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MrBeast's Necker Island Wedding: Dress, Guests, Cake
YouTuber MrBeast, real name Jimmy Donaldson, married Thea Booysen in July 2026. The venue was Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. About 70 friends and family attended a week-long celebration with no livestream and one wedding photographer. Booysen wore custom Nicole + Felicia Couture. Donaldson wore a Ralph Lauren tuxedo. They served carrot cake.
Key Takeaways
- MrBeast and Thea Booysen married on Necker Island, Richard Branson's private island, in July 2026
- He announced it on Instagram on 21 July: "I found MrsBeast"
- About 70 friends and family attended, with no livestream or YouTube cameras
- Booysen wore custom Nicole + Felicia Couture; Donaldson wore a Ralph Lauren tuxedo
- A family friend who is an ordained minister officiated
- The cake was carrot, the bride's favourite, and the night ended with board games
MrBeast married Thea Booysen on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands in July 2026. About 70 friends and family were there.
The YouTuber, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, kept cameras out. The couple gave the details to PEOPLE in an exclusive interview.
It was the quietest wedding in all of 2026’s celebrity weddings for someone so famous online. Here is what was reported.
The wedding at a glance
| Detail | What was reported |
|---|---|
| Date | July 2026; Complex said celebrations began on 14 July |
| Announced | Instagram, 21 July 2026: “I found MrsBeast” |
| Venue | Necker Island, Richard Branson’s 74-acre private island |
| Guests | About 70 friends and family |
| Bride’s dress | Custom Nicole + Felicia Couture |
| Groom | Ralph Lauren tuxedo |
| Officiant | A family friend who is an ordained minister |
| Planner | Marcy Blum |
| Music | Live band from On the Move Entertainment |
| First dance | ”Die With a Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars |
| Cake | Carrot cake, the bride’s favourite |
The venue: a private island for a week
Necker Island belongs to Richard Branson. Complex and Malay Mail both described it as 74 acres.
The celebration lasted about a week. Guests spent the days kitesurfing, snorkelling and exploring the island.
Complex reported that guests also fed the island’s lemurs and flamingos.
Donaldson had hinted at it on X on 11 July. He wrote that there was “no upload today” and he “may or may not be getting married”.
Styled image with no people, not Necker Island or the couple’s ceremony.
The dress and the tuxedo
Booysen wore a custom gown by Nicole + Felicia Couture. Her bridal robe was by Banke Kuku, and stylist Jeremy Noig dressed her.
View this post from @mrbeast on Instagram
Donaldson wore a Ralph Lauren tuxedo.
PEOPLE did not publish a full description of the gown in the reports we checked. Some fashion blogs described lace and an illusion neckline. We could not confirm that against a named outlet, so we have left it out.
Styled image with a model, not Jimmy Donaldson or his Ralph Lauren tuxedo.
No cameras, one photographer
This was not a YouTube video. Malay Mail, citing PEOPLE, reported no livestreams and no YouTube cameras.
A single professional wedding photographer covered the day.
Before the wedding, Donaldson said it would “definitely be more family and friends”. He added that it would be “definitely more private”.
The ceremony, food and party
A family friend who is an ordained minister officiated. Marcy Blum planned the wedding.
View this post from @mrbeast on Instagram
Dinner included sushi, Wagyu beef and fish. The cake was carrot, Booysen’s favourite.
A live band from On the Move Entertainment played. The first dance was “Die With a Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.
The night ended at the main house with card and board games. Booysen joked to PEOPLE that it was “nerdy”.
She also said: “This is cliché, but it was heaven.”
Styled image with no people, not the couple’s reception.
The couple
Booysen is a South African content creator. They met in South Africa in 2022, through a mutual friend.
Donaldson proposed on Christmas Day 2024, at home, with both families there.
On 21 July 2026 he posted “I found MrsBeast” on Instagram. He wrote that “it was the best day of my life”.
What UK couples can borrow
A short guest list
About 70 guests is small for a famous couple. It is also a manageable number for many UK country houses and exclusive-use venues.
Our small wedding venues guide lists intimate options.
An unplugged wedding
Ask guests to put phones away and trust one photographer. Say so on the invitation and again at the ceremony.
Several days, not one
Activities before the wedding help guests who do not know each other. In the UK, that could be a walk, a boat trip or a pub quiz.
Your favourite cake
Carrot cake was Booysen’s choice. Ask your cake maker for the flavour you actually like.
Games at the end of the night
Board and card games suit guests who do not want to dance. Set a quiet room aside for them.
Marrying abroad
A marriage that is legal where it takes place should be recognised in the UK. Lincolnshire County Council’s guidance says there is no need to register it here.
Check the destination’s own rules first. Our getting married abroad guide explains the steps.
Styled image with models, not Jimmy Donaldson or Thea Booysen.
What we do not know
The exact ceremony date has not been confirmed by the couple.
No guests have been named.
The full design of the Nicole + Felicia gown was not described by a named outlet we could check.
The cost of the wedding was not reported. We have not estimated it.
Sources
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- Complex: MrBeast marries Thea Booysen on Necker Island — Guest count, officiant, planner Marcy Blum, live band, first dance, carrot cake, outfits, activities and the 21 July Instagram caption, citing PEOPLE. Checked 26 October 2026
- Malay Mail: MrBeast is married, citing PEOPLE — No livestream or YouTube cameras, one photographer, 70 guests, menu, board games and quotes from PEOPLE's exclusive interview. Checked 26 October 2026
- Lincolnshire County Council: getting married abroad — A marriage valid where it took place should be recognised in the UK, and there is no requirement to register it here. Checked 26 October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Where did MrBeast get married?
On Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. The 74-acre island is owned by Richard Branson.
When did MrBeast get married?
In July 2026; the exact ceremony date was not stated. Complex said the celebrations began on 14 July, and he announced the wedding on 21 July.
Who designed Thea Booysen's wedding dress?
Nicole + Felicia Couture made her custom gown. Her bridal robe was by Banke Kuku.
How many guests were at MrBeast's wedding?
About 70 friends and family attended. There were no livestreams or YouTube cameras.
Was MrBeast's wedding filmed for YouTube?
No, it was not filmed for his channel. PEOPLE reported a single professional wedding photographer.