Alina Habba, the former personal attorney and adviser to US President Donald Trump, is preparing to marry Turkish businessman Turhan Mildon in New York, with an elaborate celebration planned at Manhattan’s newly renovated Waldorf Astoria.
The 42-year-old lawyer and Mildon, 29, are expected to exchange vows on Saturday, September 26, surrounded by relatives and close friends after a wedding weekend featuring cocktails, caviar and an extensive transformation of one of New York’s most famous hotels. Reports ahead of the ceremony independently confirmed the couple planned to marry in New York on Saturday.
Guests Arrive at Waldorf Astoria for Glamorous Celebration
Preparations intensified throughout Saturday as elegantly dressed guests began arriving at the Waldorf Astoria.
Women wearing floor-length gowns were seen entering the hotel alongside companions dressed in formal suits and bow ties, with some guests protecting their outfits from the rainy Manhattan weather.
Several attendees stopped for drinks at Peacock Alley before being escorted through private elevators towards the area where the main celebrations were scheduled.
The wedding follows months of relatively private romance between Habba and Mildon, who previously confirmed that they met in the United States through a mutual friend who was serving as an ambassador. Mildon has said their relationship has no political purpose.
Grand Ballroom Provides Spectacular Wedding Setting
The Waldorf Astoria’s Grand Ballroom was expected to provide the setting for the main reception.
Spanning nearly 10,000 square feet across three levels, the historic ballroom can accommodate as many as 1,500 people for receptions.
Its restored Art Deco details, balconies and modern lighting and sound systems have made the space a landmark setting for major New York social events over generations.
Despite reports that Habba and Mildon planned a comparatively intimate guest list, preparations indicated an extravagant production.
Cherry Blossoms and Chandeliers Arrive at Manhattan Hotel
Large-scale decorations were photographed arriving outside the Waldorf before the ceremony.
Huge arrangements of white and pink cherry blossoms were among the floral displays being transported into the building.
Workers were also seen unloading towering glass lighting installations and chandeliers, while stacks of elaborate gold-coloured chairs were carefully moved into the venue.
Audio equipment, garment racks and wedding attire were among the other deliveries arriving as preparations gathered pace.
Ice sculptures were also reportedly incorporated into the event design.
Habba’s Giant Diamond Ring Draws Attention
Habba’s engagement ring has already offered a glimpse of the luxury surrounding the wedding.
The lawyer has recently been photographed wearing an enormous diamond reportedly believed to weigh at least 23 carats.
One source previously joked that the stone was so substantial that the ring had “its own zip code.”
The precise specifications and value of the diamond have not been independently confirmed.
Birkin Bags Reportedly Among Mildon’s Luxury Gifts
Mildon has also reportedly given his bride-to-be a collection of luxury gifts during their relationship.
Those are said to include several Hermès Birkin handbags.
Habba was recently seen carrying a pink ostrich-skin Birkin reportedly estimated at approximately $30,000, adding to the couple’s reputation for embracing high-end fashion and luxury.
Wedding Weekend Begins With Intimate Rehearsal Dinner
The celebrations began before Saturday’s main event.
Habba and Mildon reportedly held an intimate rehearsal dinner at Aretsky’s Patroon in Manhattan, where family members and friends gathered ahead of the wedding.
At subsequent festivities, guests were treated to cocktails and elaborate hors d’oeuvres, including caviar.
Habba appeared in an ivory jumpsuit featuring heavily embellished shoulders during the pre-wedding celebrations, while Mildon wore a white shirt with dark trousers.
Mildon Leads Turkish Business Group
Mildon is the chief executive of Miller Holding, a Turkish business group with interests spanning sectors including construction, energy, mining and international investments. He is also a vice chairman of Turkish football club Çorum FK.
He comes from the third generation of the family behind Miller Holding and has been associated with the group’s international business operations.
The couple’s 13-year age difference and their connections to prominent political and business circles have helped attract international attention to the wedding.
Habba Heads Into Third Marriage
Saturday’s ceremony marks Habba’s third marriage.
She was previously married to Matthew Eyet, with whom she has two children, before their divorce in 2019. She later married businessman Gregg Reuben, but that marriage ended in divorce earlier in 2026.
Her wedding to Mildon therefore comes only months after the conclusion of her second marriage.
Habba Became Prominent Through Trump Legal Battles
Habba rose to national prominence as one of Trump’s most visible attorneys, representing him in several legal matters between 2021 and 2024.
Following Trump’s return to the White House, she served as a presidential adviser before being appointed in March 2025 to lead the US Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey on an interim basis.
Her close association with Trump has ensured that her relationship with Mildon has attracted attention beyond conventional celebrity wedding coverage.
Lavish Preparations Set Stage for New York Wedding
From enormous chandeliers and cherry blossoms to gold chairs, designer fashion and one of Manhattan’s most celebrated ballrooms, the preparations suggest Habba and Mildon have chosen an elaborate setting for their marriage.
The Waldorf Astoria celebration brings together a prominent figure from Trump’s legal and political orbit and a young Turkish businessman with international commercial interests.
For Habba, it also marks a rapid new chapter in her personal life, coming months after her second divorce and following a relatively private romance with Mildon.
With the couple surrounded by close friends and relatives in Manhattan, their wedding is set against one of New York’s most historic luxury backdrops — and appears designed to be anything but understated.
