Canadian actress Celeste Penelope Desjardins and German-born Edmonton Oilers assistant captain Leon Draisaitl first connected through their mutual friends, Lauren and Connor McDavid. "I had just been to my first NHL game at Madison Square Garden, and afterward we all went for dinner," Celeste shares. "That night everything just clicked."
After eight years together, Leon proposed to Celeste in Mallorca. "The sun was setting with the water behind us, and then he got down on one knee," she recalls. "When we returned at our house, all of our family and friends were there to surprise me, including my parents who had flown in from Canada. As I hugged them, a cover of 'Can’t Help Falling in Love' began to play—the same song I would later walk down the aisle to. It was one of the most special moments of my life."
Once engaged the couple planned to host every wedding weekend event at Château d’Estoublon in Provence—the welcome party on the tennis court, the rehearsal dinner in the lavender garden, the ceremony in front of the château, and the reception in the main gardens. “For the aesthetic, I wanted it to feel like stepping into a garden,” the bride explains. “The château’s natural surroundings and vintage details added a sense of romance, while the florals and earthy palette tied everything together in a really grounded way.”
Ashley Pigott Events stepped in to help bring Celeste and Leon's vision to life, while Alice Mahran lensed every special moment. And Plume Calligraphy set the tone with an elegant invitation suite.
Celeste's stylist—and fellow OTM Bride—Olivia Ivey Bannock helped curate her timeless wedding wardrobe, starting with a Maria Lucia Hohan dress for the welcome party and a Victoria Beckham slip with a custom cape by Rime Arodaky for the rehearsal dinner.
The ceremony called for the Tabitha by Vivienne Westwood. "I had two gowns, as I was undecided, and did my first look with my bridesmaids and family in the Nova Grace," Celeste explains. "But just before walking down the aisle, I instinctively changed into the Tabitha. It was the best decision, and the switch became a beautiful surprise when I appeared at the ceremony in a different gown." The bride applied her own makeup, and Allison Kam expertly styled her hair.
Post-ceremony, Celeste changed again into a custom look from Valencienne, followed by the final dress—a Vivienne Westwood lace mini, inspired by Kendall Jenner’s Met Gala after-party dress. Hannah Florman supplied jewelry for the weekend, except for pearls gifted to Celeste by her mother for the last fête.
On August 2, 2025, "when the château doors opened and Leon and I saw each other for the first time, since we didn’t have a first look, it was such a moment," Celeste remembers. The bride walked down the aisle, lined with florals by Florésie, with her father. "Our vows ended up echoing each other, which felt so special, and I honestly felt the calmest and most confident I’ve ever felt in my life."
The newlyweds made an energetic entrance to the reception tent, as loved ones waved napkins in the air. At each of their seats, guests found handwritten letters that the couple had written for everyone, before being served a delicious dinner by Helen Traiteur.
Then, the dance floor was the place to be. "The band launched into a remix of "These Words" by Natasha Bedingfield and from that moment on, the night was a nonstop celebration," Celeste says. "My grandmother also served as our emcee and completely stole the show. She is hilarious and sharp and people still talk about her. She even took a shot with the girls before their speeches, which set the tone perfectly."
The after-party was set up in the château’s cave with red chandeliers, velvet couches, and "The Draisaitls" in neon letters. "We partied until 7 a.m.," Celeste admits. "And when most guests had gone, a small group of us stayed, playing piano, singing, and reliving the night."
