Inside the Stylish Three-Day Wedding of Abby Champion & Patrick Schwarzenegger
White Lotus star Patrick Schwarzenegger and model Abby Champion celebrated their love with a three-day wedding in early September in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, planned by Ashley Graham Events. The festivities included an intimate farm-to-table rehearsal dinner, a welcome barbecue, and a breathtaking wedding day, with the couple giving an exclusive interview to Vogue and sharing photos from their special weekend.
How Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion Met
The couple’s story began in 2015 on a casual drinks date in Los Angeles with a mutual friend. Sparks flew between the two immediately. “He got my number, asked me out, and the rest is history,” Abby says. Eight years later, Patrick proposed to Abby while on an early morning beach walk in Santa Monica. It was intimate, relaxed, and everything I had ever imagined,” she says of their proposal. The actor, who's the son of Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger, announced his engagement to the model in December 2023.
The Three-Day Celebration Details
Ashley Graham Events acted as their wedding planner—with significant direction from Patrick himself. “Funny enough, it’s more Patrick’s personality to dive into the flowers and little details, so he helped with so much, which I absolutely loved,” says Abby.
Thursday: Rehearsal Dinner
On Thursday, September 4, they held an intimate farm-to-table rehearsal dinner with their families and the wedding party. For the rehearsal dinner, Abby wore a dreamy Zimmermann gown, while Patrick opted for a powder-blue Tom Ford suit.
Friday: Western Welcome Barbecue
Then on Friday, guests gathered at a Western-themed welcome barbecue at nearby Gozzer Ranch. The bride wore a long-sleeved lace Bec + Bridge dress, black cowboy boots, and a black hat. “Western night was a whole different vibe, and honestly, one of the most fun looks of the weekend,” says Abby. Patrick’s complete look was timeless and created by Tom Ford.
Saturday: The Wedding Ceremony
On Saturday, September 6, Abby walked down the aisle wearing a custom silk wool column gown with a high neck and dramatic deep V back by Danielle Frankel. In lieu of a traditional train, the bride opted for a silk overskirt with a hand-painted lining. She paired it all with soft tulle opera-length gloves and a fingertip-length veil. Patrick waited for her under a floral arch in a custom tuxedo by Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford. Her father officiated the ceremony on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene, with the crystalline water and the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop.
Evening Reception and Wardrobe Change
After the ceremony and cocktail hour, Abby changed into a second Danielle Frankel gown – a hand-painted floral design with dripping strands of organza and delicate pearl trim, for the evening celebrations. “She even designed a matching neck scarf and ballet flats, which added such a playful touch,” says Abby. The newlyweds and their guests boated to Hagadone Event Center for the cocktail hour and reception where the dance floor opened after speeches from family and friends.
| Event Day | Location | Abby's Fashion | Patrick's Fashion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday Rehearsal | Farm-to-table dinner | Zimmermann gown | Powder-blue Tom Ford suit |
| Friday Welcome | Gozzer Ranch | Bec + Bridge lace dress & boots | Timeless Tom Ford |
| Saturday Ceremony | Lake Coeur d’Alene | Custom Danielle Frankel gown | Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford |
| Saturday Reception | Hagadone Event Center | Floral Danielle Frankel gown | White tuxedo |