They partied All Night Long!
Lionel Richie has opened up about his daughter Sofia’s lavish South of France wedding, saying he’s “cried enough” throughout the weekend.
The 24-year-old model tied the knot with British music executive Elliot Grainge, 30, at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes in front of a star-studded guest list on Saturday.
And it seems as though proud dad Lionel is still on a high following the joyous occasion.
“Listen to me, I’ve cried enough,” the 73-year-old singer told Extra TV.
“Baby girl got married. When I say that… it’s a great feeling,” added Lionel, who is set to perform at King Charles’ coronation concert.
“I must say, I’ve known Elliot since he was 9 years old. So I know the groom really well. There’s a thing down South we always say: ‘Who’s your people?’ Well, I know his people, so it really is a real wonder to see them in love and just as happy as I’ve ever seen my little girl and Elliot.”
Aside from Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton, who was accompanied by husband Carter Reum, celebrity guests also included Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden, Nicole’s brother-in-law.
“It was a moment where, yes, I was letting her go, but I was also gaining a family,” the legendary singer went on. “The family is getting huge right about now, but we are happy.”
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“She spent the whole time walking down the aisle: ‘I love you dad, I love you dad, I love you dad,’ and I go… ‘You’re killing me. You’re killing me.’ But that’s what a dad wants to hear, and I love Baby Girl so much, and the family was there to root her on,” the 4-time Grammy winner added.
In a TikTok video of the wedding, Lionel proudly told guests “That’s my kid!” while walking arm-in-arm with the dashing bride.
“My little girl is all grown up and starting her own journey with the love of her life. You’ll always be my little bird, but I’m so proud of the woman you’ve become. Endless Love to you and Elliot,” Richie said on Instagram.
The couple then sealed their union with a kiss before guests gathered for cocktails, dinner and the night finished with a fireworks show.
When it came time for the couple’s first dance, they chose “Stuck On You” by the music legend himself.
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Then when Lionel stepped in for their father-daughter dance, they turned up the tempo while dancing to “My Girl” by The Temptations.
The music executive and Sofia started dating in 2021, but kept most of their romance out of the public eye.
After just over one year of dating, the pair announced their engagement in April 2022.
