Mel B's Spice Girls Bandmate Set To Design Her Gown For Upcoming Wedding
By Afouda Bamidele on September 12, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT
Mel B is planning the wedding of the century!
The singer has revealed that her big day will reflect her classy taste, as she will walk down the aisle with her fiancé Rory McPhee at one of England's renowned wedding venues. Additionally, her dress will be a glamorous number made by a member of her former all-girl band, Spice Girls.
Mel B's Wedding Day Is In The Best Hands As She Eagerly Awaits A Response From THIS Church
A year ago, Mel — full name Melanie Janine Brown MBE — surprised her fans with the announcement of her engagement to McPhee, whom she is older than by 11 years. The hairdresser had popped he question with a stunning champagne-colored diamond ring worth $177,000 at the luxurious Cliveden House in the United Kingdom.
According to Daily Mail, the 48-year-old shared some details about her upcoming nuptials during a recent conversation with 2Day FM's Dave Hughes, Ed Kavalee, and Erin Molan on their famous Australian breakfast show. Talking about where she wanted her special day to be held, the "America's Got Talent" longtime judge stated:
"Because I have an MBE, I can get married at the same place Princess Diana married Charles. I'm still waiting to hear back from St. Paul's Cathedral in London. We have put all our forms in, and we are just waiting on them to give us the day."
The "Voodoo Princess" presenter then disclosed that the bridal dress for the day would be designed by her former Spice Girls bandmate, Victoria Beckham. In her words:
"Once I get the date, I will go wedding dress shopping. Victoria Beckham wants to make me a dress."
The Leeds native's excitement can be felt through her words, especially after she gushed about finding solace and confidence in McPhee after enduring years of abuse in her former marriage to her second husband, Stephen Belafonte.
The romance seemingly shocked Mel, who claimed during an interview that her soon-to-be-husband had spent many years as a trusted family friend, causing their relationship to remain platonic.
Once they discovered their feelings for each other, the newfound love marked a significant departure from her turbulent past, with the talented superstar expressing the calmness and freedom she gained after leaving her abusive relationship with Belafonte.
Meanwhile, Mel and her current man are believed to have started in 2018 when they were introduced through mutual friends in Los Angeles, including celebrity makeup artist Renee Camilleri.
Mel B's Assurance In Her Love Life Led To Her Quick Acceptance Of McPhee's Proposal
As mentioned earlier, the "Say You'll Be There" singer said yes to the love of her life at the luxurious Cliveden House Hotel in Berkshire after he presented her with a stunning ring. As The Blast divulged, insiders asserted that the artist was "overwhelmed" and shed tears of joy when her man knelt down with the ring. They declared:
"Mel is so happy, and this is such a big deal for her because she has been through such a lot. It has taken a huge amount for a man to get her to trust him and to believe in love again."
Another source claimed that McPhee's proposal was a big moment for Mel and she did not hesitate with her response. "She said 'yes' straight away. But it was incredibly emotional because, after everything she has been through, it was a really big moment for her," they explained.
They added that the Rory James hair salon owner had helped restore the singer's faith in men after her long-term romance with Belafonte, which left her feeling "powerless." The insider effused even more:
"It has taken a huge amount for a man to get her to trust him and to believe in love again. He's the absolute opposite of so many of the guys she had relationships with. He has really taken the time to understand what she's been through. He is madly in love with her."
The source also touched on McPhee's relationship with his family, claiming, "He comes from a loving family, and his best pal is Mel's cousin, Christian Cooke. He has really taken the time to understand what she's been through. He is madly in love with her."