Rob Lowe's son ties the knot in Santa Barbara weeks after cousin's tragic passing


The West Wing alum's son Matthew's nuptials were attended by his uncle Chad Lowe and a slew of other famous faces


Matthew Lowe and Rob Lowe attend World Premiere Of Marvel Studios' "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3" on April 27, 2023 in Hollywood, California© WireImage
Beatriz Colon
Beatriz ColonNew York WriterNew York
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Rob Lowe and his family have found a moment of light during a difficult period.

On Saturday, October 10, the West Wing alum's eldest son Matthew Lowe married Emily Markus in Santa Barbara, California.

The nuptials come two weeks after the groom's cousin, his uncle Chad Lowe's one of three daughters, Fiona Lowe, died age 13, from a suicide.

Photo shared by Rob Lowe's son Matthew Lowe with his wife Emily Markus© Instagram
The couple tied the knot in Santa Barbara on October 10

According to Page Six, Gwyneth Paltrow officiated the wedding; she has been friends with Rob for multiple decades, and met his wife Sheryl Berkoff when they were teenagers, when Sheryl, a make-up artist, did make-up on Gwyneth's actress mother Blythe Danner.

The wedding was packed with star friends of the Lowe family. Many of the Schwarzeneggers were there, including Katherine Schwarzenegger and her husband Chris Pratt, the former's mother Maria Shriver, and her three other children, Christina Schwarzenegger, Christopher Schwarzenegger, and Patrick Schwarzenegger along with his wife Abby Champion.

Also in attendance were Katy Perry, Zoe Saldaña and her husband Marco Perego-Saldaña, Behati Prinsloo, Adam Levine, and Cameron Diaz, among others.

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Matthew, 33, and Emily announced their engagement over Fourth of July weekend in 2025, with the former sharing a series of photos of the proposal on Instagram, writing: "Lord of the rings."

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Chad and his wife Kim Painter, who are also parents to daughters Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10, were also in attendance at the wedding, as were their daughters.

Mabel broke her silence on her little sister's tragic passing in an October 3 Instagram post, sharing a slew of photos of the two throughout the years.

John Owen Lowe and Matthew Lowe attend the Los Angeles premiere of "Grace Point" at Regal LA Live on January 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California© WireImage
Matthew with his younger brother John Owen in 2025

"I love you so much Fiona," she wrote. "I wish your short time here was easier and i hope your mind is at ease now. I will honor you forever and keep your memory alive. I love you, i hope you knew just how much." 

Photo shared by Rob Lowe's son Matthew Lowe with his wife Emily Markus© Instagram
Emily and Matthew got engaged in 2025

In a statement announcing Fiona's death on September 29, the Lowe family said: "We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona," remembering her as "a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance."

"She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents," they continued, adding, "In fact, she was the light of our lives. Her passing is devastating for our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time."

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