Though many of her Spice Girls bandmates couldn’t make her wedding, one tried her best to contribute some happiness to Mel B‘s big day.
Victoria Beckham, 51, was busy with commitments abroad during her former bandmate’s third wedding, she made sure to send a gift that would show her support – namely, something blue.
Ahead of the wedding, Posh Spice sent a gift to Scary Spice, 50, for her eldest daughter – a dress designed by her.
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Phoenix Chi, 26 – whom the former pop star shares with ex-husband Jimmy Gulzar – styled the blue slip dress on her mum’s big day with a matching blue fascinator, silver jewellery and white heels.
Mel B was also meant to have a custom Victoria Beckham dress for the wedding, she previously said.
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In an appearance on the US show Today with Hoda & Jenna in January, the mother of three mentioned, “Victoria actually designed my dress and my mum’s dress.
“It’s such a beautiful honour to get,” she said of the gift.
“I don’t think it would be fair to have just one,” she even added jokingly, “Just have as many as you want, at least three right?”
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But when it came to the big day, it turned out the gown she chose was not one designed by her old friend.
Instead, the 50-year-old donned a stunning custom ivory gown designed by London-based Evelie Bridal and Josephine Scott. They worked together to create a figure-hugging georgette crepe gown with a sweetheart neckline and a corset bodice, which draped and flowed into a dramatic train.
On top she added a detachable jacket decorated with hand-embellished pearls to create a high neckline, while the cathedral length veil swept the aisles of the historic venue that has seen many a royal wedding.
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Designer Josephine Scott told The Mirror, “Designing this gown for Mel was about capturing her fearless spirit and softness all in one look. She’s iconic, powerful, and radiant – and this dress had to be worthy of that.
“Every detail was chosen to honour her strength and sensuality while celebrating the woman and the love story beneath the girl power.”
Though Victoria did not attend or design a gown for her friend, she did send a message of support via social media.
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She made sure to mark the occasion by sharing a photo of the couple and wrote: “Congratulations @officalmelb @rorymcphee on your special day!
“I couldn’t be more excited for you both and wish you a lifetime of happiness! kisses xx.”
Fellow bandmate Mel C was also unable to attend the nuptials as she was performing at a music festival in Stockholm, Sweden, though she made sure to send a message.
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Sporty Spice said she was “gutted” to miss the ceremony in her own tribute post.
“So so happy for you both and beyond gutted I couldn’t be there. Excited to celebrate with you really soon! Yippee!” she said.
Emma Bunton aka Baby Spice was the only member able to make it to the affair in person, attending with her husband Jade Jones, and their son Beau.
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She told the Mirror, “I am so excited to be here, I can’t wait for the wedding.”
Geri Halliwell aka Ginger Spice was the only member who didn’t acknowledge the nuptials, though she was spotted at the F1 British Grand Prix on Sunday after her no-show to the event, presumably supporting her husband, motorsport executive Christian Horner.
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