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Ming Xi, the Chinese supermodel, and Mario Ho, son of late Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho, celebrated their long-awaited wedding ceremony in France on June 1, 2026, seven years after registering their legal marriage in 2019. The fairytale celebration at Mont-Saint-Michel marked a milestone for the couple, who had postponed formal festivities following Mario’s father’s death in 2020.
Quick Facts
- Wedding date: June 1, 2026, at Hotel Barrière Le Normandy in Deauville, France
- Couple’s timeline: Met in 2017 on a Chinese reality dating show; registered marriage in July 2019
- Children: Son Ronaldo, 6, and daughter Romee, 4, served as ring bearer and flower girl
- Guest list: Jackson Wang served as groomsman; Olympic skier Eileen Gu attended
A Promise Finally Fulfilled
After seven years together and two children, Ming Xi and Mario Ho finally held their formal wedding ceremony at the iconic Hotel Barrière Le Normandy in Deauville. The couple had registered their marriage in July 2019, but postponed their wedding celebrations following the death of Mario’s father, Hong Kong casino mogul Stanley Ho, in May 2020. According to reports, Mario had publicly committed to making the wedding special, declaring on a variety show: “We must have a wedding, and it must be done well.”
The ceremony, themed “A Promise Fulfilled,” took place on Children’s Day, adding deeper meaning for the couple as parents. The venue featured glamorous castle-like backdrops with lush greenery, spiralling pillars, wide courtyards, and ocean views. A live band performed as the couple celebrated at a multi-tiered champagne tower, while guests received pink wedding gift sets marked with the couple’s initials “M&M.”
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Bridal Elegance and Star-Studded Guests
Ming Xi stunned in a custom-made Dior wedding gown designed by Jonathan Anderson, paired with a light blue dress from Dior’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection. The bride also wore diamond jewelry valued at approximately HK$53 million (S$8.6 million), including 30.73-carat diamond floral earrings, a 66.26-carat diamond bracelet, and a 7.1-carat diamond ring.
The wedding drew notable attendees, including pop star Jackson Wang, who served as one of Mario’s groomsmen, and Olympic skier Eileen Gu. The couple’s two children participated in the ceremony—their six-year-old son Ronaldo served as ring bearer, while their four-year-old daughter Romee was flower girl. Ming Xi shared moments from the celebration on social media, posting photos with Jackson Wang and other guests.
From Reality Show to Fairytale Wedding
Ming Xi and Mario Ho first met in 2017 after being paired on a Chinese reality dating show. They later confirmed their relationship and got engaged in May 2019 with a grand proposal. The couple registered their marriage in July 2019 and welcomed their eldest son that same year. Their second child, a daughter, was born in 2021.
Though Ming Xi reportedly preferred a simpler ceremony due to her introverted personality, Mario Ho ensured the celebration lived up to its promise. The wedding marked the fulfillment of a commitment made years earlier, bringing together family, close friends, and celebrity guests in a celebration of their journey together at one of France’s most iconic landmarks.
Sources
- AsiaOne — wedding details, guest list, jewelry valuation, venue information, and couple’s background
- DramaPanda — wedding ceremony details, children’s names and ages, Dior gown information, and timeline of events
- The Straits Times — confirmation of wedding date and seven-year marriage timeline
- VnExpress International — venue location at Mont-Saint-Michel and wedding ceremony details
