Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion’s Three-Day Idaho Wedding: Style, Family, and Flat-Out Glamour

Jordan Collins here, your ever-so-helpful guide who assumes you probably need a hand deciphering this wedding weekend, darling. If you thought a celebrity wedding could be all pomp and pageantry with zero chaos, think again, because Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion turned their Idaho nuptials into a carefully curated three-day affair that balanced intimate family moments with a star-studded guest list. The festivities unfolded in Coeur d’Alene over Labor Day weekend, starting with a cozy rehearsal dinner for the couple’s families and wedding party. Yes, even in a location that sounds like a postcard, there had to be logistics, and they were neatly handled so no one tripped over the floral budget or the timing of the Bentley rental.

Abby Champion leaned into a Western chic vibe that would make any fashion editor swoon. First came a welcome barbecue at a nearby ranch, where Abby wore cowboy boots and a hat paired with her lace Bec + Bridger gown. In Vogue’s interview published September 13, she described Western night as a “whole different vibe” and “one of the most fun looks of the weekend.” It’s the kind of detail that signals this wedding wasn’t a cookie-cutter affair; it had personality and a wink to Abby’s fashion sense. The next day, the bride stepped into a custom Danielle Frankel gown featuring a high neck, a deep V back, and a silk overskirt train with hand-painted lining that trailed behind her. Accessories included tulle opera gloves and a veil tucked into her blond locks. Given Abby’s couture‑tuned career, this choice wasn’t a casual decision; she emphasized the importance of trusting a designer with whom she could openly share ideas, noting she felt “incredibly comfortable” collaborating with Frankel.

Patrick Schwarzenegger, 31, complemented the sparkle with a classic black and white tuxedo, maintaining a refined, understated balance to his bride’s show-stopping ensemble. The ceremony itself, officiated by Abby’s father Greg Champion, offered a Lake Coeur d’Alene backdrop that was striking enough to look like a postcard even in the ceremony photos. Abby described her decor approach as minimal—a deliberate choice born from a fear of bees that would have spooked even the calmest planner. The result, according to her, “turned out perfectly,” and yes, we love a bride who leans into a personal phobia and makes it chic rather than shrinking away from it.

The guest list read like a who’s who of both families and familiar faces from the Hollywood circle. Abby’s parents, Greg and Laura Champion, and her siblings were on hand, while Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver, and Christopher Schwarzenegger attended Patrick’s side, joined by Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt. The event extended beyond the core families to include White Lotus co-stars Jason Isaacs, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Sam Nivola, in addition to Taylor Lautner, Olivia Jade, Iris Apatow, Rob Lowe, and his son John Owen Lowe. The weekend was less about spectacle and more about a deeply familial, almost nostalgic celebration, with a vibe that felt both intimate and starry at once. As Abby reflected, the entire weekend felt like a dream pipeline—something rushing by so fast you barely have time to blink, yet leaving a lasting imprint as they step into the next chapter together.

If you’re wondering what the couple’s next moves are after a wedding that felt like a cinematic montage, Abby’s remarks to Vogue signal an excited, present-tense outlook: she can’t believe it’s over and is eager to begin this new life with Patrick. And yes, we’re watching—because if a three-day Idaho wedding with a near‑perfect balance of couture and country vibes is any indicator, the Schwarzeneggers are leaning into a season of stylish, family-forward moments that could become a template for future high-profile celebrations. What to watch next? The couple’s next public appearances and any new fashion collaborations that might ripple out from this weekend.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and [E! News, Vogue (interview), People Magazine]
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