Mel C recently shared details about her wedding to Chris Dingwall, including a sweet story about borrowing something special from Victoria Beckham for the occasion.
The 52-year-old singer officially married Chris in a small ceremony in Sydney, his hometown. They then celebrated with family and friends at Country House Cumbria in England’s Lake District on Saturday.
I was so excited to see the photos from their wedding in Vogue! I learned something really interesting – it turns out the beautiful event we saw wasn’t actually the official, legal marriage. It was more of a meaningful, symbolic celebration they had in the UK, with the real ceremony happening privately.
Although the singer didn’t want a large, formal wedding, she still included some classic wedding traditions.
For the wedding in Sydney, she wore a borrowed item – a piece from the personal collection of renowned fashion designer Victoria.
Melanie shared that she borrowed Victoria’s dress for the occasion. ‘It meant a lot to me to have her there,’ she added.
Posh shared that when she inquired about what the other woman was wearing, she learned the woman had previously purchased one of Posh’s dresses. However, it hadn’t fit properly and she hadn’t been able to get it adjusted before her departure.
Victoria realized she already owned the perfect dress and kindly offered to let her old bandmate borrow it.
Mel and her Australian model husband, Chris, celebrated their wedding in the beautiful English countryside, and she looked absolutely radiant as they exchanged vows.
Mel B, Geri Halliwell-Horner, and Emma Bunton – her former bandmates from the Spice Girls – were all guests at the lavish wedding.
Victoria couldn’t attend because she was traveling with her husband, David, for the World Cup in the United States.
Despite everything, Victoria Beckham made sure to be part of her friend Mel B’s wedding by designing the dress of Mel’s dreams.
According to a source, the gift came from Victoria Beckham, who is very close to the recipient. She wished she could have been present but was unable to attend.
A sweet and personal detail emerged – Mel honored her Australian heritage by including a special element in her wedding outfit.
As her ‘something blue’ for her wedding, the Spice Girls star had ‘Sydney’ and ‘7.6.2026’ embroidered inside her custom Victoria Beckham gown. This commemorated the date and location where she and Chris officially got married.
The sleek ivory gown featured a dramatic open back and minimalist silhouette.
Mel explained she doesn’t typically identify as ‘girly,’ but loves Victoria’s style because it feels authentically her – comfortable, yet still feminine.
Mel told British Vogue the wedding was ‘low-key, relaxed, romantic and chic’.
She added: ‘I’m so excited for the world to know he’s my husband.’
The Country House Cumbria, located in the beautiful countryside of Cumbria, is reportedly ideal for elopements or small, elegant weddings – exactly the kind Mel was hoping for.
Ben Forster, a West End actor who appeared with her in the 2013 stage production of Jesus Christ Superstar, co-owns the property with his partner, property developer Paul Longman.
Mel’s daughter, 17-year-old Scarlett, was a bridesmaid at the small wedding. Scarlett’s father is Mel’s ex-partner, Thomas Starr.
The wedding took place at the beautiful Country House Cumbria, with their nearest and dearest looking on. The peaceful scene had a funny interruption, though – a group of cows ambled over from a nearby field during the vows!
Guests were momentarily startled before the celebration continued without incident.
People familiar with the situation previously shared with the Daily Mail that the couple intentionally chose to have a more intimate wedding.
You know, I’m always hearing from couples who crave weddings that truly reflect them, and Mel and Chris are a perfect example. A friend told me they really envisioned something intimate and elegant – not over-the-top or flashy, but beautifully classy and focused on what matters most.
‘Mel swore she would never get married, having a big do wasn’t really for her.
The location was ideal – secluded yet stunningly beautiful, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
The wedding marks Mel’s first marriage and makes her the last Spice Girl to walk down the aisle.
Mel met Chris, thought to be in his 40s, in 2023 on the exclusive dating app, Raya.
She confessed that after ending previous long-term relationships, like the one with Thomas Starr, she believed she was done with dating.
One evening while at the pub with friends, she was persuaded to try a dating app. They turned finding a match into a playful competition they called ‘Boy Bingo’.
Mel matched with Chris while she was in London and he was living in Sydney.
Okay, so this incredible DJ – seriously, her mixes are everything – was planning a tour of Australia. And even though I’m just a fan, it felt like fate when she decided to give me a shot! Like, she could have chosen anyone, but she took a chance on me. I still can’t believe it!
Mel shared some thoughts on her relationship with Chris, including if they might get married someday.
In a recent interview with The Times, she shared that finding love wasn’t something she expected, but expressed her happiness with Chris and hinted at a future together.
She revealed in May that parts of her upcoming album, Sweat, were influenced by what would become her relationship with her future husband.
Early in the album-making process, I started a new relationship after experiencing heartbreak. This created a really interesting emotional journey throughout the record, moving from sadness to excitement.
I’ve been following their relationship closely, and it’s so lovely to see! She recently shared with The Telegraph that he’s incredibly relaxed and just a really fun person to be around. They even work out together, which is sweet! She said they really click because they have very similar personalities and enjoy the same kind of lifestyle. It seems like a perfect match!
Mel used to be certain she’d never get married, but she recently shared that feeling incredibly lonely while in the Spice Girls actually worsened her struggle with depression.
In her 2022 memoir, Who I Am: My Story, the singer opened up about being diagnosed with clinical depression. She described how she struggled after the Spice Girls broke up in 2000, and how this led to worsening problems with overeating and excessive drinking.
Mel described her depression as largely caused by her surroundings, and said it was partly due to feelings of loneliness.
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