Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson are reportedly set to exchange vows on a private island in the Bahamas over Memorial Day weekend.
The low-profile nuptials mark a stark departure from the grand, state-level celebrations historically associated with presidential families. President Donald Trump recently confirmed that the wedding will be an intimate affair with fewer than 50 guests.
The secluded venue reflects the couple’s desire for privacy and the complex geopolitical realities facing the current administration. As the United States remains navigated by ongoing tensions with Iran, the president signaled during a May 21 press briefing in the Oval Office that official duties will likely prevent him from making the journey.
Anderson has long been a fixture of Palm Beach society—a world defined by old money, charitable galas, and a very particular kind of sun-drenched elegance.
The 39-year-old grew up on a storied estate known as Oasis Cottage, a Palm Beach property that once belonged to fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau. Her mother, Inger Anderson, later reportedly sold the estate for $11.88 million.
Her late father, Harry Loy Anderson Jr., cut a remarkable figure in American banking by becoming the youngest bank president in the country in 1970, taking the helm of Worth Avenue National Bank at just 26 years old. A committed philanthropist, he served on the board of the American Red Cross before his death from Alzheimer’s disease in 2013. Her mother continues to run Palm Beach Groves, an orange orchard and souvenir shop the family has owned since 1978.
Anderson graduated from Columbia University in 2009 with a degree in art history. Her professional background includes serving as a business development manager for the pharmaceutical firm TherapeuticsMD and working as a consultant for the Florida-based investment firm Merrick Ventures.
She has modeled for Quest Magazine, Palm Beach Illustrated, and Modern Luxury Palm Beach, which once dubbed her an “ambassador of Palm Beach style.” On Instagram, where she has amassed more than 100,000 followers, she curates a lifestyle-forward feed that includes skincare affiliate links.
When Will the Wedding Be?
The wedding is reportedly scheduled to take place over Memorial Day weekend. The timing was all but confirmed by President Trump himself, who addressed reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday, noting that the occasion was “not good” timing for him given ongoing international obligations such as the Iran war.
The couple first went public with their relationship in January 2025, making their official debut at President Trump’s inauguration, where they were photographed together at several events. Their engagement was formally announced in December 2025, following roughly a year of dating.
Anderson’s bridal shower, held at Mar-a-Lago last month, offered a preview of the wedding party’s inner circle. Attendees included future sisters-in-law Ivanka Trump, Tiffany Trump, and Lara Trump.
Where Will the Wedding Be?
The ceremony will be held on a small, private island in the Bahamas. Sources confirm the guest list has been deliberately kept to small numbers, comprising immediate family and the couple’s closest friends.
What Has Donald Trump Said About the Wedding?
In a Truth Social post on Friday, President Trump said he would not be able to attend the wedding.
“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,” he wrote. “I feel it is important for me to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House during this important period of time. Congratulations to Don and Bettina! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”
