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Geri halliwell even wore white to mel c wedding

146 replies

SummerSpringWater · 19/07/2026 20:27

I actually really thought she wouldn't do that

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Silverbirchleaf · 19/07/2026 21:26

KitchenColourandstyle · 19/07/2026 20:31

TBF none of them would pass the Mums Net white test.

Thought the same.

ChampagneLassie · 19/07/2026 21:28

Mel C looks lovely but the other 3 look awful. Honestly I could have dressed all 3 from my wardrobe of mostly vintage Hobbs/whistles dresses and they’d have looked better. I think Geri’s dress is inappropriate with the colour and length and Mel B looks cheap and trashy. Emma’s is just not very flattering to her.

Silverbirchleaf · 19/07/2026 21:29

TightlyLacedCorset · 19/07/2026 20:55

Well I've always rolled my eyes at the 'No One But The Bride Should Wear White' rule, I've always thought it was petty and small minded and that I wouldn't care if it was my wedding...but seeing this photo has changed my mind. Were Geri holding the flowers, I wouldn't be able to tell who had just got married (clearly I also know the back story, but I would need that info)

Even if the dress code was cream or off white, she could have chosen something less wedding worthy.

Mel C is turned to the side in that pose..clearly subconsciously she realises she doesn't stand out next to Geri.

Mel Bs dress is also terrible. Emma's outfit is quirky but ok.

None are what I would expect of people who must all be reasonably well off and well acquainted with a few designers.

Edited

I thought the same. If Mel C wasn’t in that picture, and Geri had the flowers, you’d think she was the bride.

BunnyLake · 19/07/2026 21:30

Victorius19 · 19/07/2026 21:07

I don't get why Geri has made wearing white/off white her entire personality. It washes her out, and with her colouring she needs to wear strong colours. Just makes me think she's just swapped her eating disorder for another form of controlled behaviour, quite sad really.

As for Mel C's dress, it's just another VB nightie that's too long but she looks happy in it and that's all that matters.

I know, it’s very strange, I don’t think the colour even suits her. Of all the colours why choose white to be the only choice when it always makes her look washed out. Was she trying to turn this all white all the time thing into some kind of legend or iconic legacy (because it hasn’t worked).

The connection to her ED is an interesting one and probably closer to the truth than my thoughts above.

Applepe · 19/07/2026 21:30

They look great. Love the colours. Mel C is the bride, no one is going to mistake Geri for the bride as Geri’s outfit is clearly not a bridal gown. This obsession over not wearing anything white is weird.

LeaveMeBee · 19/07/2026 21:31

I think it looks almost like a very very pale pink rather than white?

As a PP has said, I think there must've been a dress code as it can't be coincidence they're all wearing pale colours

Lifeomars · 19/07/2026 21:32

OwlCalledSage · 19/07/2026 21:11

Where was Victoria? I’d have liked to see her scowling in one of her nighties.

She's in America, looking bored and miserable at the football. Love the word scowling and need to use it more often...

emuloc · 19/07/2026 21:33

How sad that some posters cannot just see four successful Women, who obviously value their friendship, and are just being. I don't care what they are wearing, they are there to celebrate their friends marriage. Maybe if some Women spent less time tearing other Women down, and always commenting on other Women, things might be a bit better for them.

Victorius19 · 19/07/2026 21:38

Vicky B is too busy clinging onto Dave for dear life at the football. There are far too many camera opportunities for the brand to pass up on to say yes to a wedding.

Tonty · 19/07/2026 21:38

Overtheatlantic · 19/07/2026 20:50

It’s the bride’s big day and she gets to wear white; it’s a sign of respect not about being mistaken for the bride. If you and your friends don’t care then crack on, but there’s nothing wrong with brides who don’t want other women wearing white to their wedding.

Who's stopping the bride from wearing white? the guests aren't wearing white wedding gowns, they're just wearing normal clothes that have white in them. You and your entitled friends obviously think you have monopoly of the colour which is total joke as the whole point of 'white', traditionally is to symbolise 'purity/virginity' which you & your mates arent. You'd do better putting that energy into the marriage than trying to be a control freak on your wedding day.

likelysuspect · 19/07/2026 21:39

Strange that people seem personally offended almost and/or baffled about what clothing people choose to wear

I nearly always, always dress in black. I have few other colours and those are navy, dark plum or very dark chocolate

I wouldnt have thought thats anyones business. It doesnt mean Ive made wearing black my 'whole personality'. What does that even mean?

All 4 of them look fantastic and I hope they're living great lives, they deserve it.

TheBlueKoala · 19/07/2026 21:39

SummerSpringWater · 19/07/2026 20:50

Mel c does look amazing, she looks more like Victoria as she’s got older

Same botox/fillers/surgery you mean? They all could be at Madame Tussauds.

likelysuspect · 19/07/2026 21:40

Tonty · 19/07/2026 21:38

Who's stopping the bride from wearing white? the guests aren't wearing white wedding gowns, they're just wearing normal clothes that have white in them. You and your entitled friends obviously think you have monopoly of the colour which is total joke as the whole point of 'white', traditionally is to symbolise 'purity/virginity' which you & your mates arent. You'd do better putting that energy into the marriage than trying to be a control freak on your wedding day.

And wearing white is fairly modern for the bride anyway, back to around Victorian times. Prior to that it was just a pretty dress to be worn.

MyEasterBonnet · 19/07/2026 21:40

I didn’t actually know that Geri only wears white til reading this thread.

Lifeomars · 19/07/2026 21:41

they all look happy and it's good to see that they are still friendly. I remember my nieces being very little girls at the height of the Spice Girls' fame and how obsessed they were with them. We all used to jump around to their music, feels like a million years ago

Overtheatlantic · 19/07/2026 21:42

Tonty · 19/07/2026 21:38

Who's stopping the bride from wearing white? the guests aren't wearing white wedding gowns, they're just wearing normal clothes that have white in them. You and your entitled friends obviously think you have monopoly of the colour which is total joke as the whole point of 'white', traditionally is to symbolise 'purity/virginity' which you & your mates arent. You'd do better putting that energy into the marriage than trying to be a control freak on your wedding day.

Wha? Are you talking to me? Lol. Calm down.

RoseBlueuet · 19/07/2026 21:46

I would imagine that Mel C is close enough to Geri to ask her to leave the white at home for the day.

I really don't think women in this age bracket care about the white rule.

They all look lovely in that photo.

JustSetFireToIt · 19/07/2026 21:56

Mel C looks beautiful - I’m happy for her.

I dont know why Gerri keeps wearing white, it’s a poor choice for her colouring, she’d look better in cream or a butter yellow or even a shell pink.

ktopfwcv · 19/07/2026 21:57

BillieWiper · 19/07/2026 21:02

Yeah she's alright. I just don't like the dress.

I'm definitely not a fan of Geri though who lies about being a bereaved child to sell dreadful kids books and lies about her age and what school she went. Just unnecessary bullshit constantly.

Mel C is the only one who can sing.

Source?

tilypu · 19/07/2026 21:59

Overtheatlantic · 19/07/2026 20:29

Poor thing; she married a cheater and from the looks of the recent pictures of them he seems over her.

I hope that's sarcasm!

Poor thing indeed 😆

Anyone that saw the way she was hanging on his every word at every Grand Prix before he split with his ex, knows that she is just getting what she deserves.

Loubissou · 19/07/2026 22:06

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Sniping and Bitching.

MrSchubertWhiskers · 19/07/2026 22:06

BunnyLake · 19/07/2026 21:22

I think Emma looks great.

So do I!

Bobajobob · 19/07/2026 22:10

SummerSpringWater · 19/07/2026 20:34

Yes imagine the thread Geri posting that dress !!

vicky b needed to give them some tips

VB still holds the all time attention seeking wedding guest dress in my opinion. Dave Gardner and Davinia Taylor 2003. I still think of it every time these threads come up!

Goditsmemargaret · 19/07/2026 22:11

Who dressed Mel B? Awful. The others look great.

midlifeattheoasis · 19/07/2026 22:13

I really don’t like Mel C, but I think she looks lovely (apart from the awful tat). Not the point of the thread, but is that really the best dress MelB could find??

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