Bettina Anderson floated a White House wedding to Donald Trump Jr. She got an island ceremony instead | CNN Politics

Palm Beach socialite and model Bettina Anderson celebrated her marriage to President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., on a tropical island Saturday. It wasn’t the affair the bride had originally envisioned. Anderson had initially expressed interest in getting married at the White House, multiple sources told CNN. But the groom didn’t think it was appropriate, particularly given the US-Israel war with Iran, and Anderson herself ultimately agreed, one of the sources said. President Donald Trump also told allies he didn’t think it was a good idea. The couple settled instead on a small, exclusive ceremony on an island in the Bahamas where Anderson has previously posted images of crystal blue waters and secluded beaches. There could also be a follow-up celebration at the White House later this year, a source familiar with the matter said. Anderson posted an image on her Instagram story Saturday evening of the pair holding hands, showing off their new wedding bands, writing, “Forever yours” and “Forever mine.” Friends of Trump Jr. told CNN they have never seen the groom so happy. Technically, Trump Jr. and Anderson were already married; a marriage certificate