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Mel B Set to Marry Hairstylist Rory McPhee at St Paul's Cathedral

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Mel B, the 50-year-old singer from the Spice Girls, is set to tie the knot with her fiancé, Rory McPhee, a hairstylist who has known her family for years. The couple has been dating since 2018 and got engaged in 2022. Rory, 37, has worked in the industry for over a decade and has even co-founded salons such as Rory James, which is located near Mel's hometown of Leeds. He has also worked with celebrity clients, including Christian Cooke, Mel's cousin. The couple has been open about their relationship, sharing their love story with fans and even taking on quick-fire questions in a video shared on Instagram in December. They have been preparing for their special day, with Mel paying tribute to Rory on occasion, describing him as "very special" and "nurturing" her curls after she cut her hair off following her previous relationship.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mel B, 50, is set to marry her fiancé, Rory McPhee, a 37-year-old hairstylist, at St Paul's Cathedral over the weekend.
  • The couple has been dating since 2018 and got engaged in 2022, with Rory being a family friend and Mel's long-time hairstylist.
  • Rory has worked in the industry for over a decade and has co-founded salons such as Rory James, which is located near Mel's hometown of Leeds.
  • He has also worked with celebrity clients, including Christian Cooke, Mel's cousin.
  • The couple has been open about their relationship, sharing their love story with fans and even taking on quick-fire questions in a video shared on Instagram in December.
  • Mel has paid tribute to Rory on occasion, describing him as "very special" and "nurturing" her curls after she cut her hair off following her previous relationship.
  • The couple has 3 years of history together before getting engaged.
  • Mel has been married twice before and Rory is described as a curly hair specialist.

Statistics:

  • Mel B is 50 years old, while Rory McPhee is 37 years old.
  • The couple has been dating since 2018.
  • They got engaged in 2022.
  • Rory has worked in the industry for over 10 years.
  • He has co-founded at least one salon, Rory James.
  • Christian Cooke, Mel's cousin, is also a client of Rory's.
  • Mel has 2 previous marriages.
  • 3 of the Spice Girls bandmates are reportedly not attending Mel B's wedding.

Sources:

  • Daily Mail, "Victoria Beckham 'won't attend Mel B's wedding to hairstylist Rory McPhee'"
  • The Mirror, "Mel B's wedding guest list revealed: Victoria Beckham and Geri Halliwell won't be there"
  • Us Weekly, "Mel B Gushes About Fiancé Rory McPhee: 'He Makes Me Feel So Safe'"
  • Instagram, @officialmelb, "Rory and I taking on quick-fire questions"
  • Instagram, @officialmelb, "Happy birthday to my soon-to-be husband!!!"
  • Lee Stafford, official website
  • Redken, official website
  • Rory James, official website

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