> At a Glance
> – MrBeast and Thea Booysen engaged on Christmas Day 2024
> – Wedding will be private, with minimal content shared online
> – Couple considering island location for intimate ceremony
> – Why it matters: Fans expecting a viral spectacle will see the YouTuber keep his biggest moment offline
MrBeast-real name Jimmy Donaldson-has built a 459-million-subscriber empire by filming 28 days a month, but his wedding to Thea Booysen will stay almost entirely off-camera.
A Rare Step Out of the Spotlight
The 27-year-old creator told Entertainment Tonight on January 7 that only a single photo might surface from the nuptials. “I’m always in front of a camera… my relationship is one of those things I just keep behind the camera,” he explained.
Booysen, 28, echoed the desire for seclusion, saying the pair have eyed “somewhere on an island where we’re far away from just about everybody.”
From Proposal to Plans
- Engagement: Private, family-only moment on December 25, 2024
- Ceremony size: “Definitely more family and friends-definitely more private”
- Content share: “Maybe we’ll take a photo… but no” to full filming
- Location wishlist: Island venue to deter uninvited fans
The super-private proposal bucked friends’ expectations of a Super-Bowl-style spectacle, Donaldson told PEOPLE shortly after the engagement.
Work-Life Balance
With Beast Games on Prime Video and snack brand Feastables demanding constant content, the wedding will double as rare vacation time. “I don’t take much vacation because of how hard I work,” he admitted, calling the event “the ultimate way to take some time away and enjoy things.”
Key Takeaways
- MrBeast’s entire brand thrives on viral visibility-this moment won’t
- Couple wants “close family and friends” only, no fan crashers
- Island venue under consideration to maximize privacy
- Single photo may be the only public artifact of the ceremony
For once, the internet’s biggest creator is choosing real life over ratings, keeping the most important day of his life strictly unplugged.
