Bettina Trump's New Wedding Photos Have Fans Saying She's Giving 'Carolyn Bessette Inspiration'
Nearly a month after their Memorial Day weekend wedding in the Bahamas, Bettina Trump is finally giving fans an up-close look at her dress, the ceremony, and that jaw-dropping diamond ring.
The new Mrs. Trump recently shared a carousel of previously unreleased wedding photos on Instagram, captioning the pics, "I have found the one whom my soul loves. 1 month ago on May 22, 2026, on a tiny island, in a tony chapel, with our family beside us and my father close to my heart, I married my best friend."
Bettina continued, "It was simple, sacred, beautiful, and more joyful than anything I could have ever dreamed." And yes, the couple's nuptials were surprisingly simple. While the pair had a lavishly luxe shower at Mar-A-Lago in April, they chose to go another way for the ceremony.
In the new round of pictures, the bride shows off her classically chic (and again, surprisingly simple) silk gown. Even though the Palm Beach socialite's day-to-day style of dress is far from basic, she chose a subdued look that perfectly complemented the beach wedding in a tiny chapel.
Instead of a cascading veil festooned with fussy, ornate lace, Trump chose an understated birdcage headband veil with major vintage vibes.
While the ceremony and Bettina's dress were completely low-key, her ring is another story. The latest batch of photos showcases the sparkling stunner and…wow.
Friends and fans gushed over the photos and praised the couple's chic, minimalist ceremony. Donald Trump Jr.'ssisterTiffany Trump's mother, Marla Maples, wrote, "So happy for you both. May God work through you and the light shine upon you always," and commenters added, "Beyond fabulous. I can see the joy in your face. I'm so happy for you both", "It's perfect and beautiful", and, "Gorgeous Bride! Amazing place and people."
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Trump's Wedding Reminds Fans of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette
One commenter pointed out, "Beautiful. Picture #17 is giving me Carolyn Bessette inspiration." Other fans responded, "I thought the exact same thing," and, "Totally." And yes, we get that too. The understated teeny tiny chapel, the simple white silk dress, the intimate ceremony, and the love…all a bit reminiscent ofJFK Jr. and his bride's big day.
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This story was originally published June 19, 2026 at 5:50 PM.