Ring the wedding bells, for it’s official: Sofia Richie is now a married woman!
The 24-year-old model and Lionel Richie’s youngest daughter reportedly tied the knot with her fiancé Elliot Grainge, a British record executive, in an extravagant wedding ceremony held on Saturday at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France. The event was described in various accounts. According to an article published in Vogue, a few weeks before the wedding ceremony, she went to the Chanel haute couture salons in Paris with her mother-in-law, Lady Caroline Grainge, and her closest friend, Ali Meller, for her last dress fitting. Also accompanying her on this trip was Ali Meller.
According to an article published in a fashion magazine, Sofia’s wedding dress had “a unique bridal silhouette with a criss-cross neckline inspired by a look from Chanel’s fall 2023 collection.”
And here’s the kicker: her “something blue” was an “S&E” embroidered with the wedding date that was sewn into the inside of the garment. “I am so excited,” Sofia was quoted as saying to the site. It’s because I’m getting married to Elliot, which I know sounds corny, but he is the guy I’ve always imagined myself with.
The big day began with Sofia throwing a brunch for a select group of her pals to kick off the festivities. On Friday, she was seen looking absolutely beautiful while wearing a white gown.
In the days preceding the big event, Sofia gathered her loved ones at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc to take pictures and share them with each other. ET was informed by a source that Sofia and Elliot are “so excited for their wedding celebrations,” in reference to the time leading up to the wedding. They are so head over heels for one another, and all of their loved ones and friends can’t wait to be a part of this special day. Everyone has been slowly making their way into France in preparation for the big day, and those individuals who are already there are having the time of their lives.
The insider went on to say that Sofia and Elliot have an incredible connection and that they are very much in love with one other and in sync. “Sofia is beyond excited about the fact that she will be wearing a Chanel outfit. It will take up the whole of the weekend.”
The wedding takes place exactly one year after the pair announced that they were engaged in April 2022. Richie posted her social media statement at the time with the hashtag “@Elliot” and the phrase “forever isn’t long enough.”
In April of 2021, after Sofia had ended her romance with Scott Disick the previous year (in 2020), ET announced her relationship with Elliot.
A reliable source shared the information that at the time, “They have been friends for years, and Elliot is also close with Sofia’s brother, Miles.”
“It’s very nice for Sofia to date someone that her family approves of and likes,” the insider said further. “It’s very nice for Sofia to date someone who her family likes.” “Sofia and Elliot are enjoying their time spent together very much.”
According to a source who spoke to Entertainment Tonight, her famous relatives had the following reaction to the news: “Lionel, Nicole, and the rest of Sofia’s family are really happy for her and think Elliot is a great guy who fits in perfectly with them.”
In October, Sofia and Nicole went to Paris to celebrate the bachelorette party that Nicole was throwing. The celebration included NSFW accessories.
The future bride announced to her followers, in advance of her big day, that she had become a member of the Jewish faith. In April of that year, she said on her Instagram Story, “What a magical day.” I would want to express my gratitude to Cantor Nathan Lam for assisting me during this process of converting to Judaism. It has been one of the most life-changing and eye-opening events for me. Today was that day!!!”