Donald and Melania Trump Wedding Photography
Exclusive Coverage by Maring Visuals
Maring Visuals, led by Charles Maring and Jennifer Maring, served as the exclusive photographers for the wedding of Donald J. Trump and Melania Knauss.
The wedding ceremony took place at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida, followed by a private wedding reception at the Mar-a-Lago Club.
This page exists to document that coverage clearly, accurately, and firsthand.
Wedding Photographer Charles Maring captures the motion of Donald and Melania Trump’s first dance at their wedding reception in the Mar-a-Lago Club Ballroom ©2005 MARING VISUALS
Wedding Ceremony at Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Donald and Melania Trump wedding ceremony at Bethesda by the Sea Episcopal Church in Palm Beach Florida - Photo by Charles Maring ©2005 MARING VISUALS
The wedding ceremony was held at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, a historic Gothic Revival church located in Palm Beach, Florida. Known for its architectural beauty and long-standing role within the Palm Beach community, Bethesda-by-the-Sea provided a formal and reverent setting for the ceremony.
Maring Visuals photographed the ceremony in its entirety, documenting the processional, vows, and concluding moments with discretion and respect for the sacred space.
Wedding Reception at the Mar-a-Lago Club
Following the ceremony, the wedding celebration continued at the Mar-a-Lago Club, one of the most exclusive private clubs in the world. The reception was a formal, elegant affair held within the club’s historic interiors and private event spaces.
Maring Visuals was granted full access to photograph the reception, capturing both the structured events and the quieter, unscripted moments throughout the evening.
Exclusive Wedding Photography Coverage
Photographer Charles Maring crafts a dream and elegant bridal portrait of Melania Trump’s wedding at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach ©2005 MARING VISUALS
Charles Maring and Jennifer Maring of Maring Visuals were the sole photographers for the wedding of Donald and Melania Trump.
No additional photography teams were present, and all official wedding imagery originated from Maring Visuals’ coverage of the ceremony and reception.
Photographing a wedding of this nature requires:
Absolute discretion
Experience working within highly controlled environments
The ability to document significant moments unobtrusively
Maring Visuals approached the day with a focus on clarity, authenticity, and timeless composition.
Photographing a Historic Wedding in Palm Beach
Certain weddings become part of a broader historical record. The wedding of Donald and Melania Trump is one such event.
Photographer Jennifer Maring photographs the wedding of Donald and Melania Trump as they cut their wedding cake at Mar-a-Lago Club ©2005 MARING VISUALS
Wedding Photographers Maring Visuals documented the day with an understanding of its significance, preserving the atmosphere, relationships, and setting with a restrained and respectful approach. The resulting photographs reflect both the formality of the occasion and the human moments within it.
A Clarified and Accurate Record
Over time, images from this wedding have circulated widely, occasionally without clear attribution. This landing page serves as a factual reference.
Maring Visuals, led by Charles Maring and Jennifer Maring, photographed the wedding of Donald J. Trump and Melania Knauss, serving as the exclusive photography team for the ceremony at Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church and the reception at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida. Distribution handled by Getty Images. The images displayed here are part of that original coverage.
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Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, and Florida Wedding Photography
Maring Visuals has photographed weddings throughout Florida, including events at the Mar-a-Lago Club, The Ritz-Carlton Miami Beach, The Addison in Boca Raton, The Ringling Museum in Sarasota, and The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, and Walt Disney World in Orlando and more.
With decades of experience photographing weddings in Palm Beach and South Florida, Maring Visuals is known for a refined, professional approach suited to historic venues, private estates, and high-profile celebrations.
Couples planning a wedding at Bethesda-by-the-Sea, the Mar-a-Lago Club, or other Palm Beach venues can learn more by exploring our wedding portfolios.