A Wedding Gift Like No Other: Vanna White Receives a $4.8 Million Surprise from John Donaldson Just Days Before Saying “I Do”

Just before walking down the aisle at age 60, beloved TV icon Vanna White was moved to tears by an unforgettable wedding gift from her longtime partner, John Donaldson — a $4.8 million beachfront estate in Malibu.

In a private moment captured by close friends, Vanna was blindfolded and guided to the property. As she opened her eyes and took in the breathtaking view, her voice broke:
“This is… for us? I don’t even know what to say. No one has ever loved me like this before.”

The house overlooks the Pacific Ocean and is styled after Vanna’s favorite era — the golden days of 1970s Hollywood. From marble floors in the living room to hand-stitched lace curtains in the kitchen, every detail was chosen by John with care and love.

A close friend shared, “He started planning this in secret more than six months ago. This house isn’t just a gift — it’s a love letter in bricks and windows.”

As John placed the keys in her hand, he simply said:
“I want you to wake up every morning in a place where you feel the most loved in the world.”

Indeed, this wasn’t just a house — it was a promise. A symbol that their love, built over years of quiet devotion, would now have a home as timeless and beautiful as the bond they share.