Mel B's Glamorous Transition: From Vegas to St Paul's Cathedral
Mel B's Third Time Lucky! Spice Girl Set to Marry Hairdresser Fiancé in a Regal English Wedding
Get ready for a fairytale wedding like no other, folks! Mel B is about to tie the knot with her dashing hairdresser beau, Rory McPhee, at the iconic St Paul's Cathedral. The 50-year-old Spice Girl will be making a royal entrance down the aisle in a stunning white gown, ditching her signature leopard print attire for a more traditional look.
After two previous weddings that were anything but conventional, Mel is going all out to make this nuptial celebration one to remember. Her first wedding was a Vegas showgirl extravaganza, complete with a feathered headdress and a shiny gold suit for the groom (yes, you read that right!). The second ceremony was a more low-key affair in Las Vegas, but still featured a £200k celebrity magazine deal and a vow renewal in Egypt.
Now, Mel is ready to make up for lost time with a lavish English wedding that's sure to be the talk of the town. Sources close to the bride reveal that she'll wear a bespoke British designer gown by Josephine Scott for the service at St Paul's, where Prince Charles married Diana Spencer back in 1981.
But wait, there's more! After the ceremony, Mel will bus her A-list guests (yes, they're still an impressive list, despite Victoria Beckham and Geri Halliwell being notable no-shows) to The Shard for a "party in the sky" like no other. With panoramic views of London, 95 floors of opulence, and a bespoke menu tailored just for Mel, this bash promises to be the stuff of legends.
Mel's friends and family will dance into the wee hours, sipping champagne and soaking up the breathtaking views as the "party of the century" unfolds. And don't worry about Mel's wardrobe – she'll have two stunning gowns to choose from, courtesy of US designer Justin Alexander for the Morocco ceremony later in July.
So what inspired this Spice Girl to go traditional? According to sources close to the bride, Mel wants to feel "regal and very proper" on her big day. Who can blame her? After all, she's been through a lot with her previous marriages – including a tumultuous relationship with Stephen Belafonte, who allegedly spent her £50million fortune during their marriage.
Fast forward to today, and Mel is beaming with happiness as she prepares to marry Rory, the love of her life. The couple met after Mel's breakup from Stephen, and it was clear that this was someone special – after all, he proposed with a whopping £100k diamond ring just three years ago!
Speaking in an exclusive interview last year, Mel gushed about Rory: "He makes me feel more confident than ever... He tells me I'm beautiful every day." We can't wait to see the happy couple tie the knot and start their new life together.
The celebrations won't come cheap, of course – with Shangri-La charging around £280 per person for the Shard bash. But hey, when you're Mel B, you can afford it!
So here's to Mel and Rory: may your love be as strong as the Shard itself, and may your marriage be a fairytale come true.
The Details:
- Date: Saturday, July 5th
- Venue: St Paul's Cathedral (with a bus transfer to The Shard)
- Gown designer for the English wedding: Josephine Scott
- Second gown designer for the Morocco ceremony: Justin Alexander
- Menu: Bespoke and tailored just for Mel at The Shard
- Guest list: A-list friends and family, minus Victoria Beckham and Geri Halliwell (for now, anyway!)
- Cost: Estimated £28,000 for food and drinks alone at The Shard
- Other costs: Venue hire, DJs, extra beverages...
And that's not all – Mel celebrated her upcoming wedding with a sun-soaked hen do in Tunisia, featuring leopard-print bikinis, a choreographed dance routine, and a "Zen party" that would put even the most seasoned yogi to shame. Her daughter Phoenix and 35 friends joined in the fun, dancing by the ocean under the stars.
So here's to Mel B – may her third time be the charm, and may she live happily ever after with Rory by her side!