Mel C wed Australian model and filmmaker Chris Dingwall, and fellow Spice Girl Victoria Beckham played a special role in one of the biggest moments of her life. The singer had an intimate ceremony in Australia, followed by another celebration in the U.K., and she wore dresses designed by Posh Spice on both occasions. The reveal offers a glimpse into the close friendship the Spice Girls have maintained over the years.
On July 18, Mel C and her partner, Chris Dingwall, celebrated their marriage with a countryside wedding in England. The ceremony followed a private wedding in Sydney, Australia, though the date of their first celebration has not been publicly disclosed.
Sporty Spice admitted that although she loved attending other people’s weddings, she didn’t grow up dreaming about her wedding day. At one point, she even thought she would never walk down the aisle. Mel C and Dingwall started dating in 2023, and she said, “The spark was immediate.”
For her legal ceremony in Australia, Victoria Beckham came to the rescue. The two were having dinner when Mel C shared that the Victoria Beckham-designed dress she ordered didn’t fit well, and there was no time to alter it. Beckham had the exact dress in her wardrobe in the right size and lent it to her friend.
The singer said she loved the simplicity and femininity of the number, telling British Vogue, “Victoria’s dress was my something borrowed. It was very special, having her there.”
Victoria Beckham Designed A Custom Dress
When Beckham learned that Mel C would be having a wedding celebration in the U.K., she offered to create Mel C’s dream wedding dress. She took inspiration from the first dress the singer wore and kept it simple.
“Victoria wanted to make it much more personal to me,” Mel C said, adding that the designer sourced vintage lace that was “dyed to the perfect shade.” The dress had a low back and a modest train, which suited Mel C’s style.
Sporty Spice shared how much she loves Beckham’s designs and how Posh Spice was excited to create her dress.
Inside Mel C And Chris Dingwall’s Relationship
Mel C and Dingwall connected on the membership-based dating app Raya in 2023. The singer shared that she was in a “really good place” in her life at that time, and the filmmaker’s calming presence was just what she needed. The couple has been inseparable ever since.
The former Spice Girl also revealed how Dingwall fit well in her and her daughter’s lives. She shares her 17-year-old daughter, Scarlett, with her former partner, Thomas Starr. “We’re pretty resilient the two of us, we’re a team. For anybody coming into our world… it was going to be tough, and he just fits perfectly. It’s a beautiful dynamic,” Mel C said.
In an interview on the “Life Uncut” podcast, the singer described her partner as a “gentle soul.” “He’s quietly on the sidelines being uber supportive,” she gushed.
Chris Dingwall Proposed In Mallorca
In July 2025, the couple went on holiday to Mallorca, where Dingwall popped the question. Despite being happy in her relationship, getting married was not on Mel C’s radar, but the proposal was a welcome surprise.
Mel C recounted the day of the engagement, revealing that they indulged in a tasting menu at the hotel they were staying at. Afterward, they headed back to their room, where she was met with a spread of lit candles. “It was beautiful, just the two of us. He couldn’t believe I was surprised, but I was floored,” Mel C said.
The singer felt tying the knot with Dingwall was a step in the right direction, despite never having thought of marriage in the past. “I’ve had this awakening in my 50s… When you’re my age, you’re like… I actually want to experience all of the things.”
Three Spice Girls Attended Mel C’s Wedding
The Spice Girls had a mini reunion at Mel C’s wedding in England, but Beckham was missing. The fashion designer was by her husband’s side in the U.S. at the FIFA World Cup.
Mel B (Scary Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), and Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) posed for pictures with the beautiful bride, much to the delight of their fans.
Many have been longing for a Spice Girls reunion for years, and while some members of the group have expressed their desire to have one, scheduling conflicts, individual careers, and the challenge of getting all five members on the same page have stood in the way.
While a full reunion remains uncertain, the Spice Girls have continued to prove their bond through occasional get-togethers and support for one another over the years.
