Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm, known as Mel C, married her partner, Australian model Chris Dingwall, on Saturday in an intimate ceremony at the Country House Cumbria in the Lake District. Geri Halliwell was the first of her former bandmates to arrive at the venue, accompanied by her husband, Christian Horner.
Other guests were also seen arriving at the picturesque venue for the wedding.
Mel C and Dingwall, who reportedly met in 2023 on the dating app Raya, opted for a low-key celebration. Sources indicated that the couple desired an understated and classy event, a sentiment that aligned with Mel C's previously expressed views on marriage. Victoria Beckham was invited but did not attend, reportedly due to her presence in the U.S. for the World Cup.
The Country House Cumbria, co-owned by West End actor Ben Forster, is described as a secluded and elegant setting, featuring a sprawling lawn for celebrations. The Victorian hotel, built in 1862, has been transformed into a luxury retreat with six rooms.
Mel C, 52, is the last of the Spice Girls to marry. She previously expressed that she believed she was finished with romance following her split from long-term partner Thomas Starr, with whom she has a 17-year-old daughter, Scarlett. Her friends encouraged her to try online dating, leading to her match with Dingwall.
Despite a significant distance between them initially, with Mel C in London and Dingwall in Sydney, she decided to pursue the relationship. Their first date reportedly took place in Sydney in November 2023.
