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A Glimpse inside Drew Gehling and Wife Julia Mattison’s Wedding
Drew Gehling and his wife, Julia Mattison, are married!Gehling and his wife, Mattison, captured the world’s attention when they got married on…
Drew Gehling and his wife, Julia Mattison, are married!
Gehling and his wife, Mattison, captured the world’s attention when they got married on September 16, 2023, and announced the exciting news via Instagram on September 21, 2023.
Mattison shared several pictures from their wedding day and wrote, “Well I’ll be damned. I got to marry the love of my life @drewgehling at Summer Camp.”
Drew Gehling and his wife, Julia Mattison. (Source: Instagram)
Both renowned Broadway stars, the couple decided to celebrate their love in a fun way, drawing inspiration from the 2001 comedy film Wet Hot American Summer, as per People magazine.
They transformed their day into a three-day summer camp-themed celebration at the Cedar Lakes Estate in Hudson Valley, New York.
Among the 140 guests who came to celebrate their love were famous personalities, including Sara Bareilles and her fiancé Joe Tippett and Darren Criss and his wife Mia Swier.
Gehling and Mattison filled the event with various activities, including kayaking, ziplining, and a talent show featuring some of the wedding guests’ best performances.
Mattison said, “I have a lot of nostalgia for summer camp, and felt our wedding would be such a beautiful opportunity to spend a weekend with our family and friends.”
The celebrations started on a Friday night with a welcome gathering, and attendees were asked to dress up in a fun “Canadian Tuxedo” style.
The next day, the couple added some excitement by ziplining into the lake before getting ready for their wedding ceremony. Meanwhile, the guests had a time exploring the activities offered at the camp, including kayaking and enjoying leisurely moments by the pool.
Mattison looked stunning in a strapless gown from Oscar De La Renta adorned with flowers that reminded her of the wildflowers of California, which hold a special place in her heart.
She completed her look with a gold diamond necklace, delicate earrings, and stylish chunky heels. The outdoor ceremony space was beautifully decorated with bouquets that perfectly complemented the theme.
On the other hand, the Waitress actor wore his custom Michael Andrews Bespoke tuxedo that consisted of a white shirt, black bow tie, green velvet blazer, and black tuxedo pants.
Gehling’s 10-year-old daughter, Annie, whom he shares with his ex-wife Sara Jean Ford, did a reading during the ceremony, and their mutual friends Andrew Kober and Sarah Chase officiated the wedding.
Drew Gehling and wife Julia Mattison began dating in 2017
Gehling and his wife, Mattison, first met in the summer of 2017, during the filming of an episode of the web series Turning The Tables, and she admitted she “fell in love immediately.”
Later, after finishing filming, Mattison found out that Gehling texted their mutual friend, Kober and Chase, to ask for her number.
This initial connection was followed by a month of anticipation until the episode finally aired, leading to their first date.
The NY-based writer also added, “It wasn’t until a month later when the episode came out that we properly connected and went on our first date.”
After dating for several years, the pair took the next step in their journey when they got engaged in January 2022.