Emma Roberts married Cody John on July 25, 2026, in Sun Valley, Idaho, with her 5-year-old son, Rhodes, walking her down the aisle in the absence of her father, Eric Roberts.
A Mountainside Ceremony and a Son’s Big Job in Idaho
When Emma Roberts and Cody John celebrated their wedding on July 25, 2026, at a family estate in Sun Valley, Idaho, the ceremony bypassed traditional escort arrangements. In the absence of her father, the actress was walked down the aisle by her 5-year-old son, Rhodes, whom she shares with ex Garrett Hedlund, according to reporting from Pagesix. Rhodes wore a white tux for the occasion, while the bride donned a custom, vintage-inspired Monique Lhuillier off-white gown featuring a matching veil and asymmetrical shawl.
The wedding weekend featured a rehearsal dinner at The Kneadery with copper-fish name plates, followed by a welcome party at Roundhouse, a restaurant atop a mountain accessible via gondola. Guests included Ashley Benson, Brandon Davis, Demi Moore, Kristen Stewart, Dylan Meyer, Sarah Paulson, and Billie Lourd, Page Six noted. The couple exchanged vows on a wooden platform against a backdrop of a flowing creek and floral arrangements by Bloom Theory, with Cody’s brother-in-law Luke officiating.
Eric Roberts’ Absence and Public Well Wishes
Noticeably absent from the Idaho nuptials was the bride’s father, 70-year-old actor Eric Roberts. While Eric’s sister, Julia Roberts, attended the ceremony—sitting in the second row alongside her husband, Danny Moder—the “Dark Knight” actor remained hundreds of miles away in Los Angeles, where he was photographed leaving a Crunch Gym wearing a gray Champion shirt and sweatpants.
“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
The father and daughter have experienced documented strain over the years, though Eric stated in an April podcast appearance that they are not estranged, explaining that their relationship is only complicated through outside eyes … because they don’t get any of it.
In his 2024 memoir, Runaway Train: Or, The Story of My Life So Far, Eric addressed losing custody of Emma when she was a baby due to his past drug addiction, calling it the most painful loss of his life and taking full responsibility for his past failures as a father.
Last-Minute Details and Personal Touches
The wedding preparations involved a few scrambles leading up to the ceremony. According to details shared with Vogue, the couple purchased their Tiffany & Co. wedding bands just one week before the wedding during the hottest day in New York. Despite arriving in shorts without an appointment, the staff helped them select matching gold Elsa Peretti bands that hugged the shape of the bride’s vintage engagement ring.
For the attire, the groom wore a chocolate brown tuxedo crafted by Elkin and designed by Ferragamo, paired with Ferragamo shoes, Platt Boutique accessories, and Oliver Peoples sunglasses. The bridal party wore black dresses from De La Vali and Shona Joy to achieve a gothic romance aesthetic. Guests departed with L.L. Bean goodie bags customized with hitched
on the side, containing Wythe hats, playing cards, and Larchwood Huckleberry Caramels.
A Relationship Built Over Four Years
The Sun Valley ceremony marked the culmination of a four-year relationship between the actors. After going public with their romance, Emma and Cody announced their engagement in July 2024. Their ceremony incorporated personal elements, including the bride walking down the aisle to an instrumental version of “Moon River” from their favorite film, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and writing their own vows which coincidentally featured unprompted overlap.
As the family dynamics continue to play out under public scrutiny—with Eric remaining in Los Angeles during the Sun Valley celebration and young Rhodes stepping into a prominent role at the ceremony—the milestone underscores a new chapter for the newlywed couple as they settle into married life.
media outlets explaining that he chose to stay home to avoid overshadowing the special day, while expressing his heartfelt love and congratulations to the happy couple from afar.
