"Couldn't be happier": Leon Draisaitl's fiancée Celeste Desjardins pens a special birthday message for $112M Oilers star

By Ankit Kumar

Modified Oct 27, 2024 17:59 GMT

On October 27, 1995, Leon Draisaitl was born in Cologne, Germany. Over the last decade, he has become a household name for the people in Edmonton, Canada, playing for the Edmonton Oilers. Draisaitl signed an eight-year, $112 million contract on Sept. 3, making him one of the highest paid players in the league.

Draisaitl's fiancée, Celeste Desjardins, shared a birthday message for him on Instagram.

In her post, Celeste wrote,

“Couldn’t be happier you were born. Happy Birthday my love 🤍!”

Celeste shared four photos that capture their special moments together. The first photo shows Leon in a black suit, and Celeste in a nice dress, with Leon kissing her on the cheek. The couple looks happy and connected, enjoying an event together.

The second photo was seemingly clicked during a dinner. The candlelight creates a warm atmosphere. Leon leans toward a smiling Celeste. Flowers on the table add to the special occasion.

The third photo is a close-up of Leon kissing Celeste on the cheek. She is smiling, showing a playful side of their relationship. They both look relaxed and happy together.

In the fourth photo, Leon and Celeste are hugging each other. Leon is wearing a white shirt, and they seem to be surrounded by friends or family.

These photos show the close bond between Leon and Celeste. Leon Draisaitl has achieved a lot in his career, but his love for Celeste looks unmatched.

Leon Draisaitl's fiancee Celeste has started wedding preparations

Earlier yesterday, Leon Draisaitl's fiancee Celeste gave her followers a look into her wedding preparations. Draisaitl got engaged to Celeste Desjardins on July 11, 2024. Celeste shared their engagement news on Instagram, saying, “The easiest yes. I love you forever.”

Celeste shared the pictures of preparation and wrote, “And so it begins.”

One photo shows white wedding dresses hanging on a rack. This shows her excitement about choosing a gown. Another image shows a cozy living space with a stylish couch and patterned wall.

Celeste also shared a photo from an art gallery where she admires a bright red piece of art. This captures the cultural vibe of New York.

Prior to that, Oilers teammate Connor McDavid's wife Lauren Kyle shared a lovely dinner experience at Leon Draisaitl and Celeste’s home. She called Celeste the “Hostess with the mostest” on Instagram. The dinner table was beautifully set with flowers, candles, and a two-tiered cake.