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Mel B just got married. The guest list says more than you'd expect.

Scary Spice has found her happily ever after!

Mel B has married hairstylist Rory McPhee in a sweet ceremony at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

The 50-year-old Spice Girls legend tied the knot with her 37-year-old beau on July 5, and honestly, we're still swooning over the details.

The ceremony was intimate, with Mel B's three daughters—Phoenix, 26; Angel Iris, 18; and Madison, 13—serving as bridesmaids. Each daughter was born from one of Mel B's past relationships, there to celebrate their mother finding love again.

Mel B welcomed her eldest daughter Phoenix with her first ex-husband, Jimmy Gulzar. The former couple were married from 1998 to 2000. Her second daughter Angel was born from her relationship with ex-boyfriend Eddie Murphy, while her youngest, Madison, was welcomed alongside ex-husband Stephen Belafonte, whom she was married to from 2007 to 2017.

For her big day, Mel B wore an ivory custom gown by Josephine Scott, later changing into a dress from designer Justin Alexander for the reception.

Caroline Black, owner of Evelie Bridal Boutiques in London who helped Mel B source the gowns said she was a "dream to work with, bringing her own sense of style."

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Of course, getting married at St. Paul's Cathedral is a privilege usually reserved for the royal family and distinguished honourees. In 2022, Mel B earned the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) from Prince William for her advocacy work around domestic violence awareness.

Reflecting on the significance, Mel B shared: "It's a big deal because when you get married there—not many people are allowed to get married there. You have to be kind of special."

After the ceremony, the party continued with a glamorous reception at the Shangri-La Hotel inside The Shard—because why not celebrate at the UK's tallest building?

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Fans couldn't help but notive the star-studded guest list with the likes of Cara Delevingne, Katherine Ryan, and Daisy Lowe in attendance.

However, just one of Mel B's Spice Girl alums was in attendance, with Emma Bunton ("Baby Spice") making an appearance in a blush-coloured dress.

It speaks to the widely reported rift between Mel B and her other ex-colleagues, Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), and Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice).

A love story worth waiting for.

Mel B and Rory became engaged in 2022 during a romantic getaway in Berkshire after three years of dating.

McPhee, who worked with Mel B on The Masked Singer proposed with the sweetest words: "I love you, you're my best friend and I want to spend the rest of my life with you," surrounded by rose petals and a cosy log fire.

The wedding followed Mel B's fabulous bachelorette party, where she celebrated seaside with 36 friends, all dressed in leopard-print swimsuits—staying true to her iconic style, naturally!

Despite previously saying she'd never marry again after two divorces, Mel B shared that McPhee has completely restored her faith in love.

"I believe in love, and clearly the other two marriages turned out to be not love, from their angle. So I feel like I've really missed out, and now I've got this opportunity to be properly in love with a really good guy who I know loves me for me, who's known me before I was a Spice Girl, why wouldn't I do that?"

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Mel B's difficult relationship with romance.

Mel B's path to love and healing has been anything but straightforward. Over the years, the Spice Girls star has navigated a series of deeply personal and at times painful relationships—experiences she's since spoken about with remarkable candour.

Her first high-profile romance was with Dutch dancer Jimmy Gulzar, whom she met during the Spiceworld tour. The pair married in 1998 and welcomed their daughter, Phoenix Chi, the following year. But the relationship was short-lived, and Mel filed for divorce in 2000. The split was difficult, involving a custody dispute—Mel was granted primary custody—and legal proceedings following allegations of threats and violence, which were ultimately dismissed in court.

In the early 2000s, Mel B dated actor Max Beesley before entering into a long-term relationship with film producer Christine Crokos. Reflecting on that time, she's been clear that her relationship with Crokos wasn't a phase or experiment, but a meaningful, loving partnership. "I fell in love with a woman for five years," she has said, while also embracing the label of sexual fluidity and being open about the complexity of her romantic life.

Her relationship with actor Eddie Murphy in 2006 also played out in the public eye. The couple split before the birth of their daughter, Angel, and Murphy initially questioned the paternity. A DNA test later confirmed he was the father, and the matter was resolved privately.

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But the most difficult chapter in Mel's romantic life came with her marriage to producer Stephen Belafonte. The couple wed in 2007 and were together for ten years—a period during which Mel has since alleged she experienced sustained emotional and physical abuse. Belafonte has denied these claims. Their divorce in 2017 was highly public and marked a turning point for Mel, who later revealed she was struggling with PTSD and addiction as a result of the relationship. She has described that time as one of complete emotional breakdown, saying she no longer believed in love or trusted her own judgment.

In the years following, Mel entered rehab and began the process of recovery while writing her memoir, Brutally Honest. Revisiting her trauma was confronting, but it also became a powerful step in her healing. She has since become a vocal advocate for survivors of domestic violence and now works closely with Women's Aid as a patron.

Now, Mel has found a sense of peace in her relationship with hairstylist Rory McPhee, a long-time friend. And they embark on this new journey together.

Congratulations to the happy couple! 💕

Featured image: Instagram/melb

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