Sofia Richie radiates in ivory-beaded gown as she kisses Elliot Grainge before tying the knot
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: On Friday, Sofia Richie and her fiance Elliot Grainge celebrated their upcoming wedding with a luxurious reception at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on the French Riviera. Rumored to tie the knot on Saturday, the couple looked absolutely stunning as they headed to the beach to take some photos.
Sofia, who is the daughter of music legend Lionel Richie, looked elegant and radiant in an ivory-beaded gown that featured a high neck and intricately embellished bodice. Her blonde tresses were styled into a chic chignon and she opted for a minimalistic approach to accessories, wearing only a pair of diamond pendant earrings to complement her radiant makeup. Meanwhile, Elliot looked sharp and handsome in a dark tailored suit which he paired with a crisp white shirt, a polka dot tie, and a graphic pocket square. As they soaked up the sun, Elliot guided his beautiful fiancee down onto the beach and the couple appeared to be enjoying their picturesque surroundings.
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Sofia Richie converts to Judaism
Sofia recently announced her conversion to Judaism as she prepared for her marriage to fiance Elliot Grainge. The 24-year-old model and daughter of Lionel Richie shared the news on Instagram, alongside a photo of herself and expressed gratitude towards Cantor Nathan Lam for guiding her through the process. Richie described it as "one of the greatest experiences" of her life and wrote, "What a magical day...Today was that day!!! ✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️."
Grainge, a 28-year-old music executive and the son of Universal Music Group CEO and chairman Sir Lucian Grainge is Jewish. He has previously shared stories about his bar mitzvah, where he had a big UK boyband in attendance. Richie's recent conversion to Judaism is seen as a significant step in their relationship, as they are set to tie the knot later this year.
Journey to engagement
Sofia and Elliot's romantic relationship began in 2021 after being friends for some time. Sofia had recently split from Scott Disick who is 39 years old. In April 2022, Elliot proposed to Sofia during a tropical getaway, surrounded by candles and flowers. Sofia shared images from their engagement on Instagram and wrote, "Forever isn't long enough." Elliot is well-liked by Sofia's father, Lionel Richie, who has known him since he was 12 years old. Lionel, who is a friend and frequent collaborator of Elliot's father, expressed his admiration for him in an interview with Access Hollywood. The couple celebrated their engagement with a party attended by Sofia's siblings, Nicole and Miles, as well as her brother-in-law Joel Madden and Benji Madden.