The lead singer of The 1975, Matty Healy, has scheduled his wedding to fiancée Gabbriette Bechtel for July 2026—arriving only a few weeks following reports that his former girlfriend Taylor Swift intends to wed NFL star Travis Kelce, sparking intense reactions across social media from fans who cannot overlook the coincidental timing.
The 36-year-old Healy and 28-year-old model Gabbriette Bechtel plan to exchange vows in an extravagant California wedding, according to sources. The pair, who revealed their engagement in June 2024, have allegedly invested heavily in their ideal wedding, having already splashing out over £100,000 on airfare exclusively to transport guests from various locations worldwide, including relatives and companions from the UK.
This wedding date falls roughly four weeks following Swift’s speculated marriage to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Sources indicate the music icon plans to wed Kelce on June 13 at the Ocean House resort in Watch Hill, Rhode Island—a significant date, given that 13 represents Swift’s well-known lucky number. Both Swift and Kelce have yet to officially confirm their wedding arrangements.
The closeness of these two weddings has not gone unnoticed, especially considering the complicated past between Swift and Healy. The two were romantically involved for a short period in 2023, with their quick-moving relationship spanning approximately one month before concluding in early June. Their romance commenced soon after Swift’s breakup with actor Joe Alwyn, with Healy observed attending Swift’s performances during her Eras Tour.
Swift was far from silent regarding their split. Her album from 2024 titled “The Tortured Poets Department” targeted an ex commonly thought to be Healy. The song “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” criticized him for supposedly disappearing on her without any explanation. Multiple additional tracks, such as “I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)” and “Down Bad,” are also commonly thought to allude to their short-lived romance.
Healy has not explicitly commented on the album, although when questioned by paparazzi about his “Taylor diss track” he responded with sarcasm, saying “I haven’t really listened to that much of it, but I’m sure it’s good.” At a 2024 concert, he additionally described himself as a “poet”—a gesture numerous fans viewed as a playful reference to Swift’s album name.
His mother, Loose Women personality Denise Welch, has been considerably more outspoken. While appearing on Watch What Happens Live, Welch stated “not being her mother-in-law is a role that I’m glad that I lost.” She additionally condemned what she perceived as an unfair imbalance: “You’re not allowed to say anything, and then she writes a whole album about it.”
Healy’s romantic life progressed rapidly, starting his relationship with Bechtel in September 2023. He presented a proposal in June 2024 featuring a specially designed black diamond engagement ring with an estimated worth of approximately $10,000. Welch has now welcomed her prospective daughter-in-law enthusiastically. “We couldn’t be happier. She is everything I would want in a daughter-in-law,” she expressed on Loose Women.
Individuals familiar with the couple describe an opulent event being organized. “Matty and Gabbriette want this to be the wedding of their dreams and there will be absolutely no expense spared,” an insider revealed to Heatworld. The source noted that the pair are “desperate for it to be special” for those they love.
Swift and Healy initially crossed paths in 2014, sharing contact information behind the scenes at a 1975 performance. Their bond extended through years of mutual attraction prior to their short 2023 relationship. Swift has subsequently progressed with Kelce, who asked for her hand at his Kansas residence in August 2025 after creating a garden especially for the moment. The pair revealed their engagement on August 26, writing beneath photographs: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
Although neither wedding has received official verification from the respective pairs, the alleged schedule has supporters of both Swift and Healy discussing it extensively on social media. Some perceive the timing as merely chance, while others wonder if Healy might be delivering a subtle message by arranging his wedding so near to his former partner’s supposed ceremony.
Independent of any underlying motive, both couples seem to have discovered contentment following their short romance. Healy and Bechtel’s partnership has thrived throughout the previous two and a half years, whereas Swift and Kelce have emerged as one of the entertainment world’s prominent couples. The summer months of 2026 are set to be filled with festivities—featuring two distinct weddings attracting widespread interest only weeks apart.
With July drawing nearer, attention will focus on California to observe how The 1975’s frontman and his model partner commemorate their marriage. At present, the couple remains engaged in organizing what appears to be a remarkable occasion, sparing no cost and welcoming family members journeying from around the world to attend their California wedding.