Ming Xi Weds Mario Ho in French Castle Ceremony

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A Long-Awaited Celebration in France

After years of public speculation and a civil marriage registered in 2019, Ming Xi and Mario Ho finally held their formal wedding festivities in France earlier this month. The celebration, which took place on June 2, 2026, at a castle, served as the official culmination of a relationship that has frequently dominated headlines in both Chinese and international media, according to reporting from The Star. The delay in holding a grand ceremony was largely attributed to the death of Mario’s father, Stanley Ho—the legendary Macau tycoon known as the “King of Gambling”—who passed away in 2020. The couple opted to postpone their wedding plans during the mourning period. Now, with the festivities concluded, the couple has begun sharing intimate glimpses of the event on social media, including a welcome reception for family and friends.

High-Fashion Choices and Custom Details

Ming Xi’s bridal wardrobe became an immediate focal point of the event, with the supermodel opting for a mix of heritage luxury and personalized design. According to VnExpress International, Xi commissioned a bespoke gown from Vietnamese designer Diep Yen. The strapless, corset-style dress was constructed from French lace and tulle, featuring intricate three-dimensional lace flowers and a veil embroidered with the couple’s names and their wedding date. The production of the gown was a three-month labor of love. “During the process, we came up with the idea of embroidering the couple’s names on the veil to create a personal and emotional touch. When we proposed it to Xi, she loved the idea and agreed immediately,” said Diep Yen. For other parts of the celebration, Xi reportedly turned to major fashion houses, wearing a custom-made Dior gown and a rare flapper dress sourced from Chanel’s 1989 collection.

Beyond the Spotlight: The Couple’s Public and Private Lives

Mario Ho, the son of the late “King of Gambling,” has often been scrutinized through the lens of his family’s wealth, but his personal history suggests a focus on academic achievement. Ho, who graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has cultivated a public persona centered on intelligence, having gained fame for his performances on Chinese academic reality shows. His mother, Leong On Kei, holds a reported net worth of US$2.3 billion as of 2025. Despite the high-profile nature of the wedding, Xi has been vocal about the authenticity of their partnership. Addressing the inevitable rumors regarding their marriage, she stated: “I didn’t marry into his family for money, but for love. If I didn’t love him, no matter how wealthy or influential his family was, I wouldn’t have wanted to marry into it.”Ming Xi, via The Star Ho, in turn, has praised his wife’s emotional intelligence, noting that she is one of the few people who truly embraces his “quirky” interests.

Global Interest and Guest List

The wedding’s influence extended well beyond the venue in France, trending heavily on Chinese social media platforms like Weibo. According to AsiaOne, the guest list included notable figures such as Jackson Wang and Eileen Gu, cementing the event’s status as a major moment in celebrity culture. For those who once doubted the longevity of the relationship, the ceremony served as a public rebuke of those early skeptics. While Xi has largely stepped back from the runways where she once thrived—having risen to prominence as one of the most successful Chinese models at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows—she is currently pursuing business studies to assist with the Ho family enterprises. With two young children and a high-profile public life, the couple’s transition from dating to a formal, multi-year marriage suggests that the next chapter for the pair will focus heavily on their shared business and family interests.