Mel B twice marries in a month: the red dress for the wedding in Morocco and the rule (iron) on the dress code of the guests

First the wedding in London, to follow those in Morocco: Mel B of the Spice Girls married twice in a monthand this last ceremony certainly did not disregard the expectations of those who had to be able to enchant again in front of a further dream dress. For the second wedding ceremony, Scary Spice did not prefer white, but the red. An unusual color for a western bride, but certainly well contextualized in the location Choice of her and her husband Rory McPhee: Marrakech’s Selman Hotel.

The royalty and sumptuousness of the London wedding (let’s not forget that Mel B got married in the same chapel in which Lady Diana pronounced her yes) therefore left room for glamor, the most absolute and worthy of only a real spice girl. On the other hand, one and only one is of Scary Spice in the world: His second wedding dress, signed by the fashion house Justin Alexander, could only reflect this uniqueness.

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As with the first white dress, designed for her by Josephine Scott, Caroline Black of the London boutique Evelie Bridal was again accompanied Mel B in the choice and realization of the perfect dress. And it is she who reveals the details of the behind the scenes: «For the wedding dress in Morocco – she tells us – we focused on Justin Alexander’s clothes characterized by a touch of brightness. Mel loved the idea of a red dress, something bold and with many reflections, but at the same time it could be light and comfortable to wear».

Following a first test session at the Evelie headquarters in South Kensington in London, Mel B let herself be guided by Caroline Black in a brainstorming with the fashion house Justin Alexander and her designer team. «After several conversations and sketches, the first model took shape – continues Caroline Black. – Mel gave us precise feedback on what he liked and what not, and the final result was splendid. He had very clear ideas about what he wanted: it was a pleasure to work with her and with Justin Alexander, who gave birth to his vision ».

Mel B in Justin Alexander and Rory McPhee in Alexander McQueen.

Courtesy Evelie Press Office / Joshua Lawrence

Created in collaboration with Justin Warshaw, creative director of Justin Alexander, and the manager of the Terre Hilfrety design, The dress of the Moroccan wedding It was entirely embellished by hand with red crystals and beads: a very high Savoir-Faire, which has requested the joint work of six artisans and over 850 hours of work. Flucky, but also very sensual thanks to the deep heart neckline, the lateral slit, the corset connected with red ribbons and the long train. Last but not leastthe Moroccan -inspired cathedral veil.

«Working with Mel was a real pleasure – Justin Warshaw, CEO and creative director of the Justin Alexander brand, also reveals us. – Every meeting with her was an explosion of creative energy and laughter, and this spirit was perfectly rooted in the dress we created together ».

Equally interesting was the meaning of the dress. While the white one sported in London proudly celebrated his British roots through the signature of Josephine Scott, the latter brought an American brand in the spotlight – such as Justin Alexander – for also reflect Mel B’s life in America (where Scary Spice is also currently judge of America’s Got Talent).

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Last but not least, it is The curiosity that – most of all – preceded the choice of the red wedding dress of Mel B. To reveal it is Giuditta Caggiano, founder of Postcard Perfect and Wedding Planner of both Scary Spice’s wedding ceremonies: «Mel wanted to surprise the bridegroom and be the only one in red: to ensure that it would happen, We decided that I would send an e-mail to all the guests, asking each one not to wear the red absolutely». «In addition – concludes the Italian wedding planner, – the terracotta red color you have chosen was not only the typical one of Marrakech: she perfectly combined on the walls of the Selman Hotel. The installations, flowers, tablecloths, lights: everything was red. Also The Seating Planmade with Moroccan ceramics, resumed the three shades of red of the crystals that made up the dress. A really perfectly contextualized bride look ».