Denise Welch has offered fans a rare and intimate glimpse inside one of the most unforgettable weekends of her life, sharing a collection of behind-the-scenes photographs from her eldest son Matty Healy’s glamorous wedding celebrations in Los Angeles.

The 1975 frontman, 37, married American model Gabbriette Bechtel, 28, in a private Hollywood ceremony surrounded by family, close friends and a glittering guest list.

But amid the glamorous outfits, famous faces and late-night celebrations, it was Denise’s emotional pride as mother of the groom — and her warm welcome to her new daughter-in-law’s family — that stood at the heart of the photographs.

“We love our new family,” the actress and television personality wrote as she reflected on watching her eldest son begin a new chapter of his life.

A rare mother-and-son moment

Among the most touching photographs Denise shared was a rare picture of herself alongside Matty.

Although the mother and son are not often pictured together publicly, the wedding provided a special exception, capturing a deeply personal moment during a milestone weekend for the family.

Denise looked elegant in an off-the-shoulder dusty pink satin gown for the ceremony, while Matty appeared relaxed as he celebrated with those closest to him.

Reflecting on the occasion, Denise described the experience of watching her son marry Gabbriette beneath the Hollywood sign as a night she would never forget.

She affectionately described her new daughter-in-law as “beautiful, funny” and “crazy,” before declaring that the newlyweds were “made for each other.”

Her words offered a revealing glimpse into just how warmly Gabbriette has been welcomed into the Healy family.

Denise and Gabbriette celebrate their new family bond

Another standout image showed Denise posing affectionately with Gabbriette, who embraced a playful bridal look in a striking white suit decorated with feather detailing and topped with a white bridal hat.

The pair appeared completely at ease together, giving fans a glimpse of the close relationship between the new mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

Denise also bonded with Gabbriette’s mother, Chayo, and sister Marcella during the celebrations.

In one playful photograph, the women wore matching “Gabbrietty” T-shirts featuring images of the newlyweds — a fun personal detail that captured the relaxed atmosphere surrounding the wedding weekend.

For Denise, the occasion appeared to represent more than simply gaining a daughter-in-law.

She spoke emotionally about two families coming together, expressing her love for Gabbriette and her relatives as they celebrated the couple in Los Angeles.

Partying with Charli XCX and famous friends

Of course, this was no ordinary family wedding.

Denise’s photographs also revealed the star-studded side of the celebrations, including moments with pop star Charli XCX.

The mother of the groom appeared to fully embrace the party atmosphere as she posed alongside famous guests and family members throughout the festivities.

Other well-known faces connected to the celebrations included model and actress Emily Ratajkowski, model Alex Consani and members of The 1975.

BBC Radio 1 personality Nick Grimshaw was also among the familiar faces pictured, while Denise was joined by her longtime friend and former Coronation Street co-star Sally Dynevor.

The combination of Hollywood glamour and intimate family moments gave the wedding a distinctly personal feel despite its celebrity guest list.

Two glamorous looks for the mother of the groom

Denise made sure to dress for the occasion, unveiling two very different looks across the wedding celebrations.

For the main ceremony, she chose an elegant dusty pink off-the-shoulder satin gown that perfectly suited her role as mother of the groom.

For another night of festivities, she switched things up in a sophisticated black one-shoulder dress.

Her husband Lincoln Townley was also by her side throughout the celebrations, while Matty’s younger brother Louis joined the family for the special occasion.

Denise’s photographs suggested the festivities continued long after the formal ceremony had ended, with one particularly playful image showing members of the group piled together on a bed after the celebrations.

It was a candid snapshot that captured the joyful, slightly chaotic atmosphere of a wedding weekend filled with family, friendship and plenty of partying.

A Hollywood wedding beneath the famous sign

Matty and Gabbriette exchanged vows during a private ceremony in Los Angeles, with the Hollywood sign providing a suitably cinematic backdrop to their wedding.

The celebration took place at Castillo del Lago, a striking Hollywood Hills residence once owned by Madonna.

The couple reportedly exchanged vows as the sun was beginning to set, surrounded by their closest family and friends.

Their representatives confirmed the marriage in a statement, describing it as a private Los Angeles ceremony attended by loved ones.

The setting provided a dramatic backdrop for a couple whose relationship has long blended music, fashion and alternative celebrity culture.

And the celebrations did not end with the ceremony.

Matty reportedly took to the stage during the reception to perform with The 1975, turning his own wedding celebration into an unforgettable live music moment for Gabbriette and their guests.

Gabbriette’s dramatic couture bridal look

For the ceremony, Gabbriette chose a distinctive couture wedding gown by Paris-based avant-garde fashion label Matières Fécales.

The dramatic design featured a sweetheart neckline, sculpted bodice and romantic ruffled long sleeves.

A voluminous skirt flowed into an intricately detailed train, while additional ruffling around the neckline and cuffs added theatrical elegance to the unconventional bridal look.

The fashion house has attracted a high-profile celebrity following, with stars including Zendaya, Demi Moore, Sarah Paulson and Lady Gaga among those who have worn its designs.

For Gabbriette — known for her edgy, fashion-forward aesthetic — the gown offered a striking alternative to a traditional Hollywood bridal look.

“A night I’ll never forget”

Yet for all the celebrity glamour surrounding the occasion, Denise’s message remained firmly focused on family.

She admitted she repeatedly found herself looking around in disbelief at the sight of so many friends and relatives gathered together in Los Angeles to celebrate Matty and Gabbriette.

Describing the wedding festivities as “magical” and “beautiful,” she spoke warmly about witnessing the love between the newlyweds and welcoming Gabbriette’s family into her own.

And judging by the huge collection of photographs she has already shared, fans may not have seen the last of the celebrations.

Denise joked that she would need to create “a million reels” to capture just how much fun everyone had.

From emotional mother-and-son moments and matching family T-shirts to couture fashion, celebrity guests and late-night partying, the photographs reveal a side of Matty and Gabbriette’s wedding that fans rarely get to see.

But perhaps the most memorable detail was also the simplest.

For Denise, the weekend was not really about Hollywood, famous guests or glamorous photographs.

It was about watching her eldest son get married — and welcoming a new daughter and an entirely new family into her life.