BAHAMAS — Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson were married in an intimate ceremony on a private island in the Bahamas on a Saturday. Approximately 40 guests attended the celebration, including Trump Jr.’s five children and his siblings Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, and Tiffany Trump, along with their spouses.
The couple held a legal wedding ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida, the day before the Bahamas event. Anderson’s twin sister served as a witness, and her brother-in-law officiated the island ceremony. President Donald Trump did not attend either event.
President Trump cited official responsibilities in Washington, D.C., and tensions related to the war in Iran as reasons for his absence. “While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon-to-be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so. I feel it is important for me to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House during this important period of time,” he wrote on Truth Social.
Eric Trump expressed his support for the couple in an interview with Page Six. “Don and Bettina are wonderful together. I’m so proud to have witnessed so much of their journey as a couple. They truly light up around each other, and it’s been amazing watching their story unfold. Couldn’t be happier for them on their special day.”
Donald Trump Jr., 48, is the eldest son of President Trump and serves as executive vice president of the Trump Organization. He was previously married to Vanessa Trump from 2005 to 2018, with whom he has five children. Bettina Anderson, 39, is a philanthropist and model who has been a frequent presence at Trump family events in Palm Beach and Mar-a-Lago over the past year. She has not been previously married and does not have children.
The couple became engaged in December 2025 after about a year of dating. They initially considered holding their wedding at the White House but chose the smaller Bahamas celebration due to geopolitical tensions. A larger wedding event with extended family and friends is expected later in 2026, potentially at the White House.