Marla Maples has taken a trip down memory lane just one day before her daughter Tiffany Trump is set to marry Michael Boulos at her father’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
The proud mom, 59, took to Instagram on Friday to pay tribute to her only child with a sentimental video montage featuring photos of the bride-to-be over the years, including snapshots from her recent bridal shower.
‘Tiffany Ariana: Once I held you in my arms. Now as I watch you move forward with love know you’ll always be my baby, now and beyond your wedding day,’ she wrote in the caption. ‘Love, Mom.’
Marla Maples, 59, paid tribute to her daughter Tiffany Trump, 29, on Instagram Friday, the day before her wedding to billionaire Michael Boulos
The proud mom shared a sentimental slideshow featuring photos of the bride-to-be over the years
The images in the slideshow appeared to be in chronological order and started with a sweet snapshot of Tiffany wearing a white lace gown and matching headband as a baby.
Marla included photos of Tiffany with her late maternal grandmother, Laura Ann Locklear, and her sister, Ivanka Trump, though her father, Donald Trump, didn’t make the cut.
Other pictures were from her first day of school and her graduation from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016.
Marla ended the post with images of Tiffany opening presents and posing with her husband-to-be at her bridal shower last week.
The images appeared to be in chronological order and started with a sweet picture of Tiffany wearing a white lace gown as a baby
Marla included photos of Tiffany with her late maternal grandmother, Laura Ann Locklear
Another heartwarming snapshot showed Tiffany dressed up for Halloween
The mom also took to her Instagram Stories to share a photo of herself sitting in front of an open Bible, revealing that she was writing ‘letters to Tiffany.’
She wrote 1 Corinthians in the on-screen text, referencing the Bible scripture that is often read during Christian weddings.
On Friday afternoon, Tiffany’s father was spotted walking arm-in-arm with her at Mar-a-Lago as they rehearsed for her wedding extravaganza.
The former president, in a white shirt and blue suit, fondly held his youngest daughter, who was beaming from ear to ear in exclusive DailyMail.com photos.
Marla shared a photo of Tiffany with her half sister, Ivanka Trump, her their father didn’t make the cut
Tiffany’s is Marla’s only child with her ex-husband, Donald Trump
After four years together, Marla and Donald separated in 1997 and officially divorced in 1999
Tiffany had been spotted on the estate’s lush lawn wearing a casual blue and white gingham dress that morning, but she had changed into a more formal patterned outfit for the afternoon event.
It was a poignant moment in the run-up to the nuptials at the estate where 250 guests are expected to witness her saying ‘I do’ to her billionaire beau.
The groom, wearing a faded maroon T-shirt, flashed a peace sign after Tiffany walked down the aisle with her father while her family looked on.
Tiffany’s sister, Ivanka, 41, and her husband, Jared Kushner, 41, joined them outside along with their brother Eric Trump, 38, and his wife, Lara Trump, 40.
Marla relocated to Southern California, where she raised Tiffany as a single mother
Tiffany was in her early 20s when her grandmother passed away in 2014
As Tiffany got older, the photos got more glamorous
Her mother was also there with the groom’s parents, Massad and Sarah Boulos, with whom she has developed a tight-knit bond over the years.
Mar-a-Lago was finally buzzing with activity on Friday morning after being closed right before Hurricane Nicole smashed into the eastern side of Florida late Wednesday as a Category 1 storm, causing five deaths.
Various trucks began arriving at the estate at 8 a.m., including a local business specializing in piano rentals.
The sun was shining and the temperature was in the 80s when Tiffany briefly walked around the grounds at 9:30 a.m. while overseeing the preparations, squelching any fears that the storm would derail her big day.
The bride-to-be clutched her cell phone and referred to it several times before heading to the side of the property and entering one of the buildings.
Tiffany graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016, a milestone that her mother marked in the slideshow
Marla shared a sweet message for Tiffany in her post’s caption, writing, ‘You’ll always be my baby’
Marla ended the video tribute with photos of Tiffany at her bridal shower that was held in Miami last weekend
Marla also took to her Instagram Stories on Friday to share a photo of herself sitting in front of an open Bible, revealing that she was writing ‘letters to Tiffany’
Despite a report that Tiffany had been ‘flipping out’ over the weather earlier in the week, a source told DailyMail.com that ‘Tiffany is and always has been calm and excited. The sun is shining, and this is a very happy time.’
Guests from around the world are reported to be arriving at Palm Beach International Airport, which reopened on Thursday.
‘It’s just a chance for everyone to get together and enjoy this time with Tiffany and Michael. This is such a special time in their lives,’ the source said.
The blissful couple will exchange vows at former President Trump’s waterfront property at 4 p.m. on Saturday in front of their closest family and friends.
The bride’s mom Marla, told DailyMail.com: ‘This is such a special opportunity for family and close friends to celebrate Tiffany and Michael’s divine union with so much love, joy, and unity.’
Former President Donald Trump was spotted walking arm-in-arm with Tiffany on Friday as they rehearsed for her wedding in exclusive DailyMail.com photos
Tiffany was dressed in an elegant blue and white patterned dress while the groom opted for a comfortable T-shirt
The bride-to-be had a bright smile on her face as she held Michael’s hand during the rehearsal
DailyMail.com has also learned that earlier reports of a 500-strong guest list were ‘overblown and false.’
‘Tiffany and Michael always wanted this to be an intimate wedding shared with their family and their friends,’ one source close to the bride said.
Paris-based event designer Toni Breiss and his team are responsible for ushering the bride and groom’s vision of their day into reality.
Breiss’s website boasts of designing events ‘fit for royalty’ and states that he seeks ‘nothing but perfection’ — ‘whether it’s a destination wedding on a tropical island…or the ultimate Cannes Film Festival party.’
Tiffany and Michael began dating after meeting in Mykonos, Greece, in the summer of 2018, and they got engaged at the White House in January 2021, days before her father left office.
Marla was also beaming as she watched her daughter and future son-in-law
Ivanka could be seen chatting with guests as she wore sunglasses and a blue dress
Tiffany’s brother Eric was spotted wearing blue during the rehearsal gathering outside
Tiffany changed into a white bridal-inspired frock for the rehearsal that night
Michael proposed in the Rose Garden, lavishing Tiffany with a $1.2 million ring designed by New York-based jeweler Samer Halimeh.
Right after he popped the question, Tiffany went on social media and described the engagement as her most ‘special’ White House memory, while paying tribute to her ‘amazing fiancé’.
‘It has been an honor to celebrate many milestones, historic occasions and create memories with my family here at the White House, none more special than my engagement to my amazing fiancé Michael!’ the Georgetown Law graduate wrote.
‘Feeling blessed and excited for the next chapter!’
The bride and groom were all smiles as the posed for photos with his family
Ivanka changed into a flashy pink crop top and matching skirt for her sister’s rehearsal dinner. She was joined by her husband, Jared Kushner
Earlier in the day, Tiffany was seen strolling the grounds at Mar-a-Lago wearing a blue and white gingham dress
Mar-a-Lago was finally buzzing with activity on Friday after being closed right before Hurricane Nicole smashed into the eastern side of Florida late Wednesday
Mar-a-Lago is pictured as Nicole was barreling toward Florida just days before Tiffany’s wedding
Michael is a business development manager and heir to the multi-billion dollar Nigerian conglomerate Boulos Enterprises. He was born in Lebanon and grew up in Nigeria before moving to the United States to be with Tiffany.
Instagram posts of Tiffany’s bridal shower held in Miami last weekend showed the bride to be smiling and seated on an ornate throne-like chair.
She embraced her role as the bride-to-be and wore a backless white lace dress that featured cutouts at the waist and puff sleeves.
Guests included her mother, Marla; her stepmother, former First Lady Melania Trump; her sister, Ivanka; her sister-in-law Lara; and her brother Don Jr.’s fiancée, Kimberly Guilfoyle.
Eric and Lara’s three-year-old daughter, Carolina, was also in attendance at the afternoon tea-inspired shower, which was held at Susan Malzoni’s mansion.
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