Mel B's Wedding Details Revealed: James Steen to Give Singer Away, Celebrities to Attend

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Melanie Brown, also known as Mel B, is set to marry her long-term partner, Rory McPhee, in a ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral. Close friend and colleague, James Steen, will give the singer away, as her father Martin, who passed away in 2017 after a five-year battle with myeloma cancer, will not be present. Steen, a journalist and biographer of Mel B's friend Louise Gannon, is a close friend of the singer and has been filling in for her father. The couple will be surrounded by their closest friends and family, as well as several celebrity guests, including hairstylist Rory McPhee, who is the best man. The wedding will be followed by a reception at the Shangri-La at The Shard in London, which is expected to cost around £28,000 in food and drinks alone.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mel B is getting married to her long-term partner, Rory McPhee, in a ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral.
  • James Steen, a close friend and colleague, will give Mel B away, as her father Martin is no longer alive to attend the ceremony.
  • Steen is a journalist and biographer of Mel B's friend Louise Gannon, and has been a close friend of the singer for some time.
  • Rory McPhee is not only the groom but also Mel B's hairstylist, and has worked in the industry for over a decade.
  • The couple will be surrounded by several celebrity guests, including some other members of the Spice Girls.
  • Three of the Spice Girls, Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, and Mel C, will not be attending the wedding due to conflicting schedules.
  • The reception will be held at the Shangri-La at The Shard, which is expected to cost around £28,000 in food and drinks alone.

Statistics:

  • Mel B's father, Martin, passed away in 2017 after a five-year battle with myeloma cancer.
  • James Steen has been a close friend of Mel B's for some time, and will be giving her away at the wedding.
  • Rory McPhee has worked as a hairstylist for over a decade and is described as a curly hair specialist.
  • The Shangri-La at The Shard charges approximately £280 per person for food and drinks.
  • Mel B is expected to spend around £28,000 on food and drinks alone at the reception.

Sources:

  • "Mel B 's bride-to-be spotted heading to St Paul's Cathedral in lead-up to her big day" by The Mirror.
  • "Mel B's wedding: James Steen to give singer away as her father is no longer alive" by The Mirror.
  • "Mel B's fiancé Rory McPhee: Who is the hairstylist turned husband-to-be?" by The Mirror.
  • "Mel B and fiancé Rory McPhee's wedding plans: What we know so far" by The Mirror.