Emma Roberts has invited Vogue behind the scenes of her final wedding dress fitting, revealing the custom Monique Lhuillier gown she wore to marry actor Cody John.
Filmed at Monique Lhuillier’s Los Angeles flagship salon shortly before the ceremony, the intimate video captures Roberts seeing the completed version of her dress for the first time. Her mother, sisters, cousins and closest friends join her for the emotional fitting, turning the private fashion appointment into an early celebration of the wedding itself.
Roberts wanted her bridal look to feel romantic, ghostly and drawn from another era rather than traditionally pristine or modern. Lhuillier translated that vision into a softly tea-stained silk chiffon gown in a custom shade described as antique rose.
The dress features a structured boned corset beneath layers of delicately draped chiffon. Approximately 25 yards of fabric were used to create the flowing silhouette, while a slit in the layered skirt adds movement and a subtle contemporary edge.
One of the design’s most distinctive elements is a removable shawl finished with ecru French lace. Draped asymmetrically across the bodice, it transforms the strapless gown into a more covered and dramatic ceremony look while extending into an elegant train.
The accessories continue the vintage-inspired theme. Roberts tries on a chapel-length veil made from antique-rose silk tulle, followed by a delicate lace voilette designed to fall across her eyes before being pushed back like a headband.
The completed ensemble took nine months and close to 1,000 hours to produce. Roberts describes the final effect as almost fairy-like as she sees the full gown, shawl and veil together for the first time.
When she reveals the dress to her family and friends, the room quickly becomes emotional. Several guests begin crying, while her mother immediately embraces her and praises the finished look. The reactions reinforce how closely the design reflects Roberts’s personal fascination with antique clothing, dolls and romantic gothic imagery.
Lhuillier also demonstrates how the gown can evolve throughout the celebration. Removing the shawl reveals the strapless corseted neckline beneath it, while changing the veil and lace accessories allows Roberts to create several distinct variations without replacing the central dress.
According to the designer, the convertible ensemble provides five different looks across the wedding day. The concept allows Roberts to move gradually from a formal ceremony silhouette into something lighter and less structured as the evening progresses.
The fitting also reveals a striking second outfit for the after-party. Roberts selected an archival design from Monique Lhuillier’s fall 2004 collection, pairing a black Chantilly lace corset with a hand-cut, tea-length skirt made from layered silk organza.
The black ensemble continues the wedding’s vintage aesthetic while providing an unexpected contrast to the pale ceremony gown. Roberts explains that she loved the idea of wearing black later in the evening and wanted something that could appear equally believable in the present day or a century earlier.
A third, more playful two-piece look completes the bridal wardrobe, drawing inspiration from the glamorous boudoir styling of the early 2000s.
Roberts married Cody John on July 25, 2026, at his family’s home in Sun Valley, Idaho. The outdoor celebration reflected the couple’s shared affection for vintage details, with Roberts wearing her custom antique-rose gown and John choosing a bespoke chocolate-brown Ferragamo tuxedo.
The Vogue fitting offers a detailed look at the craftsmanship behind Roberts’s bridal wardrobe, but its most memorable moments come from the people gathered around her. Between the couture construction, emotional reactions and glasses of champagne, the video captures the final anticipation before the wedding began.
Watch Emma Roberts’s complete wedding dress fitting below.
