MUST-SEE: Leon Draisaitl and Celeste Desjardins' lit wedding afterparty ft. Connor McDavid and wife Lauren Kyle

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl tied the knot with his longtime partner, Celeste Desjardins, this weekend. The event was attended by several NHLers, including Oilers captain Connor McDavid and his wife, Lauren Kyle.

On Sunday, Lauren shared a series of stories on her Instagram from the newlyweds’ wedding afterparty. One of the stories showed Lauren posing with two friends in front of a large mirror in an elegant room with chandeliers and portraits on the wall. All three were dressed in black outfits. The caption read:

“After party ready.”

Another story showed Celeste Desjardins walking down an outdoor staircase wearing her second dress of the night, a short white lace dress with sheer sleeves for the afterparty. The next clip saw Celeste dancing with Leon Draisaitl.

One particular story saw Connor McDavid and Lauren Kyle on the dance floor vibing to Olly Alexander’s “Desire” track. Lauren was lifted off the ground by Connor McDavid as she held a drink in one hand and raised her other arm in the air.

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

Another story showed Lauren posing with another guest at the afterparty. Both were dressed in black and made playful kissy faces toward the camera.

The next one featured a view of the packed dance floor with guests dancing under purple lights.

Connor McDavid’s wife Lauren shares a glimpse at Leon Draisaitl's pre-wedding festivities

Earlier on Friday, Connor McDavid’s wife, Lauren Kyle, shared a series of Instagram stories capturing moments from Celeste Desjardins’ pre-wedding celebration. In one story, Lauren posted a portrait of Celeste wearing an elegant ivory gown with sheer draping and a minimalist silhouette.

Her hair was styled in a soft updo, and she carried a small white handbag, completing the look with a delicate necklace. Lauren captioned the story, writing:

“She is out of this world. Can’t stop crying 🥹.”

Another story featured Lauren herself in front of an antique mirror, dressed in a lilac outfit with a side knot, taking a mirror selfie. A following click showed Celeste standing before a mirror, with the gown’s long train flowing across the floor.

Lauren also shared a picture alongside Connor McDavid outside an ivy-covered French estate. Lauren was in her lilac gown, and McDavid wore a sharp blue suit with sunglasses.

In another clip, Lauren showed a floral-themed cocktail station where a bartender worked behind a white bar setup with gold tools. A lavender-topped cocktail sat next to a dish of dried flowers. The final story captured the evening’s dinner setup, where guests sat under a pergola draped with string lights and greenery.

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