'It has been one of the greatest experiences of my life': Sofia Richie announces she has converted to Judaism ahead of her wedding to fiancé Elliot Grainge
Sofia Richie has announced she has converted to Judaism ahead of her wedding to fiancé Elliot Grainge.
The Christian-born model, 24, said she has had 'one of the greatest experiences of my life' as she was welcomed into the Jewish community.
Sofia has converted ahead of her upcoming nuptials to Elliot, 28, who is Jewish.
Taking to Instagram on Monday, the daughter of Lionel Richie wrote: 'What a magical day. I want to thank cantor Nathan Lam for helping me along this journey of converting to Judaism.
'It has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. Today was that day!!!'
'What a magical day': Sofia Richie has announced she has converted to Judaism ahead of her wedding to fiancé Elliot Grainge
Wedding bells: Sofia has converted ahead of her upcoming nuptials to Elliot, 28, who is Jewish
Sofia was raised as a Christian and spent two years at a Christian school, Oaks Christian.
She previously told Complex of her upbringing: ' I went there for two years, and that's where I got my sense. My family wanted church to be a place where we all went together.
'My dad was always traveling and my mom was always working. School is where I did Bible classes and studied God.'
Elliot, meanwhile, is the son of Lucian Grainge, the chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group and had Take That play at his bar mitzvah.
He previously told the Jewish Boston: 'Take That played at my bar mitzvah! They were No. 1 in the UK at the time. The party was great fun and gave me a real taste of how to create an exciting party.'
Sofia and Elliot got engaged on April 19, 2022. And Elliott works as the CEO of indie record label 10K Projects and works with Trippie Redd and Tekashi 6ix9ine.
The couple started dating in early 2021 and they went Instagram official in April 2021.
The countdown to their wedding is on, with Sofia recently celebrating her bridal shower.
Upbringing: Sofia was raised as a Christian and spent two years at a Christian school, Oaks Christian (pictured with dad Lionel Richie and sister Nicole in 2018)
Bride-to-be! The countdown to their wedding is on, with Sofia recently celebrating her bridal shower
Kiss, kiss, kiss! The future bride and groom shared a smooch
The lavish celebration featured a custom-made bar, floral-adorned cakes, and even Elliot himself.
Friends and family feasted on an array of cakes ranging in shades of pink to white and topped off with an array of blossoming florals.
Guests enjoyed drinks ranging from champagne to water, served on a custom bar featuring the bride's name.
The latest bash comes several months after Sofia celebrated her bachelorette party in epic fashion in Paris.
What a delight! Friends and family feasted on an array of cakes ranging in shades of pink to white and topped off with an array of blossoming florals
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