United Kingdom, July 14 -- Mel B's wedding was a "traditional" affair.

The Spice Girls star tied the knot with hairdresser Rory McPhee earlier this month and the ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral has been likened to a "royal wedding".

A source told HELLO! magazine: "It was like a royal wedding as there were so many people waiting outside, and it was all very warm, very establishment, very traditional; there is an aspect of Melanie that is very traditional."

Mel and Rory were both reduced to tears as they exchanged their vows at the ceremony that was attended by a mixture of family and friends.

The source said: "Melanie was calm but also emotional all day.

"She cried in the church when they were saying vows, as did Rory. The atmosphere ...