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Mel B's Wedding Includes a Special Gift From Victoria Beckham
The Gist Victoria Beckham designed Mel B's daughter's dress for the former Spice Girl's wedding. Emma Bunton, a.k.a. Baby Spice, was the only fellow band member in attendance. Mel B has three daughters in total: Phoenix, Angel, and her absence from former Spice Girl Mel B's wedding, Victoria Beckham still managed to be there in spirit thanks to one very special outfit. The fashion mogul designed a custom slip dress for Mel B's daughter, Phoenix, and the proud daughter wore it to celebrate her mom's big day. Phoenix looked stunning in the slinky light blue gown, which she paired with the most classic of British wedding accessories: a large decorative hat. Mel B's nuptials took place at St Paul's Cathedral in London. While it was previously reported that Beckham would design Mel B's wedding dress, she ultimately went with a custom gown from Evelie Bridal. She and her now-husband Rory McPhee exchanged their vows in a traditional ceremony in front of a small guest list that included Cara Delevingne. As for the other Spice Girls? Only Emma Bunton, a.k.a. Baby Spice, was able to join. Mel B and McPhee coupled up in 2019 and got engaged in 2022. The duo have actually known each other since childhood, when they were introduced by her cousin. Mel B has been married twice before. 'I believe in love, and clearly the other two marriages turned out to be not love, from their angle,' she told People. 'So I feel like I've really missed out, and now I've got this opportunity to be properly in love with a really good guy who I know loves me for me, who's known me before I was a Spice Girl, why wouldn't I do that?' The singer has two other daughters apart from Phoenix. She shares her eldest with her ex-husband Jimmy Gulzar, her middle child Angel with Eddie Murphy, and her youngest Madison, with her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte. 'I hope I'm raising three confident, strong women on the inside who are appreciative, respectful and supportive of other women," Mel B once said, per People. Read the original article on InStyle
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Katherine Ryan shares behind-the-scenes secrets from Mel B's wedding as she reveals last-minute change to her 'awful' outfit
Katherine Ryan has revealed she was forced to make a last-minute change to her outfit as she attended Mel B 's wedding over the weekend. The comedian joined a slew of stars for the celebration at London's St Paul's Cathedral over the weekend, where the Spice Girl tied the knot for the third time with hairdresser Rory McPhee. Katherine, who is expecting her fourth child with husband Bobby Kootstra, shared insight into her look in the latest episode of her podcast Telling Everybody Everything. The presenter admitted she was 'so touched' to be invited to Mel's big day as a Spice Girls fan, but confessed her look for the occasion was 'awful' after she had to come up with a replacement to her fascinator. She said: 'I looked like s*** at Mel B's wedding, everybody knows it.' Katherine revealed she didn't know how big her baby bump was going to be when she attended Mel's wedding, and so she had to get a 'flowy,' dress. She added: 'It almost looks like bed linen. It's very dreamy.' Confessing she found it 'so difficult' to get ready with her three children around, she added: 'I don't have the thinnest arms for it. I'm too pale for it. It was awful - no offence to the designer!' 'I put my hair down, which was absolutely the wrong way to do it.' Katherine shared, telling listeners she had previously shaved the back of her neck because of her 'low' hairline, meaning she couldn't wear her hair tied back. After learning that the wedding's dress code included hats and fascinators, Katherine said she ordered a 'beautiful' headpiece for the day, but at the last minute, panicked it wasn't the same shade of blue as her dress. Confessing she had to use a flower to make her own headpiece, she said: 'I ended up chopping an orchid from my kitchen and sticking that in my head. "It was giving ugly step-sister. Like I truly s*** the bed on the look.' Katherine went onto joke that she felt like she 'ruined the aesthetic' with her outfit, and said her husband Bobby, who wore a cream suit, 'didn't like his outfit either.' She told listeners: 'I don't think we've ever looked worse ... on like the most important day of someone's life.' However, Katherine then gushed that the day itself was a 'lovely' one, and she was surprised by some of the names that featured on the guestlist. She said: 'Everyone there was like a close personal friend, or family member, or Northern. Y'know someone she really knew. [...] It had a real grassroots like true friendship and family vibe. It was a lovely, lovely wedding.' Mel ensured she pulled out all the stops to ensure her wedding to Rory was a picture perfect day. After saying her vows, the pair threw a huge 'party in the sky' after hiring the Shard in London for the wedding reception. The Spice Girl was joined by her guests for a meal, drinks and dancing at the Shangri-La venue inside the building which boasts 95 floors and promises panoramic views over the capital. There her friends and family danced into the small hours as the 'party of the century' has been promised by the bride and groom. There's more celebrating to come for the happy couple as they're set to host a second wedding in Morocco, which has been described as 'informal and sexy'. The second nuptials will be offer her Spice Girls bandmates a second chance to attend her wedding celebrations after only Emma Bunton attended the big day at St Paul's Cathedral on Saturday.
BreakingNews.ie
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Australian singer Delta Goodrem reflects on ‘fairytale' wedding to Matthew Copley
Australian singer Delta Goodrem has reflected on her 'fairytale' wedding to Matthew Copley, saying the day went 'beyond our wildest dreams'. The couple wed in June at St Paul's Cathedral in Mdina, Malta, before a ceremony at Palazzo Parisio, an 18th century house with Italianate gardens. Advertisement Copley proposed to the 40-year-old singer-songwriter, known for tracks including Born To Try and Lost Without You, at Malta's Phoenicia hotel two years ago. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Delta Goodrem AM (@deltagoodrem) Goodrem's off-the-shoulder ballgown, which featured a two-and-a-half metre train, was designed by Paul Vasileff, creative director and designer of Australian formal wear label Paolo Sebastian. Speaking to Vogue Australia, Goodrem said: 'I wanted to feel like myself on the day. That was really important to me. 'The look needed to feel grounded amongst the fairytale. I did have to start to pull my hair back from it getting so hot in Malta!' Advertisement Goodrem's dress featured personal elements of the couple's relationship, including the wedding date, cherubs and a heart-shaped pair of swans that was embroidered onto the dress, according to Vogue Australia. She changed into two other dresses on the day, including a high-necked design from Con Ilio, while her partner, Copley, wore head-to-toe Tom Ford with accessories from Anton Jewellery. Speaking about their engagement, Goodrem said: 'Matt proposed to me two years ago in a very romantic setting in Malta. 'We were there playing an incredible televised festival with all of our loved ones and friends on the trip. Advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vogue Australia (@vogueaustralia) 'A couple of days later it was just us, going to what I thought was a lovely dinner after a day out on the water. 'Matt set up an incredibly romantic scene in the iconic gardens of The Phoenicia Hotel in Valetta, overlooking the city's majestic harbour. 'White rose petals, fairylights throughout the gardens and a string quartet at sunset — it was magical. 'So it was a full circle moment getting to bring our family and friends back to the hotel for the wedding week. Advertisement 'The Phoenicia and everyone there made it feel like home again.' She added: 'Matt and I both are natural creatives. We love to create moments and we wanted everyone to have a magical time with us. 'We live incredibly busy lives and have been touring the world these past couple years. 'We had a clear vision of our very own fairytale but we couldn't have done it without a wonderful team of people bringing our dream to life.' Advertisement She continued: 'Every moment was a fairytale come true. The whole day and the week spent with everyone were beyond our wildest dreams.'
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Mel B's new husband Rory McPhee returns to work at his salon in Leeds after the couple's star-studded wedding - as they prepare to jet off for a second celebration in Morocco
Mel B 's new husband Rory McPhee returned to work at his hair salon on Wednesday, after the couple tied the knot in a star-studded wedding over the weekend. The Spice Girl, 50, exchanged vows with the hairdresser, 37, at St Paul's Cathedral in London on Saturday, before celebrating with a reception at The Shard. With Mel and Rory set to fly to Morocco for a second celebration later this month, it appears that the couple have held off on any immediate honeymoon plans. Rory was seen closing up his Leeds salon several hours early after heading back to work, no doubt ready to spend more time with his new wife. The day kicked off with a ceremony held at the iconic St Paul's cathedral, with many guests making their way there on the London Underground 's boiling hot Central line. Among the celebs on the guest list for the star-studded wedding were Mel B's fellow Spice Girl Emma Bunton and comedians Alan Carr, Katherine Ryan and Tom Allen. The Spice Girl exchanged vows with the hairdresser at St Paul's Cathedral in London on Saturday, before celebrating with a reception at The Shard And her beloved Yorkshire Terrier pup Cookie served a very important role at the nuptials as the ring bearer. After the ceremony, guests jumped onto a boozy party bus to take them to the lavish Shangri-La hotel at The Shard. The wedding party arrived at the reception at 4.30pm, however most of Mel's guests had headed for home by 7pm, with many having already changed into casual clothing following just over two hours of socialising. As one guest put it: 'I'd sort of thought for Scary Spice it would be a massive late night party with all the usual showbiz excess but it was the total opposite – it was actually rather low key. 'Perhaps she's grown up a lot in the last few years and settled down. It was all a long way from how she used to be.' Mel's children, Phoenix, 26, and Angel, 18, spent much of the festivities stood outside the hotel entrance smoking rolled up cigarettes – with security even moving them away from the well-heeled venue to avoid upsetting other residents and visitors. The news of Mel's subdued celebrations comes after it was previously reported that she and her new husband were expected to throw a huge 'party in the sky' amid their £28,000 lavish celebrations at The Shard. At the Shangri-La venue inside the building, friends and family were expected to dance into the small hours as the 'party of the century' had been promised by the bride and groom. The couple first began dating back in 2018, and got engaged in 2022 However, there's more celebrating to come for the happy couple as they're set to host a second wedding in Morocco, which has been described as 'informal and sexy'. The second nuptials will be offer her Spice Girls bandmates a second chance to attend her wedding celebrations after only Emma Bunton attended the big day at St Paul's Cathedral on Saturday. Mel C, 51, and Victoria Beckham, 51, both paid tribute to the bride and groom after they were forced to miss the wedding. However Geri Halliwell has so far failed to acknowledge the star-studded day. Geri will be given the chance to extend an olive branch to Mel if she attends the North African ceremony - which holds a significance for the girl band. In 2015, the Spice Girls had a mini reunion in Morocco when they jetted there to celebrate David Beckham 's 40th birthday. Sporty, Posh, Baby and Ginger looked in great spirits as they posed for snaps at the event - but ironically - this time Mel B was the only Spice Girl not in attendance. Instead, Eva Longoria filled in for Scary - joking 'I'm the new Spice Girl! #LatinaSpice'. Now, there will be chance to get a snap of the full lineup in Morocco if they attend Mel's second wedding in the summer - which she has described as 'more informal, sexy and beautiful '. Mel B told The Sun of her plans for a second wedding to Rory later this summer and said she'd already splashed out on a gown to wear. 'In one incredible afternoon I found two perfect dresses. One beautiful classic dress by Josephine Scott, a British designer, and one stunning dramatic dress by a US designer, Justin Alexander'. The pair have a tempestuous relationship and at times have struggled to be in the same room without there being animosity. Geri continued to snub Mel B on Sunday after her lavish wedding weekend - while the likes of Heidi Klum, Paloma Faith and Kerry Katona led the stars sending the Spice Girl congratulatory messages following the ceremony. However other Spice Girl Victoria was quick to comment under Mel's post saying: 'Congratulations!!!!! We hope you had an amazing day!!!! X kisses xxxxxxxxc.'
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The exclusive reason why Spice Girl Mel B was allowed to get married at St. Paul's Cathedral revealed
Mel B made her way down the aisle for a third time last weekend as she tied the knot with celebrity hairdresser Rory McPhee at the historic St. Paul's Cathedral. The Spice Girl said 'I do' during a lavish ceremony following previous marriages to Jimmy Gulzar from 1998 to 2000 and Stephen Belafonte from 2007 to 2017. Mel first walked down the aisle at St John the Baptist Church in Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire, before celebrating in the marquee at her former manor house. For her second wedding, the singer kept it even more low-key jetting to Las Vegas, where she exchanged vows with Stephen at the Special Memory Wedding Chapel in a $59 ceremony. Scary Spice and Stephen later had a vow renewal at the Jaz Makadi Golf Hotel in Madinat Makadi, Egypt with a larger guest list. So for her third wedding, why did Mel choose one of the most iconic and exclusive London landmarks, which was also the location of King Charles ' wedding with his first wife Princess Diana? Mel was every inch the blushing bride in a gorgeous Josephine Scott pearl-adorned white gown as she arrived at the OBE Chapel, also known as St. Faith's Chapel, located in the crypt for the ceremony. The exclusive cathedral, where very few are permitted to tie the knot at, is only available for those with MBE's to use as a wedding venue. And Mel made the list thanks to her MBE in 2022 for her services to charitable causes and vulnerable women. She became a Women's Aid patron in 2018 after speaking out about her own experience with domestic abuse. Mel's MBE also grants her permission to baptise her three children Phoenix, 26, Angel, 18, and Madison, 13, in the church, accessed via the side of St. Paul's. After saying 'I do' with Rory, the newlyweds stepped out of the cathedral with Mel flashing her radiant smile after becoming the new Mrs McPhee. The newlyweds appeared blissfully happy and shared a sweet kiss for the gathered crowds as they joined their friends and family in leaving the historic venue after exchanging their vows. Scary Spice ditched her famous leopard print and opted for a traditional white wedding at the cathedral which will be followed by a lavish £28,000 post nuptial celebration at The Shard. Mel's gown featured a sheer illusion design adorned with white pearls and a ruched bodice, with the singer adding a flowing veil to her bridal look. Meanwhile, groom Rory, 37, opted for traditional Scottish attire complete with a red and green tartan kilt. Emma Bunton, the only other Spice Girl in attendance - led the celebrity guests in leaving the venue after watching Mel walk down the aisle for the third time. While fellow spices Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell and Melanie Chisholm were absent on the big day - Emma ensured she was there to support her friend. Also in attendance was Mel's sister Danielle Brown, Daisy Lowe, Katherine Ryan and Gaby Roslin - who were dressed to impress for the ceremony. Emma echoed her Baby Spice days as she earlier arrived for the wedding, donning a baby pink mini dress worn with platform heels and a matching fascinator. She was accompanied by husband Jade Jones and their son Beau, 17, with both men looking dapper as they joined Emma for the ceremony. Meanwhile, Mel's children Phoenix Chi, Madison and Angel Iris were all smiles as they arrived to see their mother walk down the aisle. Phoenix, 26, looked lovely in a blue silk dress and coordinating fascinator, and was accompanied by partner AJ Anderson. Sibling Angel, 18, who now identifies as a male, looked smart in a black suit, while sister Madison, 13, caught the eye in a bright pink dress and matching head piece. For her second wedding, the singer kept it even more low-key jetting to Las Vegas , where she exchanged vows with Stephen at the Special Memory Wedding Chapel in a $59 ceremony; pictured 1999 Their aunt Danielle looked radiant in a blue floral mini dress as she headed into the cathedral with her children Mimi, Hendrix and Myla. Another notable guest was Mel's beloved Yorkshire Terrier Cookie, who is said to be the ring bearer for the ceremony. Other guests included Alan Car, Leigh Francis, Cara Delevingne and Katherine Ryan. Following the ceremony, guests jumped onto a boozy party bus to take them to the lavish Shangri-La hotel at The Shard. The champagne was flowing as the wedding reception kicked off and Mel B's pals danced the night away, with Angellica sharing a clip of the moment she tossed her bouquet into the crowd. And there's more celebrating to come for the happy couple as they're set to host a second wedding in Morocco, which has been described as 'informal and sexy'. The second nuptials will be offer her Spice Girls bandmates a second chance to attend her wedding celebrations after only Emma Bunton attended the big day at St Paul's Cathedral on Saturday.
