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| Mario Ho and Ming Xi Celebrate Seven Years of Marriage With Stunning French Castle Wedding. (Credits: HK01) |
Seven years after making their marriage official, Mario Ho and Ming Xi Mengyao have finally delivered the wedding celebration many fans had been waiting for. The couple’s lavish ceremony at France’s famous Mont-Saint-Michel on 1 June 2026 has become one of the most talked-about celebrity events of the year, not simply because of the stunning location or designer fashion, but because it feels like the final chapter of a promise that took nearly a decade to complete. In an era where celebrity weddings often disappear from headlines within hours, this one somehow managed to dominate discussions for days.
The wedding carried the theme “A Promise Fulfilled”, a fitting title for a couple whose journey to the altar was far from straightforward. Although Mario Ho proposed and legally married Ming Xi in 2019, life had other plans. Family responsibilities, a lengthy period of mourning following the passing of Mario’s father in 2020, and the arrival of their two children pushed the ceremony further into the future. What could have been a simple legal marriage gradually turned into one of the most anticipated delayed weddings in Chinese entertainment circles.
Their social media post, captioned simply “Our Anniversary +1”, quickly caught attention. The understated wording contrasted sharply with the grandeur of the celebration itself.
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Set against the historic backdrop of Mont-Saint-Michel, the ceremony looked more like a period drama than a modern celebrity wedding. Ancient stone architecture, towering Gothic arches and endless floral arrangements created the kind of setting that social media users immediately described as “storybook perfect”.
Ming Xi became one of the biggest talking points of the day. The Chinese supermodel wore a custom Dior Haute Couture wedding gown featuring an elegant off-the-shoulder design, dramatic cathedral veil and sweeping silhouette.
Meanwhile, Mario Ho opted for a classic black tailcoat, creating a timeless look that complemented the venue’s royal atmosphere. Together, they looked remarkably relaxed for a couple whose wedding had been postponed for seven years.
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| Mario Ho and Ming Xi Finally Celebrate Dream Wedding After 7-Year Wait |
Many online users were especially touched by the involvement of the couple’s children. Their six-year-old son Ronaldo and four-year-old daughter Romee took on the roles of ring bearer and flower girl, adding a genuinely personal touch to the celebration.
Some netizens joked that most children attend their parents’ weddings after they are born only in films, yet Ronaldo and Romee managed to turn that unusual situation into one of the event’s sweetest moments.
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The guest list also attracted considerable attention. Olympic champion Eileen Gu and singer Jackson Wang were among those attending, with Jackson even serving as one of the groomsmen.
The combination of business elites, entertainment stars and sports icons helped transform the ceremony into a major cultural talking point across several countries.
However, perhaps the biggest surprise came not from the venue, the dress or the guest list, but from the wedding invitation itself.
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| Netizens share Ming Xi and Mario Ho's wedding invitation |
Shortly after images of the invitation surfaced online, many social media users noticed that Ming Xi’s name appeared before Mario Ho’s name. That seemingly tiny detail immediately sparked discussion.
Some people praised it as a sign of respect and equality, arguing that Mario deliberately chose to place his wife first. Others interpreted it as a subtle reflection of the couple’s relationship dynamic after seven years of marriage.
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The debate quickly grew, although many users were equally quick to point out that placing the bride’s name before the groom’s is common practice in many Western wedding traditions.
Fans described the wedding as romantic, elegant and surprisingly meaningful given the long wait.
Many praised Mario Ho for keeping his promise to hold a proper ceremony despite years of delays. They admired Ming Xi’s preference for keeping things relatively understated despite the scale of the event.
What seems to resonate most with the public is the story behind the wedding rather than its luxury. The ceremony was not about two newlyweds starting a life together.
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Instead, it celebrated a couple who had already spent years building a family, raising children and navigating major life milestones before finally getting their long-awaited wedding day. That unusual timeline has made the event feel more authentic to many observers.
Reports suggesting the couple may host a separate thank-you banquet in Macau later this year. Mario Ho and Ming Xi have managed to turn a delayed wedding into one of the biggest celebrity stories of 2026.