Mel C is reportedly set to marry her partner, Australian model and writer Chris Dingwall, in an intimate countryside ceremony in the UK this weekend, marking a major personal milestone for the Spice Girls star.
Although the singer has never publicly announced an engagement, reports suggest the couple are ready to exchange vows in a private celebration surrounded by family and close friends.
Spice Girls Reunion Expected at the Celebration
According to reports, the wedding is expected to bring together nearly all of Mel C’s former Spice Girls bandmates, making it a rare reunion as the group approaches the 30th anniversary of their breakthrough single Wannabe.
Emma Bunton, Mel B and Geri Halliwell-Horner are all believed to have been invited, while Victoria Beckham is reportedly unable to attend because of commitments in the United States during the FIFA Club World Cup.
If the ceremony goes ahead as reported, Mel C will become the final member of the iconic girl group to marry.
Romance Blossomed After Raya Match
Mel C publicly confirmed her relationship with Chris Dingwall in 2024 after months of speculation.
The pair are understood to have met through the celebrity dating app Raya before taking their relationship public.
Chris, believed to be in his forties, has since become a regular presence alongside the singer at public events.
Their relationship has remained largely private despite growing public interest.
Singer Recently Spoke Positively About Marriage
Earlier this year, Mel C hinted that marriage had become a possibility despite previously believing it would never be part of her future.
In an interview with The Times in January, she acknowledged how happy she was with Chris and admitted that getting married was no longer something she ruled out.
Her comments fueled speculation that the couple could eventually take the next step in their relationship.
New Album Reflects Her Emotional Journey
The singer has also credited her romance with Chris as a major influence on her latest album, Sweat.
Speaking about the project, she explained that the songs trace an emotional journey from heartbreak to the excitement of finding love again.
She has described Chris as easygoing, fun and someone who shares her active lifestyle, revealing that they enjoy exercising together and have similar personalities.
A Life Marked by Previous Relationships
Before meeting Chris, Mel C spent seven years in a relationship with her former manager Joe Marshall before the couple separated in 2015.
She is also mother to 17-year-old Scarlett, whom she shares with former partner Thomas Starr.
Speaking Openly About Mental Health
In recent years, Mel C has become increasingly candid about her struggles with depression, revealing that feelings of loneliness played a significant role during the height of the Spice Girls’ global success.
She detailed her clinical depression in her 2022 memoir, explaining that the group’s split in 2000 coincided with some of the most difficult periods of her life, including struggles with binge drinking and binge eating.
The singer has said her depression was heavily influenced by her circumstances rather than being purely medical, adding that recovery became a long-term process while she continued touring and promoting her solo music.
Feeling Isolated During the Spice Girls Era
Reflecting on those years during an appearance on The Louis Theroux Podcast, Mel C admitted she often felt isolated because she was frequently the only member of the band who was not in a serious relationship.
While her bandmates built families or long-term partnerships, she said she experienced extended periods of being single, something that contributed to feelings of loneliness despite the group’s enormous global success.
She also dismissed the common perception that life as a pop star meant endless romantic opportunities, explaining that Spice Girls concerts attracted predominantly young female fans and LGBTQ+ audiences rather than the stereotypical rock-and-roll environment.
Looking Back on High-Profile Relationships
Mel C has previously spoken about several well-known romances from her past, including a brief relationship with Robbie Williams in 1997 and a later romance with J Brown of the boy band 5ive.
She has described the relationship with Robbie as a youthful chapter that ended painfully, while noting that she has remained on friendly terms with J Brown over the years.
Today, however, her focus appears firmly on the future, with reports suggesting she and Chris Dingwall are preparing to begin married life together in what is expected to be an intimate countryside celebration.
What’s Next?
Neither Mel C nor Chris Dingwall has publicly confirmed the reported wedding plans.
If the ceremony takes place as expected this weekend, it will mark a new chapter for the singer while also providing a rare reunion of the Spice Girls as the legendary group celebrates three decades since Wannabe launched them to worldwide fame.
Summary
Mel C is reportedly set to marry Australian model and writer Chris Dingwall in a private UK countryside ceremony this weekend.
The wedding is expected to reunite most of the Spice Girls, although Victoria Beckham is reportedly unable to attend due to commitments in the United States.
The reported marriage follows two years of their public relationship and comes after Mel C openly discussed finding happiness again following years of personal struggles with depression and loneliness.
