President Donald Trump and his allies descended on his Mar-a-Lago estate Sunday for the wedding of one of his top aides.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino married Erin Elmore, the director of Art in Embassies at the State Department, at the president’s club and residence in Palm Beach, Florida.

Scavino is considered one of Trump’s closest staffers and has been part of his team since 2015, when he first announced his bid for the White House. Scavino served in various communication roles in the White House during Trump’s first term.

The president, along with dozens of White House staffers, Cabinet members and MAGA allies, were pictured arriving for the ceremony Sunday afternoon

But noticeably absent from the crowd arriving at the event were First Lady Melania Trump and Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump.

Donald Trump appeared without Melania at the wedding of his top aide Dan Scavinoopen image in gallery
Donald Trump appeared without Melania at the wedding of his top aide Dan Scavino (AFP via Getty Images)
The president spoke to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago estateopen image in gallery
The president spoke to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago estate (AP)

The president briefly spoke with reporters as he entered the venue.

“We have a big day. A lot of great people. Dan, Erin, they’re getting married. So that’s a big day. Very loyal, very fantastic people,” Trump said.

Scavino announced his engagement to Elmore in September, sharing a video of the moment on X with the caption, “She said YES.”

Erin Elmore, who married Dan Scavino at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, holds hands with a child displaying a hat that reads, 'Trump made this happen'open image in gallery
Erin Elmore, who married Dan Scavino at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, holds hands with a child displaying a hat that reads, 'Trump made this happen' (REUTERS)
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino waves as he arrivesopen image in gallery
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino waves as he arrives (AFP via Getty Images)

Despite the absence of Melania and Ivanka, several of Trump’s family members attended the lavish event. His son, Donald Trump Jr., was pictured arriving with his fiancee, Bettina Anderson. Trump Jr.’s ex-wife, Vanessa Trump, arrived alongside their daughter, Kai Trump.

Trump’s daughter Tiffany and her husband Michael Boulos also were pictured attending.

Lara Trump, wife of Eric Trump, appeared to arrive without the president’s son.

Trump’s daughter Tiffany arrived with her husband Michael Boulosopen image in gallery
Trump’s daughter Tiffany arrived with her husband Michael Boulos (AFP via Getty Images)
Lara Trump, wife of Eric Trump, arrived without the president’s sonopen image in gallery
Lara Trump, wife of Eric Trump, arrived without the president’s son (AFP via Getty Images)
Donald Trump Jr. walked into Mar-a-Lago with his fiancee, Bettina Andersonopen image in gallery
Donald Trump Jr. walked into Mar-a-Lago with his fiancee, Bettina Anderson (Getty Images)
Trump Jr.’s ex-wife Vanessa Trump arrived with their daughter Kai Trumpopen image in gallery
Trump Jr.’s ex-wife Vanessa Trump arrived with their daughter Kai Trump (Getty Images)

Many key cabinet members also traveled to Mar-a-Lago to celebrate the couple, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, also attended alongside venture capitalist Shivon Zilis. The pair have four children together.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the lavish event with his wife, Jeanette Dousdebes Rubioopen image in gallery
Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the lavish event with his wife, Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio (Getty Images)
Elon Musk attended Dan Scavino's wedding with Shivon Zilis, a venture capitalist and mother to four of his children. The pair are rarely seen togetheropen image in gallery
Elon Musk attended Dan Scavino's wedding with Shivon Zilis, a venture capitalist and mother to four of his children. The pair are rarely seen together (AFP via Getty Images)

Several high-profile White House aides also made an appearance, including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser who has played a key role in the Trump administration’s anti-immigration agenda, was also spotted at the event.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds hands with her husband, Nicholas Riccio, as they arrive at Mar-a-Lagoopen image in gallery
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds hands with her husband, Nicholas Riccio, as they arrive at Mar-a-Lago (Getty Images)
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller were spotted arriving togetheropen image in gallery
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller were spotted arriving together (AFP via Getty Images)

Other key staffers and Trump allies who attended the event included White House Communications Director Steven Cheung; Fox News host Sean Hannity; FBI Director Kash Patel; U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro; and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, among others.

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