![Sofia Richie shows off her sensational physique while cuddling up to fiancé Elliot Grainge in the South of France as her pals hint couple's wedding is imminent. 19 Apr 2023 Pictured: Sofia Richie shows off her sensational physique while cuddling up to fiancé Elliot Grainge in the South of France as her pals hint couple's wedding is imminent. Photo credit: EliotPress / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA970785_031.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sofia-Richie-Wedding-Weekend-MEGA-6.jpg?quality=100&w=293)
![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_027.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sofia-elliot-married-mega-1-1.jpg?quality=100&w=294)
![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_018.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sofia-wedding-4.jpg?quality=100&w=293)
“This is [my] baby girl,” Lionel Richie told Entertainment Tonight on Monday (Apr. 24), after American Idol’s live show and days after he walked his daughter, Sofia Richie, down the aisle. Sofia, 24, tied the knot with Elliot Grainge, and Lionel, 73, said the experience of seeing his daughter get married was deeply moving. “All I can say to you is, for every dad that’s ever been this way or getting ready to experience it, it is a humbling time in your life. Because you’re handing one of the loves of your life away.”
Lionel also said that he had no worries about who his daughter would marry. “But really, I’ll tell you a story, I’ve known Elliot since he was 9,” the “Dancing on the Ceiling” singer said. “So interestingly enough, I didn’t have to vet the kid. I know who he is!” Lionel said that he and Elliot’s father, Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge, had been “friends [for] a very long time. I love [Elliot]. I love them. So, it was really great. I mean, I was crying. It was a great ceremony. I love that it was one of those moments I will never, ever forget.”
Sofia and Elliot, 29, married on Apr. 22 at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Southern France. She wore a long-sleeved Chanel wedding dress with sequin details for the event, attended by celebs like Cameron Diaz with Benji Madden, Sofia’s sister Nicole Richie with Joel Madden, and Paris Hilton. The wedding took place a year after Elliott got down on one knee, proposing with an emerald-cut diamond ring.
Sofia shared highlights from the wedding on her TikTok. In one video, viewers saw all the greatest moments from the event, including the kiss, the explosive fireworks display that commemorated the reception, when Lionel serenaded his daughter to the tune of “My Girl,” and a moment when Sofia was jumping around the stage while Joel and Benji gave a private Good Charlotte concert. Sofia also shared the moment she threw the bouquet to her bridal party.
At the end of the wedding weekend, Sofia debuted her diamond wedding ring while enjoying some crepes. The silver band is covered in diamonds and complements her engagement ring (which, an expert told HollywoodLife, was worth about $800,000).