After their glamorous 2005 wedding, Donald and Melania Trump made a surprising decision: they didn’t jet off to an exotic destination. Instead, they stayed home — at Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s lavish Palm Beach estate. “Why would we leave Palm Beach?” Trump said at the time. “We have the most beautiful palm trees, right? Why venture out to some tropical island that could never match Mar-a-Lago?”
For the couple, the estate wasn’t just their wedding venue — it was paradise. With sweeping ocean views, a private beach club, and 62,000 square feet of elegance, it offered everything they needed for a luxurious yet private honeymoon. Since then, Mar-a-Lago has remained the Trumps’ family hub.
It’s hosted major milestones, including the weddings of Donald Jr., Eric, and Tiffany Trump, and has served as a backdrop for official receptions and family holidays. For Melania, it’s more than a home. It’s a refuge — one she’s fiercely protective of. After the 2022 FBI raid, she reportedly called it an “invasion of privacy.”
Their honeymoon choice reflects exactly who they are: private, loyal to their roots, and unapologetically unconventional. Two decades later, Mar-a-Lago remains the heart of their story — a symbol of luxury, love, and lasting legacy.