Donald Trump Jr. marries Bettina Anderson on private island

Donald Trump Jr. married philanthropist and model Bettina Anderson in a series of private ceremonies, culminating in a destination celebration in the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend. The couple first legally wed in a small civil ceremony at the West Palm Beach home of Anderson’s twin sister on May 21. The primary celebration was held last Saturday on Little Pipe Cay, an exclusive 38-acre private island in the Exumas chain of the Bahamas.

Approximately 40 to 50 guests attended the island celebration, which featured enhanced security after the location was reportedly leaked. Attendees included Trump Jr.’s five children, his siblings Ivanka, Eric, and Tiffany Trump along with their spouses, and Anderson’s mother. The groom’s father, former President Donald Trump, did not attend, citing official government responsibilities. In a social media post, he stated that circumstances pertaining to government and his love for the United States did not allow him to be present. The former president’s wife, Melania Trump, and their son, Barron Trump, were also absent from the event.

The wedding weekend was marked by personal touches. The couple released a video showing scenes from the...