Mel C posts sweet message to Spice Girls' Mel B after she misses her star-studded wedding to Rory McPhee
The popstar was absent from Mel's happy day at St Paul's Cathedral on Saturday, which saw Emma Bunton, 49, the sole other girl group member in attendance.
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Spice Girl Mel C has revealed the real reason she didn't attend bandmate Mel B's wedding
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Scary Spice, 50, said I Do to Rory McPhee at St Paul's Cathedral on Saturday
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Emma Bunton, far right, was the only other Spice Girl present bar bride Mel
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The Wannabe hitmaker looked stunning on her special day
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New bride Mel, 50, sealed her wedding to groom Rory McPhee with a kiss outside the architectural landmark.
The Wannabe singer stunned in a gown adorned with dazzling pearl detail around the collar and sleeves and a long flowing veil as she stepped out of the iconic venue.
Ahead of the ceremony, fellow Spice Girl Emma Bunton led the star-studded arrivals in a pale pink frock and matching hat as she rocked up with husband Jade Jones and son Beau, 17.
Yet Mel C, who forged a solo career post-band with tracks including I Turn To You, has now revealed the reason for her no-show.
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She uploaded a snap showing the happy couple together with the words: "So so happy for you both and beyond gutted I couldn't be there.
"Excited to celebrate with you really soon. Yipee!"
In her next slide, Mel showcased a snap of her performing in Stockholm, Sweden.
She added the words: "Bit of a soggy one last night."
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It comes after it was revealed that 51-year-old Victoria Beckham wouldn't be attending the nuptials.
But making sure that Mel felt the love, she shared an Instagram tribute post ahead of her big day with Rory.
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Posh Spice took to her Instagram stories to share a stunning snap of her and her bandmate looking all glammed up.
She added the sweet caption: "Sending love to you @officialmelb!
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"@rorymcphee is a very lucky man! xx."
Victoria, as well as fellow bandmate Geri, were not present at the ceremony.
The MailOnline originally told how Victoria would be out of the country and therefore would not be present to watch Mel walk down the aisle.
A source said: "Victoria has long standing plans out of the country and she simply can't be there.
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"She adores Mel, they get on really well despite their paths going in opposite directions. It's a real shame.
"There is no issue between them, they haven't fallen out. It's just one of those things."
Meanwhile Geri is said to have been absent because of her tense relationship with Mel.
The two women had a pretty big falling out when Mel B revealed that she had an intimate relationship with Geri when the band was starting out.
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Mel made the confession while she was being interviewed for Piers Morgan's Life Stories in 2019.
Geri was stunned and upset by Mel's admission, and even more saddened when Mel allegedly did not issue an apology.
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Mel was on stage in Sweden at the time of the ceremony
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Baby Spice looked stunning in pale pink attire
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