Melanie ‘Mel B’ Brown just walked down the aisle for her dreamy wedding. The 50-year-old said ‘I do’ on July 5 to her partner, Rory McPhee.
Mel B and Rory McPhee got married!
The romantic ceremony was at the Crypt of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England, the one where Princess Diana and Prince Charles had gotten married in July 1981. Melanie wore a custom luxurious ivory gown with a neckline embedded with pearls, a long veil, and a pair of white heels. After the nuptials, the singer changed into another designer dress for the reception at Shangri-La Hotel inside The Shard, the UK’s tallest building, according to People.
An honour of walking down the aisle at…
Getting married at the Cathedral is considered to be an honour, and Mel B had permission from the royals. She received the distinction of becoming a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) from Prince William in 2022, as she helped raise awareness about domestic violence issues through her distinct work. “Mel was a dream to work with, bringing her own sense of style to the occasion,” Caroline Black, the owner of the bridal boutique who helped pick her a wedding look, said.
The celebrities
Victoria Beckham a.k.a ‘Posh Spice,’ Melanie C a.k.a. ‘Sporty Spice,’ and Geri Halliwell a.k.a. ‘Ginger Spice’ were reportedly not in attendance, according to Page Six. However, Emma Bunton a.k.a ‘Baby Spice’ attended the wedding, while the other celebrities included Cara Delevingne, Katherine Ryan, and Daisy Lowe. As the bridesmaids, Melanie had her three daughters: a 26-year-old, Phoenix, whom she shares with her ex-husband Jimmy Gulzar, an 18-year-old, Angel Iris, whom she shares with Eddie Murphyand a 13-year-old, Madison, whom she shares with ex-husband Stephen Belafonte.