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Cumbria, England singer Melanie Chisholm weds partner

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In Cumbria, England, Spice Girls singer Melanie Chisholm, known as Mel C, married Australian model and screenwriter Chris Dingwall on Sunday, July 19, at the 19th-century Country House Cumbria in the Lake District. The small countryside ceremony was attended by bandmates Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown, and Geri Halliwell-Horner, who arrived with her husband, Christian Horner, in a rare public reunion of the 1990s pop group. Victoria Beckham did not attend because she is in the United States with David Beckham for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, but she designed and gifted Chisholm’s custom white bridal gown. Chisholm’s 17-year-old daughter, Scarlett, served as bridesmaid.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

2013 Chisholm and Forster co-star together
July 19 Melanie Chisholm marries Chris Dingwall
July 19 Ceremony held at Country House Cumbria
July 19 Several Spice Girls members attend
July 19 Victoria Beckham absent, in United States
July 19 Beckham-designed gown worn by Chisholm
July 19 Chisholm’s daughter Scarlett is bridesmaid
July 19 Venue owners Longman and Forster host

Why This Matters to You

This story might stir up some 90s nostalgia. It's a rare reunion of the Spice Girls, minus Victoria Beckham. If you're a fan, it's a sweet reminder of their friendship. And if you're planning a wedding, it's a nod to the trend of intimate, countryside ceremonies.

The Bottom Line

Mel C's wedding was a low-key, Spice Girls reunion. It shows that even celebrities value close-knit, personal moments. And Beckham's absence? It's a reminder that life's big events sometimes clash. Worth forwarding if you know a Spice Girls fan or a bride-to-be.