Donald and Melania Trump’s relationship began in 1998 when they met at a New York Fashion Week party. At the time, Melania was a model, and Donald was a businessman recently separated from his second wife, Marla Maples. Donald approached Melania and requested her phone number, but she declined, suggesting he provide his number instead. He complied, offering numbers for his office, Mar-a-Lago, and his New York home. Melania called him a few days later, initiating their relationship. ([Country Rebel – Unapologetically Country](https://countryrebel.com/from-a-chance-meeting-to-the-white-house-donald-and-melania-trumps-love-story/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
After a brief separation in 2000, the couple rekindled their relationship. In 2004, Donald proposed to Melania at the Met Gala, and they married on January 22, 2005, at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida. Their wedding reception was held at Mar-a-Lago, with notable guests including Hillary and Bill Clinton, Barbara Walters, and Katie Couric. The couple welcomed their son, Barron Trump, in 2006. ([People.com](https://people.com/donald-and-melania-trump-married-20-years-ago-see-guest-list-8778701?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Throughout their marriage, Melania has supported Donald’s business ventures and political aspirations. She served as First Lady from 2017 to 2021, focusing on initiatives such as “Be Best,” which aimed to combat cyberbullying and promote children’s well-being. In 2025, following Donald’s return to the presidency, Melania has taken a more active role, promoting her autobiography, NFT collection, and a new documentary deal. ([The Times & The Sunday Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/donald-trump-melania-barron-ivanka-vzqxth0ts?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Their enduring partnership has been marked by mutual support and shared goals, culminating in their return to the White House in 2025.
– [People.com](https://people.com/donald-and-melania-trump-married-20-years-ago-see-guest-list-8778701?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
