Days after his wedding, Leon Draisaitl rides jet skis with Connor McDavid in Europe, as their wives watch on from yacht

Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl married actress Celeste Desjardins last week at Domaine de Manville in Les Baux-de-Provence, France. The luxurious wedding featured a star-studded guest list, including Oilers teammates like Connor McDavid and other NHLers.

Days after his wedding, Draisaitl rode a jet ski with McDavid in Europe, as their wives observed from a yacht. Lauren Kyle shared photos on Instagram, capturing the Edmonton Oilers stars riding the waves on jet skis as she and Celeste watched.

Draisaitl’s wedding ceremony took place under clear skies, with the couple’s first dance to The Teskey Brothers’ “Take My Heart” being shared widely on social media by attendees, including McDavid’s wife, Lauren Kyle, a maid of honor.

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Leon Draisaitl and Celese Desjardins had a star-studded afterparty in France

Leon Draisaitl celebrated his marriage in a joyous wedding afterparty attended by numerous NHL players. Social media posts from Connor McDavid's wife, Lauren Kyle, offered glimpses of the festive occasion.

In one highlight, Celeste Desjardins descended an outdoor staircase in a chic, short white lace dress with sheer sleeves, her second look of the evening. Another moment captured Celeste and Leon dancing together, radiating happiness.

Meanwhile, McDavid and Lauren Kyle lit up the dance floor, moving to vibrant music. Lauren, holding a drink in one hand, was lifted by McDavid as she raised her other arm in celebration, adding to the lively atmosphere of the event.

“The best night!!” Lauren captioned the story.

Connor McDavid and Lauren Kyle got married last summer. Their wedding took place on Old Woman Island in Muskoka, Ontario, after getting engaged in June 2023.

The multi-day celebration included a rehearsal dinner, a European summer-themed welcome party, a fairytale reception and a disco afterparty, with Lauren wearing five different looks, including a custom Vivienne Westwood gown.

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Abhishek is an NHL writer at Sportskeeda with over 2 years of sports reporting experience and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delhi. He became a fan of ice hockey after watching NHL fight videos on YouTube, which led to him professionally writing about the sport and his continued interest in all things hockey.

A fan of the Boston Bruins, Abhishek considers their incredible comeback win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 playoffs as the most iconic moment in the NHL. His admiration for the six-time Stanley Cup winners also comes from the team’s storied history, distinctive black and gold uniform and their success in the sport. His all-time favorite NHL players are Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid, for their ability to perform at the highest level consistently.

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