Leslie Grossman and Sascha Penn officially tied the knot after a private elopement on Martha’s Vineyard in July 2025. The couple later marked their marriage with a cozy dinner party at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, orchestrated entirely by acclaimed film producer and longtime friend Ryan Murphy, who served as their wedding planner.
A Magical Winter-Themed Reception with Close Friends
The intimate evening featured a winter wonderland atmosphere, bringing together close acquaintances such as Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor. The event was designed to feel warm and celebratory, reflecting the joy of the newlyweds and their loved ones.
Leslie Grossman expressed the surprise and joy of the occasion:
“It really was the ultimate wedding gift that we didn’t know that we needed,”
she revealed. Grossman shared how Murphy insisted on hosting the event despite her initial reservations.
“Ryan was like, ‘Listen, your friends and your family want to celebrate you, and I’m giving you a party and that’s that,’ which was so sweet,”
she said.
“It was funny because my first instinct was, ‘Oh, let’s not make a big deal out of this,’ and if you know Ryan Murphy, he’s not someone that you say no to. And of course, because Ryan is always right, it ended up being truly one of the most special nights of our lives.”
Grossman described the celebration as
“so beautiful and perfect and lovely. It was a really great way to welcome in the new year,”
highlighting the significance of the event as both a wedding moment and a meaningful start to the year.
Family Presence and Reflections on Love Later in Life
The gathering included Leslie’s 19-year-old daughter Goldie from a previous marriage, alongside Sascha’s three adult children, reflecting a blend of families coming together. Grossman shared hopeful thoughts about finding love in later years, encouraging others to remain optimistic about relationships at any stage.
She explained:
“You can meet someone when you both come into it with full lives and stories and a little emotional mileage, and it can still be as good as you thought it was going to be when you were a very young person. In fact, it’s even better,”
adding a positive perspective on mature love.
Emphasizing the power of choice in relationships, Grossman noted,
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“you’re together because you want to be, because you’re choosing it, not because you need it, you just want them in your life,”
and reminded that
“It’s just a reminder that it is never too late to start again and to begin again and to add a new chapter. It’s never, ever, ever too late.”
The Meaning and Future of Their Celebration
Ryan Murphy’s role as the wedding planner for this occasion highlighted his dedication to supporting his longtime friend, creating a memorable and heartfelt experience. The celebration not only honored Leslie Grossman and Sascha Penn’s relationship but also served as an inspiring message about love’s possibilities at any age.
Following this event, there is anticipation about Leslie’s return to American Horror Story season 13 and updates on the cast, continuing the actress’s career momentum alongside her personal happiness.
