Gabbriette Shares 'Rules of Engagement' Ahead of Wedding to Fiancé Matty Healy

The model stars in a new bridal campaign for Jimmy Choo, revealing her top tips for modern brides

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Gabbriette, a 28-year-old model and singer, is set to marry her musician fiancé, Matty Healy of the band The 1975, this year. In a new bridal campaign for Jimmy Choo, Gabbriette shares her "Rules of Engagement" for modern brides, including advice on engagement rings, wedding shoes, and wedding planning.

Why it matters

Gabbriette's "Rules of Engagement" provide a glimpse into the wedding planning process of a high-profile celebrity couple, offering relatable and lighthearted tips that resonate with many modern brides-to-be. The campaign also showcases Jimmy Choo's 2026 Bridal Collection, highlighting the brand's role in the wedding fashion industry.

The details

In the "Rules of Engagement" video, Gabbriette shares seven tips for modern brides, including: 1) Act surprised even if you know the proposal is coming, 2) Upgrade your engagement ring if it doesn't "bling" enough, 3) Never have just one pair of wedding shoes, 4) Treat your wedding as a celebration, not a performance, 5) Prioritize fun over function when it comes to wedding bags, 6) Let your fiancé think they're helping with wedding planning, and 7) Remember that the wedding is about love and looking great.

  • Gabbriette and Matty Healy revealed their engagement on June 11, 2024.
  • Gabbriette's mother-in-law, actress Denise Welch, confirmed the engagement news the following day on June 12, 2024.
  • A year into the couple's engagement, Gabbriette opened up about wedding planning in July 2025.

The players

Gabbriette

A 28-year-old model and singer who is set to marry her musician fiancé, Matty Healy of the band The 1975, this year.

Matty Healy

The 36-year-old lead singer of the band The 1975, who is engaged to Gabbriette.

Denise Welch

The mother of Matty Healy, an actress who confirmed the engagement news on the U.K. talk show Loose Women.

Charli xcx

A mutual friend of Gabbriette and Matty Healy, who got engaged to The 1975 drummer George Daniel in November 2023.

George Daniel

The drummer for the band The 1975, who got engaged to Charli xcx in November 2023.

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What they’re saying

“Your ring should bling. And if it doesn't — upgrade.”

— Gabbriette (people.com)

“Let your fiancé think that they're helping. They pick the music, you pick everything else. Democracy!”

— Gabbriette (people.com)

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

— Denise Welch, Matty Healy's mother (people.com)

What’s next

Gabbriette admitted that wedding planning might take a while because she's "bad at planning stuff," but the "wedding bells are somewhere up there."

The takeaway

Gabbriette's "Rules of Engagement" offer a lighthearted and relatable perspective on modern wedding planning, highlighting the importance of embracing the celebratory nature of the occasion while also indulging in the glamour and fashion that many brides-to-be enjoy.