Mel B shares behind-the-scenes snap from wedding reception after beautiful ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral
The Spice Girls legend, 50, married Rory McPhee at St Paul's Cathedral yesterday.
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Taking to Instagram, Mel unveiled a photo from the couple's reception.
Wearing her wedding dress and faced away from the camera, the words "Just Married" are stitched onto the back.
One fan commented: "Congratulations to both of you.
"Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and love!"
Another said: "Congratulations to you both."
While a third added: "CONGRATSSS!!! as a long time fan seeing you happy is such a blessing."
Mel stunned in a gown adorned with dazzling pearl detail around the collar and sleeves and a long flowing veil.
Meanwhile Rory, 37, looked dapper in a traditional Scottish kilt as he kissed his new wife on the steps of the Cathedral.
The newlyweds then beamed as they headed down the steps and off to their reception in a horse-drawn white carriage, while their guests were transported in tradition red Route master double decker buses.
The couple shared a sweet kiss in the back of the carriage as they enjoyed their first moments as man and wife.
Mel B stuns in white gown at star-studded St Paul's Cathedral wedding
Fellow Spice Girl Emma Bunton led the star-studded arrivals, and was the only Spice Girl spotted in attendance, bar the bride herself.
Baby Spice, 49, wore a pale pink frock and matching hat as she rocked up with husband Jade Jones and son Beau, 17.
She finished off her summery look with glittering silver high heels.
Victoria Beckham, 51, previously addressed her absence in a post on social media.
She took to her Instagram stories to share a stunning snap of her and her bandmate looking all glammed up.
Victoria added the sweet caption: "Sending love to you @officialmelb!
"@rorymcphee is a very lucky man! xx."
Meanwhile, fellow bandmate Mel C, who forged a solo career post-band with tracks including I Turn To You, addressed her no-show in a sweet message.
She uploaded a snap showing the happy couple together with the words: "So so happy for you both and beyond gutted I couldn't be there.
"Excited to celebrate with you really soon. Yipee!"
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