MrBeast Ties the Knot: Inside His Dream Wedding on Necker Island
MrBeast's Wedding Celebration
YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, has officially married. The 28-year-old exchanged vows with fellow content creator Thea Booysen, also 28, during a private ceremony on Richard Branson's Necker Island, surrounded by 70 close friends and family members, as reported by a media outlet. Their love story began in South Africa in 2022, culminating in a Christmas Day proposal in 2024. Here’s a glimpse into their wedding festivities and the woman MrBeast now calls his wife.
Wedding Events and MrBeast's Social Media Announcement
The wedding festivities commenced on July 14 and spanned an entire week at a luxurious 74-acre private island resort, blending the wedding with various activities. Guests enjoyed island adventures such as kitesurfing and snorkeling, even interacting with the local lemurs and flamingos, before the couple exchanged vows officiated by a family friend who is an ordained minister.
Thea donned a custom gown by Nicole + Felicia Couture, while Jimmy wore a tuxedo designed by Ralph Lauren, with the wedding planned by celebrity organizer Marcy Blum. Nearly a week later, MrBeast shared a photo from the ceremony on Instagram, writing, ‘I found MrsBeast, and it was the best day of my life.’ After their vows, the couple shared their first dance to ‘Die With A Smile’ by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, followed by a lively evening filled with dancing and games.
Meet Thea Booysen, MrBeast's Spouse
Thea Booysen is a South African gamer and internet personality who first crossed paths with MrBeast in 2022 during a visit to her homeland, thanks to a mutual friend's dinner invitation. MrBeast has mentioned that they connected immediately, sharing a passion for learning. After returning to the U.S., he reached out to her via social media, leading to a long-distance relationship that began about a month later.
Their first public appearance as a couple was at the Kids' Choice Awards in April 2022. MrBeast proposed on Christmas Day in 2024, with both families present for the surprise. Reflecting on their wedding, Thea expressed that the celebration felt like a formality after years of planning their lives together, and they intend to host similar gatherings with loved ones annually.