Emma Roberts married Cody John in a private ceremony on July 25, 2026, at a family estate in Sun Valley, Idaho. The bride was walked down the aisle by her 5-year-old son, Rhodes. While many relatives attended, including aunt Julia Roberts, the bride’s father, Eric Roberts, did not attend.
Sun Valley Wedding Details and Ceremony
The wedding took place on July 25, 2026, at a family estate in Sun Valley, Idaho, a location that has served as a destination for the groom’s family since the 1970s. The 45-minute ceremony was held on a wooden platform amid 95-degree heat, requiring guests to use handheld fans for comfort. The bride, 35, wore a custom, vintage-inspired Monique Lhuillier gown, described as a convertible, off-white design featuring an asymmetrical shawl and matching veil.
The bride was escorted down the aisle by her son, Rhodes, age 5, whom she shares with her ex-partner Garrett Hedlund. Rhodes wore a white tuxedo for the occasion. The couple’s guest list included several notable figures, such as Demi Moore, Sarah Paulson, Billie Lourd, and Kristen Stewart with partner Dylan Meyer. Julia Roberts attended the nuptials with her husband, Danny Moder, and was seated in the second row.
Eric Roberts’ Absence and Public Statement
Actor Eric Roberts confirmed he did not attend the wedding. In an exclusive statement provided to Page Six, the 70-year-old actor expressed his support for his daughter’s choice of celebration.
“I love my daughter, always have, always will. It is perfectly wonderful for her to celebrate however she wants, with whomever she wants.”
Eric Roberts, actor
Following the event, photographs captured the elder Roberts leaving a gym in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 26. While reports have frequently focused on the “loss of relationship” between the two, Eric Roberts stated in an April 2026 podcast appearance that their relationship is only complicated through outside eyes
and that they are not estranged. He has previously acknowledged his past struggles with drug addiction, which he wrote in his 2024 memoir, Runaway Train: Or, The Story of My Life So Far, contributed to a difficult dynamic with his daughter and other family members.
Relationship Timeline and Engagement
Emma Roberts and Cody John have been together for more than four years. The couple’s relationship began after a blind date arranged by mutual friend Jeff Ward in May 2022. According to the bride, the initial meeting at an Los Angeles restaurant lasted eight hours.
The couple announced their engagement in July 2024. The proposal occurred at the groom’s family ranch near Sun Valley, where he surprised her with a picnic featuring champagne and caviar. The engagement ring, a vintage round diamond from Platt Boutique Jewelry, was presented in a 1930s-era silver ring box that the bride had discovered years earlier in a New Jersey vintage store.
Wedding Planning and Guest Experience
The planning process for the weekend was managed by Heather Minor Events. The couple sought to create an atmosphere resembling a vacation for their guests, working with The KFD Studio to design custom stationery inspired by 1960s Sun Valley postcards. The bride noted that she and the groom were aligned on all aspects of the planning, with the groom managing the music selections.