Mel B was a beautiful bride as she shared a kiss with her new husband Rory McPhee on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral in London after marrying. Mel stunned in a traditional white gown, adorned with pearls, while her new husband Rory, 37, wore a traditional Scottish tartan kilt.
Mel, 50, whose full name is Melanie Brown, announced her engagement to hairdresser Rory in October 2022. Spice Girls star Emma Bunton was among the celebrities at the star-studded wedding of her former bandmate on Saturday 5 July. Emma, known as Baby Spice, attended along with her partner Jade Jones and son Beau. She was the only Spice Girl in attendance, with Victoria Beckham, Geri Horner and Mel C not present.
Victoria, however, took to social media to send her best wishes to Mel as she wrote: “Congratulations @officalmelb @rorymcphee on your special day! I couldn’t be more excited for you both and wish you a lifetime of happiness! kisses xx.”
In another post, Victoria described Rory as a “very lucky man”. The singer-turned-designer said: “Sending love to you @officialmelb! @rorymcphee is a very lucky man! xx.”
Mel C also said she was “beyond gutted” to miss the wedding. She wrote on Instagram: “So so happy for you both and beyond gutted I couldn’t be there. Excited to celebrate with you really soon! Yippee!”
Model Daisy Lowe and her new husband Jordan Saul were also seen arriving at the ceremony, along with comedians Tom Allen and Katherine Ryan. Leigh Francis, who previously had Mel B as a team captain on his comedy panel series Celebrity Juice, was also on the guest list.
Ahead of the wedding, Mel B worked closely with Evelie Bridal and Josephine Scott to design her luxury georgette crepe gown.
Caroline Black, owner of Evelie Bridal, told the PA news agency: “For her look at St Paul’s Cathedral, Melanie B wanted a bespoke gown that embodies strength, sensuality, and timeless glamour.”
The dress was described by Ms Black as a “luxury georgette crepe gown with a sculpted corset bodice” which features “intricate draping that hugs the silhouette and flows into a dramatic, sweeping train”.
It also has a “sheer illusion detachable jacket, hand-embellished with pearl constellations” which has been described as creating a high-neck, long-sleeve effect that frames her shoulders and adds “ethereal elegance to complement the ceremony and honour St Paul’s etiquette”.
Mel B also wore a cathedral-length veil which was embroidered with scattered pearls to complete the look.
Speaking about the process of styling Mel B for her wedding day, Ms Black described it as “an honour” and “nothing short of extraordinary”.
She said: “Helping a real Spice Girl choose her wedding dress – what could possibly top that?
“But what’s truly made this experience so meaningful is getting to know Mel as just Mel, not the icon, but the woman. It’s been such an honour.”
Ms Scott said: “Designing this gown for Mel was about capturing her fearless spirit and softness all in one look.
“She’s iconic, powerful, and radiant – and this dress had to be worthy of that.
“Every detail was chosen to honour her strength and sensuality, while celebrating the woman and the love story beneath the girl power.”