In 2005, Melania Knauss was busy planning her extravagant wedding at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump’s private club in Palm Beach, Florida. Fast forward to 2026, and the couple is set to celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary on January 22, just days after the anticipated release of the documentary “Melania,” directed by Brett Ratner.
Donald Trump, who notably served as both the 45th and 47th President of the United States, had his wedding anniversary coincide with festivities surrounding Inauguration Day 2025, making this a particularly momentous period for the couple. “Melania,” which explores the days leading up to Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, through Melania’s perspective, will premiere in theaters on January 30, 2026. This film marks the debut of Melania’s production company, Muse Films, announced on her social media in November.
Reflecting on their history, twenty-one years ago, Melania Knauss was a bride-to-be, finalizing details for her marriage to Donald Trump, including fittings for her lavish $100,000 Christian Dior wedding dress, equipped with an extravagant 13-foot train and a 16-foot veil embellished with 550 hours of painstaking hand-sewn crystal beading. The wedding took place at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-By-the-Sea, followed by a grand reception at the opulent Donald J. Trump Grand Ballroom in Mar-a-Lago.
The reception was nothing short of spectacular, featuring 10,000 flowers and a gourmet feast that included caviar and Cristal champagne. Celebrities in attendance included Bill and Hillary Clinton, Barbara Walters, and Simon Cowell, alongside a guest list of roughly 350 notable figures from various fields, showcasing the couple’s prominence in social and celebrity circles.
The journey of Melania Trump has been closely intertwined with her husband’s political progressions. She served as the First Lady of the United States from 2017 to 2021 and is set to reprise her role from 2026 to 2029 during Trump’s current term.
As the couple prepares to celebrate over two decades of marriage, reflections on their wedding day provide a glimpse into Melania’s rise from a model to a significant public figure, emphasizing her enduring influence. The upcoming documentary seeks to shine a light on her experience in the political arena and the challenges faced during a pivotal time in history.
With a blend of personal milestones and public life, the Trumps’ story continues to evolve, offering a unique perspective on love, partnership, and political dynamics.