Comedian Andy Lee’s fiancée Rebecca Harding celebrated her upcoming New York wedding in October with a Wuthering Heights-themed hens party in Melbourne, featuring a red corseted dress and stops at Bistro Gitan and Viva Melbourne, according to reports.
Inside Rebecca Harding’s Wuthering Heights Hens Party
Rebecca Harding marked her celebration across Melbourne on Saturday, according to reports. The bride-to-wear wore a striking red corseted dress paired with soft curls, a long red ribbon, a heart choker, and a feathered fan. Styling was overseen by best friend and chief organiser Elliot Garnaut, with attendees including Emma Hawkins and Lauren Phillips.
The itinerary began at Crown Melbourne before moving to the French restaurant Bistro Gitan in South Yarra for lunch. Guests then travelled to Viva Melbourne in North Melbourne for a private cabaret dance class and show. Harding said that it was the best day, surrounded by a close-knit group of girlfriends.
Decade-Long Romance and the Long-Awaited Engagement
The celebration precedes an October wedding in New York for Harding and Lee, who have been together for more than a decade after first crossing paths at a Melbourne café in 2014, when Andy famously left his email address for Rebecca on a napkin. Lee proposed in May 2024 at the couple’s heritage-listed property in Hawthorn. The pair purchased the derelict property in Hawthorn that he and Harding bought in 2021 for $8.5 million.
Renovations on the historic home have largely consumed the couple’s planning time. Lee revealed on TMZ’s Big Down Under podcast that house decisions had delayed their wedding preparations. The couple has since engaged a wedding planner and locked in their guest list for the upcoming ceremony.
Hamish Blake’s Bucks Party Planning and Vow Views
Hamish Blake, Lee’s longtime collaborator and partner in crime, is currently organizing his bachelor celebration in close collaboration with Andy’s brother and a close friend. Lee expressed apprehension regarding Blake’s planning style, stating, “I do feel like Hame has put more work into this than anything he’s ever done in our careers.” Lee added that he remains nervous about potential surprises, noting Swedish customs of kidnapping grooms on their bucks day.
Did you know? Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding met at a Melbourne café in 2014 where Andy famously left his email address for Rebecca on a napkin.
Ahead of the nuptials, Lee also shared his unconventional perspective on traditional wedding vows, revealing he dislikes using the word “forever.” Lee stated, “If Bec becomes unhappy and finds a better model and thinks that’d be a better option for her, I don’t want her sticking around with me just because she said something on one day in 2026.” He suggested that framing vows around being together for as long as they are happy places less pressure on the relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where are Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding getting married?
Andy Lee and Rebecca Harding are set to tie the knot in New York in October.
Where was Rebecca Harding’s hens party held?
The Wuthering Heights-themed hens party took place on Saturday in Melbourne, with stops at Crown Melbourne, Bistro Gitan in South Yarra, and Viva Melbourne in North Melbourne.
Who is organizing Andy Lee’s bucks party?
Hamish Blake, Lee’s creative partner, is taking charge of organizing the celebration alongside Andy’s sibling and one of his closest mates.
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