Melanie Chisholm, known as Sporty Spice, has married long-term partner Chris Dingwall in a Lake District ceremony, becoming the final Spice Girl to tie the knot. The 52-year-old singer wed the Australian partner in a small, understated event at Country House Cumbria over the weekend, with bandmates Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown, and Geri Halliwell-Horner in attendance.
Victoria Beckham's Absence and Contribution
Victoria Beckham, the only Spice Girl absent, was in the US supporting husband David Beckham at the World Cup. However, she played a significant role by designing Mel's wedding dress. A source told The Mail on Sunday: "It was a gift from Victoria, they are really close. Victoria would have loved to have been there if she could." An insider close to Victoria added: "It was her great pleasure to make the dress for Mel. She was sad she couldn't be there because she's in the US with David and of course the World Cup plans had been set for a long time. But she was wishing her all the best from afar for Mel's special day."
Unexpected Wedding Guests: Cows
The ceremony faced a lighthearted interruption when a herd of cows ran towards the venue as the couple exchanged vows, reportedly alarming guests. The incident added a memorable touch to the intimate affair.
Details of the Ceremony
Mel's daughter Scarlett, 17, from her relationship with property developer Thomas Starr, served as a bridesmaid. The wedding was a small gathering with only close friends and family. A source told The Mail on Sunday: "Mel and Chris wanted an understated wedding, she didn't want a big flashy day but something smaller and very classy. Mel swore she would never get married, having a big do wasn't really for her. It is the perfect venue for them, totally out of the way but in the most beautiful place and everyone had the most fantastic time."
How They Met
Mel and Chris met in November 2023 through the celebrity dating app Raya. Mel previously joked she used to play 'boy bingo' but didn't think she would actually meet her life partner. The couple had been together for nearly three years before marrying.
