Rob Lowe’s son Matthew marries Emily Markus two weeks after niece Fiona’s death

Rob Lowe and Sheryl Berkoff attended the star-studded California ceremony, while Chad Lowe shared a message about grieving his daughter
Matthew Lowe celebrated his wedding to Emily Markus as the Lowe family mourned the loss of Fiona (@MatthewLowe/Instagram, @ichadlowe/Instagram)
Matthew Lowe celebrated his wedding to Emily Markus as the Lowe family mourned the loss of Fiona (@MatthewLowe/Instagram, @ichadlowe/Instagram)

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Rob Lowe’s son, Matthew, recently married Emily Markus in California. Just days before the wedding, Markus shared a glimpse of the celebrations on social media, as reported by Page Six.

The wedding took place two weeks after the death of Rob’s 13-year-old niece, Fiona. Meanwhile, Rob’s younger brother, actor Chad Lowe, whose daughter recently died, took to social media to share a message about coping with the loss.

Actors Chad (L) and Rob Lowe attend the Hollywood Entertainment Museum's Hollywood Legacy Awards XI held at the Esquire House Hollywood Hills on November 11, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
Actors Chad and Rob Lowe attended the Hollywood Entertainment Museum's Hollywood Legacy Awards XI at Esquire House Hollywood Hills on November 11, 2008, in Los Angeles, California (Alberto E Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Rob Lowe’s son Matthew marries Emily Markus in a star-studded wedding

Images from Matthew’s wedding to Markus gained attention online. The couple’s star-studded wedding had an impressive guest list, including Cameron Diaz, Adam Levine and his wife, Behati Prinsloo, Katy Perry, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and her husband, Marco Perego-Saldana.

Christina Schwarzenegger, Christopher Schwarzenegger and Patrick Schwarzenegger were also present, with Patrick attending alongside his wife, Abby Champion, and his mother-in-law, Maria Shriver.



Rob and his wife, Sheryl Berkoff, attended the ceremony alongside their son, John Owen Lowe, and were seated in the front row. Gwyneth Paltrow served as the ceremony’s officiant.

She wore a white gown with pink floral details, while the bride looked radiant in a white bridal outfit as she walked down the aisle. Family members and friends gathered around the couple to celebrate their special day.

Chad Lowe reflects on daughter Fiona’s death

Fiona Lowe, the 13-year-old daughter of actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter, died on September 29. “We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona. She was a loving young girl who was smart, creative and loved to dance,” her family shared.

“She was adored by her sisters, and she was deeply loved by her parents. 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.”

Chad and his wife also share two daughters, Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10. On Thursday, October 8, more than a week after Fiona’s death, Chad took to his Instagram Stories to share a clip from Olivia Hunt’s 'On Healing' podcast.

“So when we die, where do we go? We return to a state of peace and love. Where were we before we were born?” he said, adding that he believes “there's a spirit that enters the body. It mobilizes. It gives us an intelligence and an awareness.”

Chad also reflected on the pain of losing a child and encouraged people to express their love for those closest to them.

“Every parent believes they're going to outlive their children. But not every parent gets that chance,” he said. “If you have someone you deeply love now, tell them you love them. Leave no conversation unsaid. Leave no wound unhealed.”

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