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When two become one: Spice Girl Mel B’s wedding in pictures

Emma Bunton was among those to attend the ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral

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Spice Girls star Mel B is married!

The singer married hairdresser Rory McPhee at St Paul’s Cathedral on Saturday.

The 50-year-old singer, whose full name is Melanie Brown, announced her engagement to McPhee in October 2022.

The lavish ceremony was attended by family and a number of celebrities.

Melanie B arrives at St Paul’s Cathedral
Melanie B arrives at St Paul’s Cathedral (Toby Shepheard/PA Wire)

Her Spice Girls bandmate Emma Bunton, known as Baby Spice, was among those spotted at the wedding - along with her partner Jade Jones and son Beau.

Model Daisy Lowe and her new husband Jordan Saul were also seen arriving at the ceremony along with comedians Tom Allen and Katherine Ryan.

Comedian and TV star Leigh Francis, who previously had Mel B as a team captain on his comedy panel series Celebrity Juice, also attended the wedding.

Melanie Brown and Rory McPhee kiss at St Paul’s Cathedral, London, after their wedding (Toby Shepheard/PA)
Melanie Brown and Rory McPhee kiss at St Paul’s Cathedral, London, after their wedding (Toby Shepheard/PA) (PA Wire)

Alan Carr and presenter Angellica Bell were also seen posing for photographs outside the venue.

As was Gabby Logan, presenter and television star.

The singer wore a luxury georgette crepe gown for the ceremony.

Emma Bunton with husband Jade Jones and son Beau
Emma Bunton with husband Jade Jones and son Beau (PA)

Ahead of the wedding she 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”.

Comedian Alan Carr and presenter Angellica Bell
Comedian Alan Carr and presenter Angellica Bell (PA)

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.

She said the look 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.

Model Daisy Lowe and her new husband Jordan Saul
Model Daisy Lowe and her new husband Jordan Saul (PA)

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.

Comedian Katherine Ryan and husband, Bobby
Comedian Katherine Ryan and husband, Bobby (PA)

“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.”

Mel B was previously married to Stephen Belafonte until she filed for divorce in 2017 following allegations of abuse.

They have a daughter, Madison Brown Belafonte.

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