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title: "Star weddings of July: why Herzigová, Mel C and Aguilera chose marriage at a mature age"
description: "July became the month of star weddings: from a Czech supermodel to Christina Aguilera. Why do celebrities choose marriage at a mature age and how is the attitude towards family changing? We analyze the stories of Herzigová, Mel C and other couples. 💍✨ #starweddings #model #spicegirls"
date: 2026-08-03T13:10:00.000Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/star-weddings-of-july-herzigova-mel-c-aguilera-en
tags: [spice-girls, christina-aguilera, italy, fashion, wedding]
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# Star weddings of July: why Herzigová, Mel C and Aguilera chose marriage at a mature age

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July 2024 became the month of high-profile wedding ceremonies for world-class stars. During this period, several celebrities officially formalized their relationships, proving that there are no age limits for starting a family. Behind each such story lies not only a romantic connection but also a new perspective on partnership, where a conscious choice is more important than social expectations.

### Czech supermodel and businessman: 25 years together

One of the most touching stories of the month was the wedding of Czech supermodel and businessman Gregorio Marsia. The couple, who have lived together for a quarter of a century, finally decided to legalize their relationship. The engagement took place in Turin, Italy, in a small circle of close friends and relatives.

The most solemn part — the wedding ceremony — took place on July 11 at the San Vito church. The 53-year-old bride was escorted to the altar by her father, while the groom arrived accompanied by his three sons: 18-year-old George, 15-year-old Philip, and 12-year-old Edward. For the ceremony, the model chose an elegant midi dress from the French fashion house Lanvin. The celebration was held in a private format with an invitation to about 50 guests. After the religious service and the exchange of vows, the newlyweds continued the celebration at a local restaurant.

### Mel C and Victoria Beckham: friendship and style

On July 18, 2024, Melanie Chisholm, known worldwide as Mel C from the group Spice Girls, wore a wedding dress for the first time. The singer married Australian model and producer Chris Dingwall, with whom she had been in a relationship for several years.

The ceremony took place in one of the castles in the county of Cumbria in north-west England. The couple chose an intimate format, inviting only their closest friends and family members. A special role on this day was played by the singer's 17-year-old daughter Scarlett, who acted as the maid of honor. The girl, raised by her mother after her relationship with developer Thomas Starre, supported her mother at one of the most important moments of her life.

Mel C's wedding look was created by her close friend and fellow group member Victoria Beckham. The singer appeared in a long slip dress in a milky-white color with thin straps, a V-neckline, and a light train, choosing an elegant and restrained style.

### A wedding without a white dress in Italy

Another model who decided to tie the knot this month married 63-year-old screenwriter Jeff Greenstein. The couple met online and had been in a relationship for three years. The ceremony took place in the picturesque town of Orta San Giulio in Italy, where the registration took place in the town hall with a view of the lake. The celebration continued at the Crespi villa.

For this day, the model consciously refused the traditional white dress. She explained her choice by the fact that over the years of her career she had already tried on many snow-white images and wanted something unusual. An exclusive dress was created by the House of Gilles atelier. The look was distinguished by a delicate gray color, a deep neckline, an emphasis on the waist, and a light pleated fabric. The bride complemented the outfit with a veil and drop earrings, which her sons gave her for her 60th birthday.

### Christina Aguilera: secret marriage after 12 years of relationship

The media reported that American singer Christina Aguilera secretly married her partner Matthew Rutler. The 45-year-old artist and musician have been in a relationship for 12 years. Their love story began in 2010 during the filming of the movie "Burlesque", where Aguilera played the lead role and Rutler worked as an assistant producer. A professional acquaintance turned into a romance, and in 2014 Matthew proposed to the singer.

Despite a long engagement and raising a daughter together, the couple did not rush to officially register. For Aguilera, this is her second marriage: she was previously married to music producer Jordan Bratman. After six years of marriage, they divorced, but continue to raise their son Max together.

### The psychology of mature marriage

Psychologist Anna Bogomolets-Lanina notes that the attitude towards marriage in the modern world is undergoing significant changes. If marriage was often a social necessity before, today people prefer to get to know themselves better, build a career and understand their needs first.

"Today, more and more people first build relationships with themselves, and then with a partner. They study longer, develop professionally, explore their own needs, go through different relationships and gradually understand what kind of life they want to create," the expert explains.

According to Bogomolets-Lanina, mature marriages are entered into not out of fear of loneliness, but by conscious choice. A person at a mature age knows their values, boundaries and strengths better. They fall in love less with the imagined potential of a partner and see the real person next to them more, which makes such unions more stable.