Celebrities gathered at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral to celebrate the wedding of Spice Girls singer and domestic abuse campaigner Mel B, 50, and her long-time friend turned fiancé, Rory McPhee, 37. The couple began dating in 2018 and got engaged in 2022, despite Brown previously swearing off marriage. The pop icon, whose real name is Melanie Brown, made a striking entrance in a bespoke white gown with pearl embellishments, sheer sleeves, and a sweeping veil, designed by British couturier Josephine Scott. Brown was walked down the aisle by close friend and journalist James Steen, honouring her late father, Martin, who passed away from cancer in 2017.
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The groom chose traditional Scottish attire, donning a red tartan kilt for the occasion. Among the first guests to arrive was Spice Girls bandmate Emma Bunton, accompanied by her husband Jade Jones and their son Beau. Staying true to her Baby Spice persona, Bunton wore a pale pink shift dress and coordinating lace-trimmed hat. Model Daisy Lowe opted for a black lace gown, while presenter Angellica Bell wore a soft pink ensemble with dramatic sleeves. Comedian Katherine Ryan, broadcaster Gaby Roslin, and other familiar faces also brought glamour to the event.
In the lead-up to the ceremony, preparations were in full swing, with florists decorating the cathedral entrance with white and yellow blooms. A bagpiper stood outside, welcoming guests with traditional music. Following the ceremony, red double-decker buses transported attendees to the reception at The Shard, continuing the celebration high above London’s skyline. Though Victoria Beckham was unable to attend, she shared her congratulations on social media, calling McPhee “a very lucky man” and expressing her love for Mel.
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Sources confirmed Beckham’s absence was due to prior commitments abroad and not due to any rift with the bride. “She adores Mel… it’s just one of those things,” an insider told the press. The wedding marked a joyful chapter for Brown, whose journey to the altar was both public and deeply personal. Surrounded by loved ones and famous friends, the event combined elegance, emotion, and a touch of Spice Girls nostalgia, befitting one of pop culture’s most iconic figures.
