![Blushing bride Sofia Richie looks radiant in an elegant white gown as she celebrates her lavish wedding weekend in the French Riviera. The model and daughter of legendary crooner Lionel Richie stepped out with her British fiance Elliot Grainge on Friday evening during their ultra glamorous trip to tie the knot in Antibes. It was unclear whether the happy couple were heading off to a fancy rehearsal dinner, or were dressed up for the nuptials. The stylish 24-year-old chose a demure, delicately beaded floor length ensemble for the occasion paired with white stilettos and wore her long hair in a chic up do. Her record executive groom, 30, looked dapper in a dark suit and tie as they were snapped by their team of photographers at their swanky hotel at sunset. Among the slew of A-list guests jetting in to watch them exchange vows are Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden, Sofia’s sister Nicole Richie and husband Joel Madden, as well as her father Lionel Richie and brother Miles. 21 Apr 2023 Pictured: Sofia Richie , Elliot Grainge. Photo credit: EliotPress / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA971732_001.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sofia-elliot-married-mega-3.jpg?quality=100&w=293)
Nicole Richie, 40, showed up to sister Sofia Richie‘s wedding ready to make a statement! The former reality star stunned in a one shoulder black archive Donna Karan Collection gown as she arrived to the ceremony on the arm of her husband, Joel Madden, as seen in photos below as well as HERE. Ever the fashionista, Nicole looked exquisite as she took over the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in France on April 22.
Sofia got engaged to the founder and CEO of record label 10K Projects Elliot Grainge in April 2022 after going Instagram official in March 2021. She took to Instagram to share the exciting life update alongside a carousel of adorable snapshots of her being pleasantly surprised by Elliot getting down on one knee at dusk. “Forever isn’t long enough @elliot,” Sofia captioned the pictures.
Upon hearing the good news, Nicole also took to Instagram to celebrate — and did it in the most Nicole Richie way possible. The fashion designer shared a selfie of her and her newly engaged sister on her Story and wrote, “Can’t wait to find ways to make this about me.” She also began to jokingly build the guest list, which will surely include some A-list celebrities. She teased Sofia by asking if she can invite people she both knows and doesn’t know “at all.”
All joking aside, an insider close to the Richie family revealed to HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY that the eldest daughter of Lionel Richie, 72, was actually being quite helpful with wedding planning. “Nicole Richie has been loving every second of helping her sister Sofia plan her dream wedding to Elliot Grainge,” the source divulged. “The two of them would talk about their wedding when they were little girls, and it has really gotten them closer than they ever have. Sofia looks up to Nicole when it comes to fashion, and she knows that her sister wants her to look like the most beautiful bride ever on her day.”
Sofia’s older brother Miles Richie, 28, also stepped up with wedding planning, although a second insider said Sofia certainly had the final say in in all aspects of her nuptials. “Lionel has also been incredibly sweet and he keeps saying he can’t wait to watch his baby girl get married. This really couldn’t have been a more perfect union for Sofia and Elliot. The love and support they have from friends and family has truly been overwhelming.” Congrats to the newlyweds!