Spice Girls (Mostly) Reunite for Melanie C’s Wedding to Chris Dingwall

Melanie “Mel C” Chisholm tied the knot with Australian model Chris Dingwall this past Saturday (July 18) during an intimate ceremony nestled in the British countryside. As reported by British Vogue, the 52-year-old icon—forever remembered as “Sporty Spice”—exchanged vows at the picturesque Country House Cumbria in the Lake District, looking radiant in a minimalist white floor-length gown accented by a bouquet of wild flora.

The celebration served as a near-complete Spice Girls reunion, with Emma “Baby Spice” Bunton, Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown, and Geri “Ginger Spice” Halliwell-Horner all in attendance. Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham was notably absent, as her commitments kept her in New York City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where she attended England’s victory over France and the tournament’s climactic finale.

The couple, who first connected on the celebrity-exclusive app Raya in 2023, finalized their union following a private legal ceremony in Dingwall’s homeland of Australia. Their path to the altar began in earnest after a romantic engagement in Mallorca last July.

In a touch of serendipity, Chisholm’s bridal look featured a dress designed by her bandmate. “I happened to be at dinner with Melanie when she offhandedly mentioned she was heading to Australia to get married in two days,” Beckham recalled to British Vogue. “When she told me her original dress wasn’t fitting and she lacked time for alterations, I realized I had the exact piece in my own closet and insisted she borrow it.”

Chisholm was moved by the gesture, noting the dress’s timeless elegance. “There is an inherent simplicity to Victoria’s designs—they feel incredibly feminine yet effortless, which is quintessentially ‘me.’” Once the U.K. wedding was confirmed, Beckham personally offered to craft a bespoke version, incorporating vintage lace and meticulous tailoring to ensure the gown was perfect. “Victoria turned that initial loan into my dream dress,” Chisholm reflected. “It was deeply moving to have her artistic influence present on such a special day.”

While Beckham could not attend in person, she joined the celebration in spirit through the shared joy of her bandmates, as showcased in the breathtaking wedding portraits shared via British Vogue, capturing the bride’s final fittings and the undeniable camaraderie of the iconic girl group.

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