Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 5, 2025 · Entertainment

Emma Bunton Leads Spice Girls' St Paul's Cathedral Wedding Bash

Emma Bunton led the celebrity guests started arriving for Mel B's wedding as she prepares to walk down the aisle for the third time

SCANDAL, ROMANCE, AND CELEBRITY FEUDS: MEL B'S FAIRYTALE WEDDING EXPOSED

In a whirlwind of drama, romance, and high-stakes celebrity glamour, Mel B is set to tie the knot with her hairdresser beau Rory McPhee in a fairytale ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral. The Spice Girl, 50, will don a stunning white gown as she exchanges vows with her dashing groom, 37, in what promises to be an unforgettable day.

But behind the scenes of this luxurious celebration, sources have revealed that Mel's A-list wedding party is missing some high-profile names. Victoria Beckham and Geri Halliwell are reportedly MIA, adding fuel to the fire of their long-standing feuds with Mel. Meanwhile, warring music managers Simon Cowell and Simon Fuller will put aside their differences for one day – but only if they can manage to avoid each other.

Mel B's sister Danielle Brown led guests arriving at the  Spice Girls' St Paul's Cathedral wedding to Rory McPhee on Friday afternoon

THE CEREMONY: A TRADITIONAL WHITE WEDDING WITH A TOUCH OF GLAMOUR

As the clock strikes 3 pm at St Paul's Cathedral, Mel and Rory will make their way down the aisle surrounded by friends, family, and a sea of white flowers. Emma Bunton, Mel's fellow Spice Girl and loyal friend, will lead the celebrity contingent, while Mel's sister Danielle Brown and TV presenter Gaby Roslin will add some serious glamour to the proceedings.

Danielle, looking radiant in a blue floral mini dress, will be joined by her adorable children Mimi, Hendrix, and Myla as they prepare to witness their mother tie the knot. Meanwhile, Gaby, 60, has opted for a daring nude midi dress with a sheer overlay that's sure to turn heads.

Gaby Roslin, 60, looked incredible as she opted for a nude midi dress with a sheer overlay that she paired with a long pink coat

THE RECEPTION: A £28,000 'PARTY IN THE SKY'

After exchanging vows at St Paul's, Mel and Rory will make their way to the Shard – London's iconic skyscraper – where they'll host an extravagant wedding reception. The Shangri-La venue inside the building boasts 95 floors of breathtaking panoramic views over the city, setting the stage for a truly unforgettable party.

Sources close to the couple have revealed that the reception will be nothing short of spectacular, with a £28,000 price tag to match. "It's going to be huge," one insider spills. "The Shard is an incredible venue, and Mel wants her special day to be truly unforgettable."

Danielle looked radiant in a blue floral mini dress as she headed into the cathedral with her children Mimi, Hendrix and Myla

THE WEDDING PARTY: A MIX OF FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND FAMOUS FACES

As the bride prepares to make her way down the aisle, Mel's best man will be none other than Rory's brother Jordan. But in a heartwarming twist, pal James Steen will step in as father of the bride, walking Mel down the aisle in place of her late father Martin Brown.

Mel's nieces will take on the important role of flower girls, adding an extra touch of whimsy and magic to the proceedings. Meanwhile, Simon Cowell and Simon Fuller – both of whom have a long history with Mel and the Spice Girls – will put aside their differences for one day only.

Mel, 50, will tie the knot with her hairdresser love, 37, in what's said to be a traditional white wedding at the cathedral followed by a lavish £28,000 post nuptial celebration at The Shard

THE FEUDS: MEL'S LONG-STANDING RIVALRIES WITH VICTORIA AND GERI

As Mel prepares to say "I do" for the third time, her high-profile friendships with Victoria Beckham and Geri Halliwell remain a topic of speculation. Insiders claim that Victoria's absence is due to her being abroad, while sources close to Geri suggest that their complicated history has left her feeling "deeply hurt" by Mel's bombshell revelation about their intimate relationship.

Mel's decision to ditch her signature leopard print attire for a traditional white wedding dress has been seen as a nod to her desire for a more "regal and proper" approach to marriage. But will this change of heart be enough to win over her former Spice Girl pals?

Preparations for Mel's wedding day begun earlier in the day as the staff put the finishing touches to decorating the cathedral

MEL'S LOVE STORY: FROM DATING RORY TO SAYING 'I DO'

Mel's romance with Rory began in 2018, but it wasn't until she returned to the UK after the Spice Girls reunion tour that things became more serious. The singer has credited Rory for helping her regain confidence and trust in men – something she struggled with after her traumatic marriage to Stephen Belafonte.

As the clock strikes midnight at the Shard, Mel will finally tie the knot with the love of her life in a fairytale celebration that promises to be one for the ages. Will their love story be a happily-ever-after tale? Only time will tell.

Staff were seen organising the cathedral for the ceremony - which Mel has been given permission to wed in because she was awarded an MBE in 2022

Mel is reportedly set to ditch her famous leopard print attire and instead will say 'I Do' in a conventional white dress , after admitting she wants to feel 'regal and very proper' on her big day (pictured in 1997)

The A list line up is looking somewhat depleted after MailOnline revealed that neither Victoria Beckham or Geri Halliwell will attend the 'do, while either Emma Bunton or Melanie Chisholm will also be absent though it is not known yet which one (Spice Girls pictured in 1996)

Victoria reached out to Mel on her wedding day after it was revealed she won't be attending the ceremony because she is out of the country

Warring music managers Simon Cowell [R] and Simon Fuller [L] are set for awkward reunion as they both plan to attend Mel's star-studded wedding

Mel has ensured she pulled out all the stops to ensure her wedding to Rory is a picture perfect day, and after saying her vows, she'll throw a huge 'party in the sky' after hiring the Shard

The Shard stands at 309.6 metres tall and has 95 floors, making it the tallest building in the UK and the fourth tallest in Europe and has in the past held many showbiz parties

Mel's first husband was Phoenix's father Jimmy Gulzar who she was married to between 1998 and 2000 (pictured 1999)

She was later married to Stephen Belafonte (pictured together 2016) before their acrimonious split

Before their engagement, Mel revealed that Rory was a longtime friend of her cousin, actor Christian Cooke, and they met while they were at school together in the 1990s

Rory also took Mel's late father Martin into consideration when planning his proposal, following his death in 2017 (Martin and Mel are pictured in 2001)