It’s an unusually cool and cloudy June day in New York City, but Huma Abedin is in high spirits. Wearing a gray and navy sweater with dark straight-leg jeans, she arrives at a private Manhattan townhouse for the final fitting of her two custom wedding dresses—one by Erdem and another by Givenchy, designed by Erdem Moralıoğlu and Sarah Burton respectively.

“I’m really happy, just floating most days,” Abedin says about her mood before marrying investor and Open Society Foundations chairman Alex Soros. The second floor of the townhouse buzzes with activity—seamstresses, assistants, photographer Carl Timpone, and tailor Bill Bull—but Abedin moves effortlessly through the space before slipping into a back room. Her ivory silk satin-backed crepe Givenchy gown, with its off-the-shoulder design, hangs from a staircase, getting a final steam before being brought to her. Moments later, the bride-to-be reappears.

“I can’t get over how light it is,” Abedin says, gliding across the room.

“It’s beautiful,” the room responds.

But as Abedin told Vogue days earlier from the glass-walled Manhattan duplex she shares with Soros, none of this was planned when they first decided to marry.

“We got engaged on June 4, 2024, right downstairs by the dining table,” she says, dressed in a simple navy A-line knit dress with white accents—”old Armani,” she notes—relaxed in her second-floor office. “I was shocked, not by the proposal itself, but by the timing. It was a chaotic day—I was leaving for a trip the next morning, had just gotten my hair colored, and even dropped something on my foot, so I was wearing sneakers.” (The political strategist and longtime Hillary Clinton aide is usually seen in heels or ballet flats.) “You know those days where everything feels like it’s falling apart? And then he just proposed.”

She said yes—to Soros and to a stunning emerald-cut diamond ring flanked by slim baguettes. Weeks later, they made their engagement Instagram-official with a post from Italy.

Originally, the couple planned to elope, but that changed during an engagement party hosted by Clinton in December. “It was such a beautiful evening—just our closest people,” Abedin recalls. Unbeknownst to them, their guests had other plans. “At the end, someone giving a toast said, ‘This idea of eloping is nonsense—you have to have a wedding.’” Someone suggested June 14, 2025, and one by one, guests confirmed they’d be there.

Why the push for a traditional wedding? “Because she deserves it,” Clinton tells Vogue. “She deserves that kind of moment. She has so many people who love her and want to celebrate this new chapter. I thought it would be the perfect way to start their life together.”

Soon after, the couple decided on two Hamptons ceremonies: an intimate Nikah to honor Abedin’s heritage, followed by a larger celebration.Huma Abedin and Alex Soros celebrated their union with two wedding events: an intimate ceremony honoring both her Muslim faith and his Jewish heritage with a Ketubah signing, followed by a larger celebration the next day featuring cocktails, dinner, and dancing.

For the smaller gathering, Abedin chose an ethereal Erdem dress. She first fell in love with the brand years ago while working in Washington, D.C. “I had to give a very stressful testimony on Capitol Hill and was extremely nervous,” she recalls. “I wanted to look and feel my best. I remember walking into a store and finding the most stunning black dress with white florals—it was Erdem.”

Initially, Abedin felt overwhelmed by the idea of choosing her wedding looks, but her first meeting with designer Erdem Moralıoğlu at his London atelier in February put her at ease. “The moment I walked in, I felt relaxed,” she says. “He approached me with such care and attention.” Moralıoğlu, who also designed her Met Gala look in 2024, presented sketches inspired by references she had shared—including Grace Kelly’s wedding dress.

During fittings, they experimented with different silhouettes before settling on a 1930s-inspired long-sleeve design with a high neck and a delicate waist bow. The gown was crafted from French Chantilly lace—made in a historic mill dating back to 1840—layered over Italian silk crepe for lightness and movement.

The dress held deeply personal touches, including her late father’s name embroidered in Arabic near her heart. “He passed away in 1993 and was such an important figure in my life,” Abedin shares. “Seeing his name there took my breath away.” Her and Soros’s initials were also stitched inside the dress in light blue thread—her “something blue.”

Moralıoğlu described the process as seamless: “The dress is everything we envisioned—graceful, classic, and quietly powerful. It’s an honor to be part of Huma’s special day.”

During the same London trip, Abedin met with Sarah Burton to discuss her second-day dress. “I wanted something that would make Alex say, ‘She looks extraordinary,’” she explains. The initial design was inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s classic Givenchy style, but after a dramatic first fitting in New York, Abedin sought something more refined.

“My favorite moment was watching Sarah take scissors to the fabric, reshaping it right on me,” she says. Still unsatisfied, Burton started anew. Through texts, Abedin shared details about her family and relationship with Soros, leading to a sleek, slim silhouette with a softly flared hem and hand-stitched olive branches—a nod to her father’s reminder to “always remember your roots.”Huma Abedin’s Wedding Style: A Celebration of Nature and Timeless Elegance

“Olive branches mean so much to me—they symbolize nature, roots, and the peace our world so desperately needs,” Abedin says. The embroidery on her dress subtly incorporates her and her groom’s initials, while a row of covered buttons lines the back. Her Givenchy veil was designed to mirror the delicate olive branch motif of her gown.

In the weeks leading up to the wedding, Abedin turned to stylist Bailey Moon—who had styled her 2021 book tour and remained a trusted advisor—for help finalizing shoes and accessories. “He solves everything,” Abedin says of Moon, who also curated Naomi Biden’s high-fashion trousseau for her White House wedding.

“Huma has a great eye and a deep appreciation for fashion and craftsmanship,” Moon says. “We share a love for timeless style with a modern touch.” Together, they chose Camilla Dietz Bergeron pearl-and-diamond drop earrings and Aquazzura sandals to complete her Erdem look. For the Givenchy dress, they selected Victorian-era diamond earrings from Briony Raymond and satin Loeffler Randall sandals.

At her final fitting, small adjustments perfected each look. The belt on the Givenchy gown was trimmed and slightly raised (“Much better,” Abedin noted), while the hem of the Erdem dress was shortened. Though she initially planned to skip a veil, the silk tulle design—adorned with the same leaf motif as her dress—changed her mind. “It’s so beautiful, so I’m going to wear it,” she said.

Hairstylist Kelli Hoff experimented with low ponytails, chignons, and loose waves during the fitting, while makeup artist Kirin Bhatty crafted a classic, understated look with neutral tones.

Those close to Abedin weren’t surprised by how effortlessly her bridal style came together. “She has a real sense of style and knows what works for her,” Hillary Clinton remarked, expressing excitement for the celebration. “I’m looking forward to witnessing their marriage, seeing longtime friends come together, and celebrating the start of Huma and Alex’s life together. We could all use some joy.”

From the Hamptons setting to her two custom gowns, Abedin’s wedding was far from the simple elopement she once imagined—but she wouldn’t have it any other way. “I’m so glad we’re doing it,” she says. “Everything feels just right.”