Healy & bechtel tie the knot in gothic glamour
Matty Healy and Gabbriette Bechtel’s whirlwind romance culminated in a lavish wedding weekend at Los Angeles’ Castillo del Lago, a setting dripping with old Hollywood extravagance and, crucially, a distinctly gothic aesthetic.
A star-studded spectacle
The guest list read like a carefully curated roll call of contemporary cool – Charli XCX and her husband, Dylan al-Hurouf, were among the first to arrive, coordinating in a striking all-black ensemble. It’s a visual statement, undeniably, reflecting Gabbriette’s wedding vision: a deliberate embrace of the macabre alongside unapologetic glamour.
Details were meticulously controlled. Sources confirmed a strict ‘old Hollywood glamour’ dress code, instantly establishing a tone of opulent drama. Charli XCX’s custom ruffled black wrap gown, featuring a plunging neckline and a daring thigh-high slit, was a prime example – paired with Jimmy Choo Love slingbacks and an unapologetically sharp Bulgari accessory.
Daniel, a bandmate, matched with a classic, monochromatic suit, a subtle nod to the overall aesthetic. But the guest list wasn’t just about the established stars; Devon Lee Carlson, announcing her engagement just last month, arrived with fiancé Duke Nicholson, sporting a vintage Roberto Cavalli dress that shouted ‘vintage cool’ – a gray and black cheetah print that immediately set her apart.
Her sister, Sydney, opted for a beaded cream and black flapper dress, a throwback to the roaring twenties, while Alex Consani’s all-black slip dress, adorned with crystal flowers, offered a more contemporary take on the gothic theme. Even Stassie Karanikolaou leaned into the vibe with a bodyskimming black gown, cinched with braided ropes, a surprisingly subtle yet effective choice.
Gabbriette herself, however, stole the show. She wore a voluminous white dress with a sweetheart neckline and sculpted bodice, contrasted by ruffled long sleeves and a dramatic, intricately embroidered train. A diaphanous veil, seemingly defying gravity with its extra-long length, completed the look – a testament to a carefully considered, almost theatrical, bridal ensemble. Healy, predictably, was a study in understated elegance, sporting a classic black tuxedo with a perfectly pinned corsage.
The ceremony itself reportedly took place at a London courthouse, with Charli choosing a Vivienne Westwood Nova Cora mini dress and Jimmy Choo Amita heels. Previous nuptials saw her embracing a sheer Danielle Frankel gown, dripping with baroque pearls – a clear evolution of her willingness to push boundaries. The couple’s recent Sicily wedding included a layered JW Anderson dress, a testament to their willingness to experiment with texture and silhouette.
The event’s scale – and the sheer dedication to the chosen theme – speaks to the undeniable pull of this couple. It's not simply a wedding; it’s a carefully constructed performance, a visual echo of their shared aesthetic. And, judging by the impeccably coordinated guest list, it’s a performance they seem determined to continue executing flawlessly.
Congratulations to Matty and Gabbriette. Let’s just hope the honeymoon phase doesn’t fade before the next collection drop.”n