Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm, better known as Mel C, is reportedly set to tie the knot with partner Chris Dingwall in a private countryside ceremony this weekend.
The singer, 52, has made a remarkable change of heart, as she's spent years insisting marriage wasn't for her. However, after finding love with Australian model and screenwriter Chris Dingwall, she's gradually softened her stance.
For years, Mel openly questioned whether marriage would ever feature in her future. But after meeting Chris on celebrity dating app Raya in 2024, she began to reconsider. The couple went public with their relationship in 2024, and Mel has made little secret of the impact Chris has had on her life.
The wedding marks the end of a decades-long statistic, as Mel C will become the final member of the Spice Girls to walk down the aisle. The ceremony will be a private affair, surrounded by close family and friends, and is expected to bring together much of the Spice Girls once again.
The couple's relationship has been a significant factor in Mel's recent success. She recently accepted the Global Impact Award at the Nordoff and Robbins Silver Clef Awards, where she reflected on what she described as the happiest chapter of her life. She also celebrated the success of her solo album Sweat, which became the highest-charting solo album of her career.
Friends believe the wedding is simply the latest high point in an extraordinary year for Mel. "Mel is on fire at the moment," one source said. "She is such a lovely person and deserves all the success both professionally, and now personally, as well."
The ceremony will mark another milestone for one of pop's most famous friendships. Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, and Mel B have reportedly all been invited and are expected to attend the celebrations, although Victoria Beckham is said to be unable to make it due to her commitments with husband David Beckham for the FIFA Women's World Cup.
