Mel B wedding: Spice Girls star arrives at St Paul’s Cathedral in dramatic white dress | OneFootball

Celebrities flocked to St Paul’s Cathedral in London for the wedding of Spice Girls star Mel B and her partner Rory McPhee.

The 50-year-old singer, nicknamed Scary Spice, and hairdresser McPhee, 37, were long-time friends before starting a relationship in 2018 and getting engaged in 2022, despite the musician having previously sworn off marriage for good.

The star, whose real name is Melanie Brown, wore a dramatic white gown with pearl detailing around the neckline and the sheer sleeves, with a long veil covering her hair, which had been swept into an up do.

The dress is a bespoke design by British designer Josephine Scott, via bridal boutique Evelie Bridal. The designer said that Brown wanted to evoke a sense of “strength, sensuality, and timeless glamour”.

The stunning garment also featured a ruched, corset-style bodice and a dramatic train, which was held up by a friend as the singer entered the cathedral along with her close friend James Steen, a journalist. Steen walked the singer down the aisle in the absence of her father Martin, who died of cancer in 2017.

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The couple posed outside St Paul’s Cathedral (PA)

The groom, meanwhile, wore a red tartan kilt.

Her Spice Girls bandmate Emma Bunton was among the first stars pictured arriving at the iconic cathedral, attending the nuptials with her husband Jade Jones and their 17-year-old son Beau.

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Brown looked stunning in a classic bridal gown (PA)

Bunton, 49, stayed true to her Baby Spice roots in a pale pink shift dress and matching hat with lace detailing.

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Mel B’s bandmate Emma Bunton attended with her son and husband (PA)

Model Daisy Lowe, who recently married partner Jordan Saul in a Somerset ceremony, wore a floor length black lace dress, while TV presenter Angellica Bell also opted for a baby pink gown with draped sleeves and an eye-catching headband.

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Model Daisy Lowe was among the celebrity attendees (PA)

Comedian Katherine Ryan, who attended with her husband Bobby Kootstra, wore a tiered gown in pale blue, completing the look with a matching fascinator and a fluffy bag.

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Katherine Ryan opted for ice blue (PA)

Broadcaster Gaby Roslin looked chic in a light pink coat and embellished dress, paired with a broad-brimmed straw hat.

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Radio presenter Gaby Roslin was another famous guest (PA)

Photos captured ahead of the ceremony showed preparations for the event, with staff decking out the front of the London landmark with white and yellow flowers.

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TV star Angellica Bell wore a light pink gown and matching headpiece (PA)

A bagpiper was on hand outside the venue to soundtrack the guests’ arrivals.

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The groom wore a kilt for his big day (PA)

After the ceremony, guests hopped on red double decker buses to travel to the reception at The Shard.

It’s thought that Brown’s bandmate Victoria Beckham was unable to attend the event, but the designer took the time to share a congratulatory message on social media ahead of the ceremony.

“Sending love to you @officialmelb!” she wrote in a post shared on Instagram Stories, alongside a recent photo of her and Brown. “@rorymcphee is a very lucky man!”

“Victoria has long standing plans out of the country and she simply can't be there,” a source told MailOnline.

“She adores Mel, they get on really well despite their paths going in opposite directions. It's a real shame. There is no issue between them, they haven't fallen out. It's just one of those things.”