Oilers' Leon Draisaitl opens up about his 'magical' wedding - "Having all your favorite people in one place was awesome"

Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl took a major step in his life this summer by marrying longtime girlfriend Celeste Dejardins.

The couple tied the knot on Aug. 2 in France in an exquisite event. The outdoor ceremony was a treat for close friends and family in attendance.

Draisaitl recalled the momentous occasion during an interview featured on the "32 Thoughts" podcast published on Wednesday.

“It was amazing," Draisaitl said (Timestamp: 16:50). "Honestly, the greatest weekend of our lives. You know, obviously, having all your favorite people in one place for three days, it's yeah, it was awesome. It was magical. The weather was great. Food was great. Vibes were really high."

A feature from Canadian channel CTV News provided highlights of the event:

With Leon Draisaitl’s vows now firmly intact, he will set on the business of bringing the Stanley Cup back to Alberta for the first time since 1990.

Leon Draisaitl married sweetheart Celeste Desjardins after whirlwind romance

Leon Draisaitl and Celeste Desjardins reportedly began dating in 2018, as evidenced by Instagram posts featuring the couple together. According to Yahoo! Entertainment, the pair got engaged in July 2024 in a dreamy setting.

Celeste published the details of the proposal on Instagram. The pictures showed images of the Spanish region of Mallorca, where Draisaitl popped the question.

The couple shares a dog named Bowie.

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