Sofia Richie radiated beauty as she was escorted down the aisle by her father, music legend Lionel Richie, walked her down the aisle at the luxury Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in the French Riviera on Saturday.
On her big day, the model, 24, looked sensational in a beaded ivory gown as her dad sweetly walked her down a flight of stairs as she prepared to marry British music executive, Elliot Grainge.
Before saying ‘I do’ in front of her closest loved ones, she beamed with joy as she linked arms with the four-time Grammy winner, who led his youngest daughter, clad in a breathtaking custom wedding dress, to her groom.
The blushing bride – who had a total of three Chanel dresses for her wedding weekend, including the one she wore to her rehearsal dinner the day prior – wore a delicate gown with iridescent white sequins and a criss-cross neckline, which was inspired by a look from Chanel’s fall 2023 collection.
Vogue first confirmed that the couple exchanged vows on Saturday evening in the South of France.
In a video on the publication’s Instagram, Lionel’s daughter gushed about her groom, 30: ‘I am so excited. [It’s] because I’m marrying Elliot, I know that sounds cheesy—but he is the man of my dreams.’
Blushing bride: Sofia Richie radiated beauty as she was escorted down the aisle by her father, music legend Lionel Richie, walked her down the aisle at the luxury Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in the French Riviera on Saturday
Stunning: On her big day, the model, 24, looked sensational in a beaded ivory gown as her dad sweetly walked her down a flight of stairs as she prepared to marry British music executive, Elliot Grainge
Walking down the aisle: Before saying ‘I do’ in front of her closest loved ones, she beamed with joy as she linked arms with the four-time Grammy winner, who led his youngest daughter, clad in a breathtaking custom wedding dress, to her groom
As for what he might think of her wedding dress, she said: ‘I honestly think Elliot is going to love it. He is my biggest cheerleader when it comes to anything I wear. If he doesn’t cry, I’ll be very sad.’
The model brought her mother-in-law Lady Caroline Grainge and her best friend Ali Meller to her wedding dress fitting in Paris.
Details of the dress included an inscription of ‘S&E’ on the inside, for her ‘something blue.’
The dress also featured two heart embellishments, to symbolize the couple’s connection.
Sofia worked with Chanel creative director Virginie Viard to make her wedding dress vision come to life, and though she admitted that she previously wanted a ‘princess dress’ as she got older she realized she wanted something ‘a bit more simple.’
Sofia also discussed her makeup for the wedding weekend.
‘I’m keeping the makeup for the entire weekend super simple and clean. I just want it to feel timeless: I don’t want to look back in like 20 years and be like, “She’s a glamazon.”‘
As for her after-party dress, Richie wore a short structured dress with the signature Chanel camellia in the front, inspired by Claudia Schiffer’s runway dress.
Wow! No expense was spared to ensure the bride had the perfect wedding
Gorgeous accessories: The influencer wore a sheer veil in front of her face as she prepared to exchange vows with the love of her life
Beautiful: The blushing bride – who had a total of three Chanel dresses for her wedding weekend, including the one she wore to her rehearsal dinner the day prior – wore a delicate gown with iridescent white sequins and a criss-cross neckline, which was inspired by a look from Chanel’s fall 2023 collection
All in the details: Sofia held a delicate arrangement while her dad looked handsome in a black tuxedo
Handsome groom: Grainge was seen arriving with both his parents
Family affair: Sofia’s older sister Nicole Richie stunned in a black asymmetrical black gown
Star-studded guest list: Paris Hilton and her husband Carter Reum were among the celebrity guests who flew across from the United States to see Sofia get married
Sweet: Nicole’s sister-in-law Cameron Diaz, who is married to Benji Madden, wore a black floor-length dress to the ceremony
Intimate: Large floral arrangements adorned the venue as they wed at the picturesque Hotel du Cap Eden Roc
The day prior the couple hosted a lavish reception at the hotel. Sofia looked sensational in a beaded ivory gown as she and her beau headed to the beach to pose for snaps.
Among the slew of stars that jetted in to watch them exchange vows is reportedly Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden, Sofia’s sister Nicole Richie and husband Joel Madden, as well as her father Lionel and brother Miles.
The couple have spared no expense for their stay at the five-star hotel which is set on the seafront of Cap d’Antibes.
Spread across 3 buildings it boasts elegant rooms with courtyard views and sophisticated French-country decor. Built in 1869 as a private mansion, it opened as a hotel in 1889 and is a favourite among stars.
Earlier in the day Sofia kicked off her wedding celebrations with an intimate bridal breakfast.
She took to her Instagram Stories to share a few snaps her closest ones posted of the special morning.
Sofia sported a laid back look for breakfast, wearing a white hoodie, black pajama pants, white slippers and a white hat, along with a pair of black shades.
She also shared a closer look at the cozy breakfast setup, with 10 table settings on an outdoor patio, writing, ‘The big day.’
Lavish: The day prior the couple hosted a lavish reception at the hotel. Sofia looked sensational in a beaded ivory gown as she and her beau headed to the beach to pose for snaps
In love: Sofia and Elliott got engaged in April 2022. The couple started dating in early 2021 and they went Instagram official in April 2021
In addition to the wedding day at Eden Roc guests also enjoyed a welcome dinner at the seafood restaurant TETOU on Thursday and a reharsal dinner held at a private estate on Friday.
Elliot is the son of Lucian Grainge, the chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group.
He works as the CEO of indie record label 10K Projects and works with Trippie Redd and Tekashi 6ix9ine.
Ahead of Sofia’s wedding at the lavish venue, the Christian-born star announced she had converted to Judaism.
The model described it as ‘one of the greatest experiences of my life’ as she was welcomed into the Jewish community.
Sofia and Elliott got engaged in April 2022, taking to Instagram at the time to announce the news as they shared snaps of the sweet candlelight proposal.
The couple started dating in early 2021 and they went Instagram official in April 2021.
A source spoke to Entertainment Tonight at the time and expressed that the happy couple had known each other for an extended period of time prior to the start of their romance.
‘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 who her family approves of and likes,’ they said.
Bride to be! Earlier in the day she kicked off her wedding day with an intimate bridal breakfast, hours before walking down the aisle
‘The big day’: She shared a closer look at the cozy breakfast setup, with 10 table settings on an outdoor patio, writing, ‘The big day’
‘So happy you found your forever fairytale’: Paris Hilton was also in attendance, and shared a photo of the wedding weekend gifts she received from the couple
Fancy: Guests also received white custom bridesmaids robes, which featured their initials in baby blue letters
Splendid! Another gal pal shared a photo of the beautiful venue, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France, writing ‘already crying’
‘Today’s the day!’ Yet another of Sofia’s girlfriends posted a look at the incredible view of the ocean from the venue
Engaged: Richie announced her engagement to Grainge in 2022, showing off her splendid ring
Romantic: She included a number of snaps shots from the proposal, including the moment Elliot got down on one knee
Meanwhile another source told US Weekly of their early romance at the time: ‘Their relationship took off and they have been getting closer and closer and spend practically every day together.’
Sofia was previously in a high-profile relationship with reality television personality Scott Disick, whom she began seeing in 2017.
The former couple, who had a 16-year age gap, were together for nearly three years before they broke things off in May 2020.
They then reconciled that July, although they went on to separate for a final time in August.
Sofia has also been linked to a string of eligible bachelors including Cha Cha Matcha founder Matthew Morton and Israeli shipping heir Gil Ofer.
The ex: Sofia was previously in a high-profile relationship with reality television personality Scott Disick, 39, whom she began seeing in 2017; Scott and Sofia pictured in 2019
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