Denise Welch has finally shared her joy following son Matty Healy’s wedding to Gabbriette Bechtel — describing the celebrations as “the most magical 3 days” of her life.

The proud mother was right at the heart of the festivities as The 1975 frontman, 37, married American model and musician Gabbriette, 28, in Los Angeles, surrounded by family, close friends and familiar faces from the worlds of music and entertainment.

And judging by Denise’s emotional first words after the celebrations, this was far more than just another glamorous celebrity wedding.

For the Loose Women star, it was an unforgettable family milestone.

“This weekend was the most magical 3 days of my life!!!” Denise wrote as she shared glimpses of her time in Los Angeles.

“I can’t wait to share it with you!”

Those few words captured the excitement of a mother watching her son begin an entirely new chapter of his life.

A proud mother at the heart of the celebrations

Denise, known to millions through Loose Women and her acting roles in Coronation Street, Waterloo Road and Hollyoaks, shared a selection of photographs and videos from the wedding weekend.

Among those joining her in Los Angeles was her former Coronation Street co-star Sally Dynevor, with Denise affectionately captioning one gathering: “All the aunties together in LA.”

The images offered fans a glimpse of the joyful atmosphere surrounding the celebrations, with Denise clearly embracing every moment of the occasion.

But the main focus, of course, was Matty and his new wife.

The couple’s representatives confirmed their marriage in a statement, saying that Matty Healy and Gabbriette Bechtel had married at a private ceremony in Los Angeles attended by family and close friends.

Images from the celebrations also captured a romantic moment between the newlyweds, with Matty seen dipping Gabbriette backwards as they kissed.

It was a striking image from a wedding that appeared to blend rock-star glamour with an intimate family celebration.

Denise had already made her feelings about Gabbriette clear

For Denise, the wedding marked the culmination of a relationship she has publicly supported with enormous enthusiasm.

When news of Matty and Gabbriette’s engagement emerged in 2024, Denise could barely contain her excitement.

Gabbriette had sparked engagement speculation after sharing a photograph of herself wearing a distinctive black ring on her ring finger.

Her playful caption read: “Marrying The 1975 is very brat.”

Matty later reposted the image, sending fans into a frenzy.

Denise then confirmed the engagement while appearing on Loose Women, revealing that the family had already known about the couple’s plans before they became public.

“I obviously have known for a few weeks that Matty got engaged,” she explained at the time.

But it was what she said about her future daughter-in-law that showed just how warmly Gabbriette had been welcomed into the family.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled,” Denise said.

“We couldn’t be happier — she is everything I would want in a daughter-in-law. I’m thrilled.”

Those words feel even more meaningful now that the couple have officially become husband and wife.

From engagement excitement to the wedding countdown

The wedding had been eagerly anticipated by the family for months.

Denise previously revealed that Matty was due to marry in July, saying the family were “very excited” about the upcoming occasion.

Matty also appeared determined to celebrate the end of his bachelor days in suitably musical fashion.

Ahead of the wedding, the singer reportedly enjoyed a memorable stag celebration involving a tribute band dedicated to his own group, The 1975.

Videos circulated online showing Matty performing on stage — an appropriately unconventional way for one of British music’s most recognisable frontmen to celebrate his impending marriage.

Gabbriette, meanwhile, enjoyed her own dramatic pre-wedding festivities in Las Vegas.

She shared photographs from her hen celebrations, including playful scenes in which she was handcuffed and carried onto a plane by a performer dressed as a police officer.

Her bridal-inspired wardrobe also attracted attention, including a vintage white Chanel tweed skirt suit paired with matching accessories.

It was a suitably fashion-forward countdown for a bride known for her distinctive gothic and alternative aesthetic.

A wedding surrounded by famous friends

The couple’s social circle meant there were inevitably some recognisable names among those celebrating their marriage.

Singer Charli XCX was among the stars linked to the festivities.

Her connection to the newlyweds runs particularly deep.

Gabbriette is the lead vocalist and songwriter of Nasty Cherry, the band originally formed by Charli, while Charli’s husband George Daniel is the drummer for The 1975.

That intertwining of friendship, music and family helped make the wedding feel like a celebration shared by a close creative circle rather than simply a star-studded showbusiness event.

Yet amid all the famous names, glamorous outfits and photographs, Denise’s reaction offered perhaps the most personal perspective on the weekend.

She wasn’t speaking as a television personality.

She was speaking as Matty’s mum.

“The most magical 3 days”

For years, fans have watched Denise speak openly and affectionately about her family, including Matty’s extraordinary journey from growing up with famous parents to becoming the frontman of one of Britain’s biggest bands.

His career with The 1975 has taken him around the world, brought chart success and placed almost every aspect of his life under intense public scrutiny.

But a wedding is different.

Behind the celebrity headlines was a mother watching her son exchange vows with the woman he had chosen to spend his life with.

And perhaps that is why Denise’s simple description of the weekend resonated so strongly.

“The most magical 3 days of my life.”

There was no elaborate statement needed.

For Denise, the celebrations appear to have been about family, friendship and witnessing a milestone she had been eagerly anticipating.

She has already teased that there is much more she wants to share, telling followers: “I can’t wait to share it with you!”

That promise will undoubtedly leave fans hoping for more behind-the-scenes glimpses of the ceremony, the guests and those emotional family moments that have so far remained private.

For now, however, one thing is unmistakably clear.

Denise Welch could hardly be prouder.

From publicly welcoming Gabbriette as “everything” she could want in a daughter-in-law to standing alongside family and friends as Matty married her in Los Angeles, the proud mum has finally witnessed the moment she had been looking forward to for months.

And after three days she will seemingly never forget, Denise summed it all up in one word:

“Magical.”