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Lionel Richie and His Daughter Sofia | Source: Getty Images
Lionel Richie and His Daughter Sofia | Source: Getty Images

'You'll Always Be My Little Bird': Lionel Richie Gushes over His Daughter Sofia Who Just Got Married

Naomi Wanjala
Apr 25, 2023
04:45 P.M.

Lionel Richie's daughter is off the market! She tied the knot this weekend, and her famous father took to his Instagram page to congratulate her in a heartwarming tribute.

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Sofia Richie is the youngest daughter of music legend Lionel Richie. She recently tied the knot in a colorful wedding ceremony, and her father took to social media to share sneak peeks of his daughter's special day. The first photo captured Lionel emotionally staring into his daughter's eyes as he walked her down the aisle.

Another photo showed Lionel posing with his two daughters, Sofia and Nicole, and other pictures showcased glimpses of the wedding, such as the decor and the bride's classy gown. In the last photo, Sofia and her husband can be seen holding hands after they had exchanged vows.

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Alongside the pictures, the "Just Go" singer wrote a touching tribute dedicated to his daughter that read: "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."

Sofia and her newly wedded husband, Elliot Grainge, tied the knot on Saturday in a beautiful, classy ceremony in southern France. Celebrities who attended the wedding at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes include musician Benji Madden and his wife Cameron Diaz, Paris Hilton, and Joel Madden, Nicole Richie's husband. The bride looked stunning in a classy fitted white gown with a long veil designed by Chanel.

The wedding began at 6 p.m. with Lionel Richie escorting his daughter down the aisle. The singer can be heard saying, "That’s my Kid," in a short video clip shared on Sofia's Tiktok page. As for Sophia Richie, she had always dreamed of walking down the aisle with her dad.

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She had always watched some of her friends walk down the aisle and couldn't believe her moment had finally arrived. While she admitted she was initially nervous, she said her father gave her courage after a lengthy conversation.

In another part of the video, Lionel and his daughter Sofia, the youngest of three siblings, dance to "My Girl" as other people join them on the dance floor.

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