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Emma Roberts marries actor Cody John in Idaho wedding ceremony

Actress Emma Roberts has married fellow actor Cody John in an intimate outdoor ceremony in Sun Valley, Idaho, concluding a four-year relationship.

Emma Roberts marries actor Cody John in Idaho wedding ceremony
Emma Roberts marries actor Cody John in Idaho wedding ceremony

Actress Emma Roberts has married fellow actor Cody John in an intimate outdoor ceremony in Sun Valley, Idaho, concluding a relationship that began four years ago. According to reporting by International Business Times, the wedding took place on Saturday on a private estate near a lake, bringing together close family and friends to celebrate the milestone.

The couple exchanged vows on a wooden platform overlooking the surrounding mountain landscape, enduring temperatures reaching roughly 35 degrees Celsius, or 95 degrees Fahrenheit, as noted by Bollywoodshaadis. The ceremony lasted approximately 45 minutes.

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The bride wore a custom off-white silk chiffon gown designed by Monique Lhuillier. According to AOL, the creation took nine months and nearly 1,000 hours to complete, crafted to give a vintage-inspired look that the actress described to Mirror as resembling a "ghostly doll." The dress featured 25 yards of silk chiffon dyed to an antique rose shade and included an impressive lace train. John wore a classic black tuxedo for the ceremony, according to Ibtimes.

One of the most talked-about moments from the afternoon involved Roberts walking down the aisle while holding the hand of her young son, Rhodes. The child, whom Roberts shares with her former partner Garrett Hedlund, attended alongside other relatives including the bride's mother, Kelly Cunningham, and her sisters, Brit and Kara Elkin, who reportedly served as bridesmaids.

The guest list also featured notable family members. According to Ara, the bride's aunt, Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts, sat in the front row alongside her husband, Danny Moder, wearing a black-and-white polka-dot dress. However, the bride's father, Eric Roberts, was absent from the ceremony. Ara notes that his absence was expected following estranged relations stemming from past drug addiction and family friction detailed in his memoirs.

Following the formal ceremony, the celebration transitioned to an after-party where Roberts changed into an archival black two-piece outfit from Monique Lhuillier's 2004 collection, featuring a corset top and a layered silk organza skirt. I love the idea of wearing black for the after-party, Roberts told Mirror and AOL. We love doing something that’s a little unexpected.

Timeline of the Relationship

  • Summer 2022: The couple first went public when John shared a black-and-white photograph of the pair kissing on social media.
  • July 2024: Roberts announced their engagement on Instagram with a photo showcasing her ring, joking in the caption about beating her mother to the news.
  • Saturday: The couple married in an outdoor ceremony in Sun Valley, Idaho, followed by a reception and late-night celebration.

The romance follows a slow-burn progression that began after mutual industry friends introduced the pair. Early sources indicated that Roberts proceeded cautiously at first, mindful of blending lives with her son. The engagement itself drew wide attention, with jewelry experts estimating the value of her round-cut diamond ring on a yellow gold band to be substantial.

Neither Roberts nor John released immediate official statements regarding the nuptials at the time reporting emerged, leaving guests and fashion publications to break the news. Fans can expect additional details and official editorial spreads to surface as the newlyweds transition into married life.

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