"Can't get rid of them": Erik Gudbranson and Sam Gagner's families continue their European vacay following Leon Draisaitl's wedding in France

The summer celebrations didn’t stop in France for ex-Oiler Sam Gagner and his wife, Rachel. Following Leon Draisaitl’s wedding at Domaine de Manville in Les Baux-de-Provence, Gagner and his wife continued their European vacation with Columbus Blue Jackets alternate captain Erik Gudbranson and his partner, Sarah.

On Sunday, Rachel Gagner shared a series of stories from their weekend on her Instagram. In the first story, the group was seen enjoying a relaxed lakeside meal in a bright white gazebo. Around the circular table sat Erik and Sarah Gudbranson, Sam and Rachel Gagner, along with a few friends.

In the caption, Rachel joked:

“Can’t get rid of them.”

Another snap showed the group posing outdoors, with one of them holding a pink basketball jersey with “Ibiza 22” written on it.

The next story featured a group of four ladies sitting at the open back of a camper van, drinks in hand, while two others relaxed inside.

Sam Gagner and Rachel were among the guests at Leon Draisaitl and Celeste Desjardins’ destination wedding in the South of France. Before that, Sam and Rachel had taken a trip to Ibiza, Spain. Rachel had even run into Connor McDavid’s wife, Lauren, at Paris International Airport on her way to Spain, while Lauren was taking a trip to Italy.

Sam Gagner’s wife Rachel shared an inside look at Leon Draisaitl’s pre-wedding festivities

Last weekend, Sam Gagner’s wife, Rachel, shared a few snaps from their time at Leon Draisaitl and Celeste Desjardins’ pre-wedding festivities in France. One of the pictures showed Rachel posing in a mirror alongside Madison Brown, wife of former Oiler Connor Brown.

Rachel wore a sleek pale pink strapless gown adorned with a bold floral detail at the neckline, paired with a round blue beaded handbag. Madison opted for a soft blue dress with delicate floral appliqué and matching heels.

Another story captured Rachel laughing with Connor McDavid’s wife, Lauren, on an outdoor lawn. Lauren was in a form-fitting halter dress with pastel floral embroidery.

Rachel also posted a shot of herself with Celeste, who stunned in a white gown with a plunging neckline and flowing long sleeves.

“The most angel of angel brides ever,” she wrote in the caption.

Rachel was seen sharing a hug with the bride before snapping a pic with Sam, who wore a light grey suit and a patterned button-up shirt with sunglasses.

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