Lionel Richie Gets Candid About Daughter Sofia's Wedding to Elliot Grainger: 'A Very Humbling Experience'

Lionel Richie shared his experience as the father of the bride at the wedding of Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge in a recent interview. The "American Idol" judge recounted how he felt two days after the couple's nuptials in the South of France.

According to Richie, his daughter's wedding day was a humbling experience, and he described it as "her day" and "her life."

Despite his own fame, Richie acknowledged that his daughter was the center of attention, the star of the day, and talked about how humbling an experience it was. He also expressed joy at seeing his "baby girl" marry and "jump the broom."

Lionel Richie Talks About the Recent Wedding

Lionel Richie, a renowned singer, and songwriter, recently opened up about his experience as the father of the bride at his daughter Sofia Richie's wedding to Elliot Grainge.

According to TODAY, the four-time Grammy winner shared some details about the big day and his relationship with the groom. Lionel revealed that he had known Elliot for a long time, having been acquainted with him since he was just nine years old.

The proud father of the bride further explained that he "vetted the kid" and knows "his people," indicating that he had a deep understanding of the man his daughter had chosen to marry.

Sofia and Elliot's love story began in the spring of 2021, a year after her breakup with Scott Disick. The couple sparked romance rumors, and their relationship continued to flourish, with Elliot asking Sofia to marry him after a year of dating.

Sofia reminisced about the special moment when Elliot surprised her with a trip to Hawaii with their closest friends in April 2022.

On the day of the wedding, Lionel walked his daughter down the aisle, affectionately referring to her as his "little bird."

As per E News, he posted pictures from the ceremony on his Instagram page, along with a heartfelt message congratulating the newlyweds and expressing his pride in Sofia.

As a parent, Lionel was thrilled to see his daughter so happy and in love. He believes that Elliot is the perfect match for Sofia, and he is delighted that his daughter has found someone who loves and cherishes her as much as he does.

In response to her father's message, Sofia commented on the post, saying, "I love you so much, dad."

The "American Idol" judge also revealed to People that he had to rush back from his daughter Sofia's wedding to make it in time for work on April 24. He added, "You go from one exciting story to another exciting story."

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Sofia Richie's Star-Studded French Riviera Wedding

According to Vogue, Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge tied the knot at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France, on a weekend filled with celebrations and attended by several famous personalities.

Among the notable guests were Benji Madden, Cameron Diaz, Paris Hilton, Carter Reum, Nicole Richie, and Joel Madden, who shared the couple's special day on Instagram and TikTok, causing quite a stir on social media.

Sofia Richie, the youngest child of renowned singer Lionel Richie and a model and designer, got engaged to Elliot Grainge, the founder of 10K Projects and a music executive, in April 2022.

Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge were introduced to each other by mutual acquaintances, and their families have a longstanding relationships spanning more than 20 years. This is partly due to the professional collaborations between Lionel Richie and Sir Lucian Grainge, the head of Universal Music Group.

Returning from the wedding, Lionel had to quickly switch gears back to his work, highlighting the hectic schedule that comes with a demanding career.

Nonetheless, he remains proud of his daughter's wedding and excited for her and her new husband as they begin their new life together.

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