Healy and bechtel tie the knot in a gothic glam extravaganza
Matty Healy and Gabbriette Bechtel’s whirlwind romance culminated in a lavish wedding at Castillo del Lago, Los Angeles, a spectacle of old Hollywood glamour and decidedly dark aesthetics.
A star-studded affair – and a strict dress code
The guest list read like a carefully curated roll call of contemporary cool: Charli XCX, sporting a dramatically ruffled black gown alongside her husband, George Daniel, were among the first to arrive, both adhering to the couple’s stated dress code – a monochrome all-black ensemble that leaned heavily into gothic sensibilities. It was, frankly, a brilliant move.
Devon Lee Carlson, recently engaged, arrived with fiancé Duke Nicholson, showcasing a vintage Roberto Cavalli dress in a striking gray and black cheetah print. Her sister, Sydney, opted for a beaded flapper dress from the 1930s, while Alex Consani’s minimalist look – a simple black slip punctuated by crystal embellishments – spoke volumes.
Stassie Karanikolaou’s choice – a bodyskimming black gown cinched with braided ropes – hinted at a rebellious spirit, a counterpoint to the overall formality. Gabbriette herself, however, stole the show in a voluminous white gown, complete with a sweetheart neckline, sculpted bodice, and a dramatic, floor-sweeping train embroidered with intricate detail. A diaphanous veil, longer than any reasonable human could manage, completed the look. Healy, predictably, was in a classic black tuxedo, a single corsage adorning his lapel.
A tale of two weddings
This isn’t Healy and Bechtel’s first foray into marital bliss. Their initial courthouse ceremony in London, punctuated by Charli XCX’s carefully considered Vivienne Westwood Nova Cora mini and Jimmy Choo heels, set the stage for this opulent display. Charli’s subsequent Sicilian wedding showcased a contrasting aesthetic – a sheer Danielle Frankel dress dripping with baroque pearls – demonstrating a clear penchant for visual narrative. The couple’s attendance at Dua Lipa and Callum Turner's Sicilian nuptials, where Charli once again embraced layered, sheer black JW Anderson, further solidified their commitment to a consistently bold and deliberately curated style.
It's likely Gabbriette opted for a second dress for the evening celebrations, a logical extension of their penchant for theatrical dressing. The whole affair felt less like a traditional wedding and more like a carefully constructed, beautifully unsettling performance.
Congratulations to the couple. Let's hope their future is as stylish – and slightly unnerving – as this one.”n