Spice Girls singer Melanie Chisholm, known as Mel C, married her fiancé, Australian model Chris Dingwall, in a ceremony at The Country House Cumbria over the weekend. The celebration saw bandmates Mel B, Geri Halliwell-Horner, and Emma Bunton in attendance.
Victoria Beckham, unable to attend due to commitments at the World Cup in the United States with her husband David, designed Mel C's wedding gown as a gift. A source stated Beckham would have attended if possible. The gown featured a discreet detail: the words 'Sydney' and '7.6.2026' embroidered in blue on the inside, commemorating their legal marriage in Dingwall's hometown of Sydney.
The wedding reception reportedly continued into the early hours of Sunday. The couple had hosted guests for dinner at the Duke of Cumberland pub the night before. The ceremony itself was described by guests as 'perfect,' blessed with ideal weather. Mel C's daughter, Scarlett, from her previous relationship with Thomas Starr, served as a bridesmaid.
A minor interruption occurred during the vows when a herd of cows from a nearby farm approached the venue. Sources indicated that the couple desired an intimate and classy event, preferring an understated celebration rather than a large, flashy affair.
Mel C, 52, met Dingwall, who is in his 40s, in 2023 through the dating app Raya. She had previously expressed a sentiment that marriage might not be part of her life story but has spoken about her happiness with Dingwall and how their relationship influenced her recent album, 'Sweat.' She described him as laid-back and fun, with similar personalities and lifestyles.
In her 2022 memoir, 'Who I Am: My Story,' Mel C discussed her struggles with depression, partly stemming from loneliness during her time in the Spice Girls when her bandmates were often in relationships while she was single. She also recalled past relationships, including a brief fling with Robbie Williams and a four-month romance with J Brown from the group 5ive.