Supermodel Xi Mengyao and 'King of Gambling' heir Mario Ho celebrate lavish 100 million yuan wedding in France

Chinese supermodel Xi Mengyao and Mario Ho, son of the late Macau "King of Gambling" Stanley Ho, finally celebrated their wedding in a lavish ceremony at a castle in Mont Saint Michel, France, on June 1, 2026. The event, themed "The final promise has come true," occurred seven years after the couple initially registered their marriage and reportedly cost over 100 million yuan (approximately $13.8 million USD).

The choice of Mont Saint Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site with over 1,000 years of history, added a layer of grandeur to the occasion. The venue, known for its exquisite European elegance, is said to cost tens of millions of yuan per day to rent. For Xi Mengyao, the location holds personal significance, as France was where her international modeling career began 13 years prior when she was selected by the late designer Karl Lagerfeld to walk for Chanel.

Several factors contributed to the seven-year delay in the wedding celebration. The passing of Stanley Ho in 2020 necessitated a three-year mourning period for the family. Following this, Xi Mengyao welcomed their second child and required time for recovery. She also expressed a personal inclination towards a more low-key celebration, but Mario Ho was determined to give his wife a complete wedding experience.

Xi Mengyao made a striking fashion statement in a custom haute couture wedding gown by Dior under creative director Jonathan Anderson, marking her as the first bride to wear a design from the new era. The minimalist dress, crafted from soft white satin, accentuated her slender figure. She complemented the gown with a dazzling set of Graff diamond jewelry, totaling over 100 carats and valued at approximately 49 million yuan, including earrings of about 30 carats and a bracelet of 66 carats.

Beyond the opulence, smaller details touched netizens. Invitations and guest gifts reportedly listed the couple as "Xi Mengyao and Mario Ho," reversing the traditional order. A custom champagne tower was also designed to match Xi Mengyao's 1.78-meter height, facilitating the ceremonial toast.