Donald Trump Jr. and his fiancée, Bettina Anderson, are looking forward to the future, as they plan to celebrate their wedding at the White House. A source has confirmed to PEOPLE that the couple, who recently tied the knot, is hoping for a formal celebration in the iconic residence of the President of the United States. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are expected to attend the event, emphasising its significance within the family.
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The couple exchanged vows in a quiet ceremony held in Florida on May 21, and they are set to host a small wedding celebration in the Bahamas this coming weekend. According to insiders, the decision to hold a more intimate gathering in the Caribbean reflects their desire for privacy rather than a large, public event typical of the Trump family.
Sources close to the couple revealed that they wanted to solidify their union ahead of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebrations. They aimed to avoid the tumultuous weather often associated with late summer and early autumn in South Florida and the Caribbean, which could disrupt their wedding plans. “July 4 belongs to America, and early fall is not a good time to plan a wedding in South Florida or on the islands due to questionable bad weather, so they decided to do it now in a place they both love,” the source noted.
Their intentions to marry were formalised through a marriage license obtained shortly before their private ceremony in Florida. This document confirms that the couple, who requested a license on May 14, was married at the residence of Bettina’s sister, Kristina Anderson McPherson, in West Palm Beach. The ceremony was officiated by Kristina’s husband, real estate attorney Bradley McPherson, and took place in front of close family members.
Donald Trump Jr., 48, and Bettina, 39, had originally announced their engagement during a holiday event at the White House in December 2025, which garnered significant attention and interest from the media and the public.
However, President Trump will not be attending the couple’s wedding celebration in the Bahamas. He has cited “circumstances pertaining to government” and his commitment to the United States as the reasons for his absence. On his Truth Social platform, he expressed his disappointment, stating, “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.”
The couple’s decision to keep the ceremony intimate is seen as a departure from the typical high-profile weddings often associated with the Trump family. This move underscores their desire for a more personal and meaningful celebration, away from the public eye.
Bettina Anderson, who works in the fashion industry, has already made strides in her new role as part of the Trump family alongside her husband. The couple is hopeful that hosting a celebration at the White House will allow friends and family to gather in honour of their new life together, and it will serve as an opportunity to embrace both their personal milestones and their family legacy.
As the couple embarks on this new chapter, they are likely to navigate the dual responsibilities of private life and public scrutiny that come with being part of such a prominent family. Their plans for a future celebration at the White House are not just a reflection of their love, but also an exploration of how they intend to balance their personal lives with the public nature of their family’s history.