtel’s love story, serving as the backdrop for their vows and first kiss as husband and wife.
Healy, 37, looked every bit the classic groom in a traditional three-piece black tuxedo, while Bechtel, 28, stunned in a glamorous white wedding gown with a voluminous skirt and a long, traditional veil. She wore her hair in a simple half-up, half-down style and opted for a natural makeup look, letting her radiant smile and the moment’s joy speak for themselves. As captured in footage shared across social media and reported by PEOPLE and Just Jared, the couple exchanged vows outdoors at sunset, beneath the iconic Hollywood sign, before sealing their union with a dramatic dip and kiss that drew cheers from their guests.
The guest list read like a who’s who of the music and influencer worlds. Among those in attendance were Charli XCX and her husband George Daniel—who also happens to be Healy’s bandmate in The 1975—alongside Anastasia Karanikolaou, Fai Khadra, Alex Consani, Devon Lee Carlson and her fiancé Duke Nicholson, Sydney Lynn Carlson, Tyrell Hampton, Alex O’Connor, and Quenlin Blackwell. According to Just Jared and Rolling Stone UK, the atmosphere was both intimate and electric, with friends and family gathering to witness the couple’s next chapter.
The festivities didn’t start and end with the wedding day. In the weeks leading up to the ceremony, both Healy and Bechtel celebrated with their respective bachelor and bachelorette parties. Healy’s bachelor bash, held in Malibu, was a particularly memorable affair. He took the stage alongside The 9075, a tribute band dedicated to The 1975, performing hits like "The Sound." In a playful nod to his own career, Healy donned a ginger wig reminiscent of his look from the "Give Yourself a Try" music video. As Rolling Stone UK noted, the event was a lighthearted celebration of both the band’s legacy and the groom’s journey.
Bechtel, for her part, kicked off her bachelorette party in style, sharing glimpses of the festivities on social media. She’s never been shy about embracing the spotlight when it comes to fashion and celebration. In a 2026 Jimmy Choo bridal campaign, Bechtel offered advice to fellow brides: "This is a celebration, not a performance," she said. "Remember, this is about love—and looking hot—but mainly about love." She also joked about wedding planning: "Let your fiancé think that they’re helping. They pick the music, you pick everything else. Democracy!"
Their romance has been a subject of fascination for fans and media alike. Healy and Bechtel were first linked in September 2023, when they were spotted together in New York City. Friends had reportedly tried to introduce them for years, with Charli XCX and George Daniel playing matchmaker. As Bechtel told Homme Girls, "He came to L.A. and we’ve been in love ever since." Their relationship moved quickly but with deep intensity. In June 2024, after attending Charli XCX’s Brat show in Brooklyn, the couple announced their engagement. Bechtel shared photos of her striking black diamond engagement ring on Instagram, cheekily captioning one image, "MARRYING THE 1975 IS VERY BRAT," in reference to Charli’s own engagement to Daniel.
Healy’s mother, Denise Welch, has been a vocal supporter of the couple from the start. In May 2026, she revealed on Tom’s Hirschsprung’s Podcast that the wedding was set for July, expressing her excitement: "I couldn’t be more thrilled. We couldn’t be happier—she is everything I would want in a daughter-in-law." Welch’s joy was echoed in her earlier comments on the British talk show Loose Women, where she described Bechtel as a perfect addition to the family.
Despite their high-profile careers, Healy and Bechtel have preferred to keep much of their relationship private. As EXTRA and Just Jared reported, they’ve been spotted together on numerous occasions but rarely discuss their romance publicly. When they do, it’s often with a wink and a nod to the spectacle that surrounds celebrity relationships. Their approach has only added to the intrigue, with fans eager to catch glimpses of their genuine affection.
The timing of their wedding added another layer of interest. Just weeks before Healy and Bechtel’s nuptials, Healy’s ex, Taylor Swift, married Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on July 3, 2026. The former couple’s brief romance in 2023 had fueled tabloid speculation, but Healy himself dismissed it as "all fake" and a "farce" in an interview with Australia’s 2DayFM show "Shazam Top 20 with Angus and Ash." Looking back, he reflected, "We met each other, we exchanged numbers in the same way that a lot of people in this kind of world do and we spoke occasionally and then she’s the biggest pop star in the world. I’m in Australia, there’s no relationship or anything happening, it’s funny how people really really buy into that."
With the wedding behind them, Healy and Bechtel seem poised to continue forging their own path—one marked by creativity, authenticity, and a refusal to conform to expectations. As friends described to PEOPLE, "They’re such a cool couple. They like to do things their way." And on a sun-soaked July evening in the Hollywood Hills, they did just that, surrounded by the people who matter most.
For the newlyweds, the celebration was never about spectacle but about love—a sentiment that, in this case, was impossible to miss.