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Wedding gown of Emma Roberts created by Filipino designer Monique Lhuillier

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Filipino fashion designer Monique Lhuillier created the wedding gown worn by actress Emma Roberts on her wedding day.</p><p>On Instagram, Monique shared the inspiration behind Roberts’ bridal look. </p><p>&quot;Designing Emma’s wedding gowns was about capturing a feeling of timeless romance through a modern lens. Every detail, from the custom Vintage Rose hue to the hand-draped silk chiffon, delicate lacework and sculpted corsetry, was created to reflect her effortless spirit while celebrating the artistry of couture,&quot; read the post on Monique&#x27;s Instagram page.</p><p>The ceremony gown took nine months to create and used 25 yards of fabric custom-dyed in a shade Monique named “Vintage Rose.” It required nearly 1,000 hours of craftsmanship and the expertise of 12 artisans.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DbbiYi5kuQq/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A24614913.899999857%2C%22ls%22%3A204277.59999990463%2C%22le%22%3A204647.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="889" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>In an interview with Vogue, Emma explained that while she initially did not have a specific design in mind, she wanted the gown to evoke a sense of history.</p><p>“I didn’t really know what I wanted. I just knew that I wanted it to feel very vintage-inspired. I&#x27;m obsessed with antique books and treasure hunting, and I love collecting old ephemera, so I really wanted that to shine through in the dress,&quot; she shared.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/3/1/fil-am-fashion-designer-monique-lhuillier-revisits-iconic-britney-spears-wedding-gown-1638"><strong><u>READ: Fil-Am fashion designer Monique Lhuillier revisits iconic Britney Spears wedding gown as she marks 30th anniversary in the industry</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>The actress also chose a custom fabric color to achieve a tea-stained effect.  “I kind of wanted to look like a ghost—a little antique ghost doll,” she said.</p><p>For the reception, Emma changed into another Monique Lhuillier creation based on a design from the fashion house’s archives.</p><p>&quot;Emma selected an archival design I originally created in 2003, which we thoughtfully reimagined for her wedding day. It was a beautiful way to celebrate the heritage of the house while allowing her to transition seamlessly into the next chapter of the evening in a look that felt entirely her own,&quot; Monique relayed. </p>