Unseen Images Of Sophia Richie’s Wedding

By Lauren Mccluskey 2 years ago

1. A pre-wedding snap of Sofia Richie

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If you haven't yet heard, Sofia Richie got married over the weekend and her fans have not been able to get enough of her wedding.  And they haven't had to wait long on the edges of their seats either, as the model and Nudesix Beauty director has kept everyone with her every step of the way.

2. Together in France

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Sofia Richie arrived in the South of France with members of her family and her new music executive husband, Elliot Grainge, and the pair posed for a few shots in the beaming sunshine, by the pool and the ocean at their absolutely stunning wedding location.

3. The excitement!

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And spirits were high too as the excitement set in for the big day.  The pair spent the day with their family members and explored the beautiful surroundings of the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc which is located on the French Riviera in coastal Antibes.

4. Arriving at the rehearsal dinner

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That Friday evening, Sofia Richie continued the pre-wedding festivities at her glamorous welcome and rehearsal dinner.  Sofia, her family members, and welcomed guests posed on the steps of the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc before they went inside to celebrate.

5. Sofia & Nicole Richie: Sisterly Love

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Sofia and her sister Nicole Richie posed for one of the hired photographers in advance of the classy rehearsal dinner.  Nicole wore a leaf-green full-length number and the pair displayed their sisterly love on the enchanting steps of the charming French Hotel.

6. Cameron Diaz and her family arrive

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The wedding 
weekend
was a star-studded affair, as celebrities were spotted arriving to join in Sofia Richie's and Elliot Grainge's celebrations.  Cameron Diaz was spotted arriving at the hotel with Benji Madden and their rarely-seen daughter, Raddix.

7. The first Chanel dress

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The wedding was a real Chanel affair, as Sofia Richie wore not one, but THREE bespoke Chanel dresses throughout her weekend wedding extravaganza.  And her first dress was an embroidered high-necked traditional white gown.

8. The Golden Hour

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Sofia and Elliot shared some stunning 
golden hour 
snaps as they posed in the evening sunshine ahead of their rehearsal dinner.  Sofia wore her hair in a classy updo that showed off her stunning diamond earrings that were designed by her sister, Nicole Richie.

9. The Rehearsal Dinner

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Sofia Richie's astonishing glow has definitely caught the attention of the masses, as her makeup look for her rehearsal dinner has gone completely viral on TikTok.  Influencers worldwide have recreated her look, providing tutorials for fans to try at home.  And
no
, you don't only have to use Chanel!

10. Sharing a kiss

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Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge couldn't get enough of each other as they posed for many shots sharing a kiss.  Here, Sofia's gorgeous
snatched bun
updo is really on display and you'll be pleased to know that it's achievable at home too with a rope braid and some bobby pins!

11. A beautiful setting

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There's no denying that the setting was perfect: the deep blue sea, the sun, the beautiful natural rock formations...  In fact, the enchanting venue is known as one of Antibes' most prestigious and extravagant hotels and is regularly frequented by the biggest stars and the wealthiest names.

12. "Today's the day!"

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On the morning of the wedding, Sofia Ritchie even took to social media to share some snaps of her intimate bridal breakfast, captioning them with "Today's the day!"  Clearly, excitement levels were high that morning as she shared breakfast with her loved ones just hours before she walked down the aisle!

13. And the second Chanel dress

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The second Chanel dress of the weekend was the dress Sofia Richie, 24, said
'I do'
in when she married Elliot Grainge.  It was a white beaded halter dress, with embellished details, a long train, and a stunning veil.  The fashion icon and model wore her hair up again to create this timeless and beautiful bridal look.

14. Glow-up

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The makeup artist shared happy memories of prepping in a room close to Sofia's bridesmaids with a lot of laughter and they were seriously feeling the love and excitement for the day ahead.  The aim was to create a glowing and natural look using a mixture of products including Nudestix, Maybelline, and, of course, Chanel.

15. Sofia Ritchie & Elliot Grainge

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Sofie Richie's three main looks of the weekend were all dominated by Chanel and many fans and critics have been speculating on the cost of the extravagant celebration.  It is thought that Sofia's dresses alone cost in the region of $800,000 altogether!

16. A proud father

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Now if you're somehow not familiar with Sofia Richie, you'll probably recognize her name because she is one of the daughters of music legend, Lionel Richie.  But she has certainly made a name for herself as a model, fashion icon, and director of Nudestix Beauty.  And her TikTok fashion and beauty content means that she lives rent-free in most of our heads now too!

17. Family portrait

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Sofia Richie poses with her father, Lionel Richie, and mother, Diane Alexander just before she walked down the aisle.  And even though it was very much a family affair, unfortunately, her brother, Miles Richie, was forced to miss the festivities after testing positive for Covid-19.

18. Ahan Shetty & Tania Schroff

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Sofia's and Elliot's star-studded wedding guest list not only included Cameron Diaz, but the son of the legendary Indian actor, Suniel Shetty, was there too.  Ahan Shetty and his long-term partner Tania Shroff were snapped posing at the dreamy location ready for the festivities.

19. The Father of the Bride

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Sofia Richie greeted her adorable flower girls and young ring-bearers as she prepared to walk down the aisle at the luxury hotel with her proud and emotional father, Lionel Richie.  The monochromatic color scheme of the wedding was incredibly classy and effective.

20. A star-studded guest list

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The wedding guests really made an effort to fit into the monochromatic color scheme too, as they all dressed head-to-toe in sophisticated black numbers to match the day's classy aesthetics.  Amongst the stars invited were Cameron Diaz, Paris Hilton, and her husband Carter Reum, as well as Benji and Joel Madden.

21. Walking down the aisle

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Sofia walked down the aisle, which happened to be the elegant steps of the luxury French hotel, with her father, Lionel, surrounded by plumes of stunning white flowers.  Lionel was clearly emotional and incredibly proud as he linked arms with his youngest daughter to give her away to Elliot Grainge.

22. Bridesmaids

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The bridesmaids and groomsmen make their own way down the aisle, dressed in suave black and complete with white bouquets.  Sofia Richie told Vogue in an interview after the wedding that they planned everything down to the second and it took a whole seven and a half minutes to actually walk down the aisle!

23. The adorable flower girls

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No wedding is complete without adorable flower girls and ring-bearers, and the Richie-Grainge wedding had both.  The flower girls walked hand in hand down the aisle, carrying baskets of white petals and wearing beautiful dresses from the luxury baby and childrenswear brand
Strawberries and Cream.  
The young ring-bearers followed behind wearing smart black suits.

24. You may kiss the bride

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Sofia and Elliot were married in a traditional Jewish ceremony by the Rabbi Thomas Salamon of London's Westminster Synagogue.  It was really important to Elliot Grainge, who is Jewish, to have a traditional Jewish wedding, and here, you can see that he wore a tallit and kippah as well as his Tom Ford tuxedo.

25. Just married

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Sofia had a Christian upbringing but she said that now she has converted, it was as important to her to have a traditional Jewish wedding as it was to her new husband and his family.  And as the happy couple said their vows, emotional guests looked on in awe.  The groomsmen even stood on the chairs to get a better look!

26. Sofia's third wedding look

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For the evening festivities, Sofia quickly got changed into her third and final Chanel dress of the weekend.  This time, she wore a stunning white mini-dress and was really ready to party.  Each of her bespoke Chanel dresses had a subtle heart embroidered into them to represent Sofia's and Elliot's love - Such a thoughtful detail.

27. Party time

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The post-wedding celebrations are definitely going to be remembered by everyone who was there that night.  As the happy couple partied into the night, they had performances by Benji Madden of Good Charlotte's hit song, 
Lifestyles of the Rich and the Famous
, and, of course, it wouldn't be a celebration without a performance from her father, Lionel Richie, too!

28. Celebrations

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And throughout the celebrations, Sofia did not forget about including her fans, as she shared her special day on TikTok.  She shared significant moments from her dress fittings before the wedding, to the bouquet toss, and even her and her guests' dance moves in the evening.

29. Jewish Traditions

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Jewish traditions were even included throughout the evening festivities, starting with the playlist including popular Israeli artist Omer Adam's song, 
Tel Aviv
.  There was also an energetic hora and a traditional chairlift too.  It's safe to say that the energy kept its momentum and there were smiles on everyone's faces right until the end.

30. And it ended with a bang!

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The happy newlyweds ended their festivities with a truly explosive finale which was the perfect end to an incredibly magical weekend of wedding festivities.  It was truly a luxurious, extravagant, romantic, traditional, star-studded celebration of Sofia and Elliot's love for each other.

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