Inside Patrick Schwarzenegger And Abby Champion’s Star-Studded Wedding

Patrick Schwarzenegger is officially a married man. The "White Lotus" actor tied the knot with longtime love Abby Champion in an intimate lakeside wedding over the weekend. The couple chose the exclusive Gozzer Ranch for their nuptials, a venue known for its breathtaking lakefront views. Weddings at the members-only golf and country club start at $20,000, with couples often opting for ceremonies at the Lake Club perched atop a basalt rock bluff. Patrick Schwarzenegger and his new wife have vacationed at Gozzer Ranch before, frequently enjoying Idaho getaways.

Photos obtained by the Daily Mail captured the couple saying “I do” at the ultra-exclusive Gozzer Ranch country club in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, surrounded by family, friends, and Hollywood royalty. The ceremony took place on a bluff overlooking Lake Coeur d’Alene, with a guest list that blended family warmth and Hollywood glam.

Patrick’s father, Arnold Schwarzenegger, beamed with pride as he celebrated alongside ex-wife Maria Shriver, who dazzled in a crimson gown. Also in attendance were Patrick’s sister Katherine Schwarzenegger and her husband, actor Chris Pratt. The bride’s family was equally radiant, with Abby’s mother Laura stunning in a lilac gown while her sister, model Baskin Champion, joined the bridal party.

Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion’s road to the altar wasn’t without a detour. The couple, who have been together for nearly a decade, got engaged in December 2023 with a romantic beachside proposal that they announced on Instagram. Their joint post was captioned simply, “FOREVER AND EVER."

But shortly after the happy news, Patrick landed a career-defining role on "The White Lotus," playing Saxon Ratliff, the arrogant eldest son of a wealthy Southern family. The seven-month shoot in Thailand meant the couple had to put their wedding plans on hold. Speaking to Drew Barrymore earlier this year, Patrick admitted that Abby didn’t mind the delay one bit. “She was so happy,” he shared. “She was ecstatic because she was a huge fan.”

Long before walking down the aisle with Abby Champion, Patrick Schwarzenegger briefly dated pop superstar Miley Cyrus. The pair were first spotted together in November 2014, sharing a kiss at a USC vs. Cal football game in Los Angeles. Their whirlwind romance quickly grabbed headlines, with paparazzi capturing the couple ringing in New Year’s with a kiss and jetting off to Hawaii for a vacation just weeks later.

Though the relationship eventually fizzled, Patrick’s famous father still speaks warmly of Cyrus. During an appearance on "Watch What Happens Live" earlier this summer, Arnold Schwarzenegger shared nothing but praise for his son’s ex. “She’s a wonderful, wonderful girl and human being,” Arnold told host Andy Cohen. “She came up to Sun Valley when we were skiing up there, and she was just a wonderful house guest. We just all loved her.”

The "Terminator" star added, “She was just a really good, good person and fun to hang out with. I’m sorry it didn’t work out. But Patrick, in the meantime, found another girl that he got engaged with and he’s getting married to in September.”

While wedding bells were ringing in Idaho, Patrick Schwarzenegger has also been celebrating the success of the recent season of "The White Lotus." During a recent fan event at Buddakan in New York City, the actor revealed the truth behind his character Saxon Ratliff’s over-the-top protein shakes.

“No, they’re not [as unhinged],” Schwarzenegger said of his real-life recipe. “But [creator] Mike White thought it was so funny to put like seven scoops of protein in the shakes. He thought it was hilarious. He thought it was so funny if Saxon just kept scooping and scooping and scooping. And afterwards we would blend it and I would try it and give it to Lochlan.”

The result? Less than appetizing. “It was just chalk, like pure chalk,” he admitted with a laugh. “It was awful. But mine tastes good in real life.” Even with his real-life fitness background, Patrick joked that the on-set concoctions were nearly impossible to stomach

Of course, Patrick Schwarzenegger’s bride, Abby Champion, couldn’t resist pressing for spoilers about his "White Lotus" character. As Patrick recalled, she tried to get some answers ahead of time. During an appearance on "The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon," the actor revealed, “She was like, ‘Do you hook up with people?’ … and I said, ‘Yes, I do.’ And she was like, ‘Who? Which girls do you get with?’ I was like, ‘I can’t tell you!’”

When Episodes 5 and 6 finally aired, Abby was in for a shock. “She was like, ‘You got with your brother?!’” Schwarzenegger revealed, as host Jimmy Fallon erupted with laughter.