Melanie “Mel B” Brown, famously known as Scary Spice from the Spice Girls, tied the knot with hairstylist Rory McPhee on Saturday, July 5, in a glamorous wedding that reflected her signature style. The 50-year-old bride stunned in a custom ivory gown by Josephine Scott for the ceremony, before changing into another elegant dress by designer Justin Alexander. Caroline Black of Evelie Bridal Boutiques, who assisted Mel with her gown choices, praised the singer for bringing her own flair to the big day, making the entire process a delight.
Multiple Dresses, Royal Venue, and a Special Honor for a Pop Culture Icon
Mel B had previously shared her excitement about the wedding attire during a January 2024 appearance on Today with Hoda & Jenna, where she teased the possibility of Victoria Beckham designing one of her outfits. In true Spice Girl fashion, she hinted at wearing multiple dresses for different parts of the day, saying, “I don’t think it would be fair to just have one.” Her main ceremonial dress, she said, was especially important due to the formal setting of the venue.
Mel B Marries Rory McPhee in Royal Ceremony Blending Spice, Style, and EmpowermentThe wedding took place at the iconic St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, the same venue where Princess Diana married then-Prince Charles in 1981. Mel B was granted permission to marry at this historic site after being awarded the title of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2022 by Prince William, in recognition of her advocacy for domestic violence awareness. She acknowledged the honor on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, calling it “a big deal” as the venue is rarely used for private weddings.
A Bachelorette Bash with Leopard Print, Lace, Laughter, and 36 Empowering Women
Before the elegant ceremony, Mel B celebrated her bachelorette party in true Scary Spice fashion. She posted a lively Instagram reel on June 22, showing herself in a leopard-print bikini and a white lace cover-up that she dramatically tore off while running to greet her group of 36 friends by a lakeside dock. “HEN DO TIME WITH THE MOST AMAZING GROUP OF 36 WOMEN,” she captioned the fun-filled video, highlighting the strong circle of support around her.
From her bridal fashion choices to the royal venue and her empowering pre-wedding celebrations, Mel B’s wedding was a perfect blend of glamour, personal triumph, and celebration of sisterhood. With nods to her Spice Girls heritage and acknowledgment of her social advocacy work, the event stood as a testament to her enduring influence in both pop culture and social issues. Her wedding was more than a union of love—it was a declaration of her unique journey and identity.