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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s Wedding
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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s Wedding
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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner have officially tied the knot and their lavish wedding celebrations in Sicily are already being described as one of the biggest celebrity events of the year.
After months of engagement speculation and public appearances together, the pop superstar and British actor celebrated their marriage with a multi-day extravaganza in Palermo, Italy, bringing together A-list guests, world-famous musicians, historic palaces, and even a few controversies along the way.
Here's everything we know so far.
The Couple Officially Married in London
Before the Italian festivities began, Dua Lipa and Callum Turner reportedly exchanged vows in a private civil ceremony at London's Old Marylebone Town Hall on May 31, 2026.
The intimate legal ceremony was followed by a much larger destination celebration in Sicily, where hundreds of guests gathered for what many local media outlets have called the wedding event of the summer.
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Palermo Became Their Wedding Playground
The celebrations took place across several iconic locations in Palermo, Sicily, over three days.
The centerpiece of the wedding weekend was Villa Valguarnera, an 18th-century aristocratic estate known for its sprawling gardens and historic architecture. Guests arrived to find the venue decorated with satin bows, handmade fans, traditional Sicilian almond favours, and embroidered handkerchiefs featuring the phrase "stay mad with me forever."
The villa itself has a fascinating history. Once associated with organised crime figures and later restored as part of a major preservation effort, it has recently gained international attention after appearing in the opening credits of Season 2 of The White Lotus.
A Guest List Packed with Celebrities
The wedding attracted a who's who of fashion, music, and entertainment.
Among the reported attendees were:
- Charli XCX
- Donatella Versace
- Elton John
- Carl Cox
- Martin Garrix
- David Guetta
- Peggy Gou
While celebrity weddings often feature surprise performances, this celebration took things to another level.
Elton John Performed for the Newlyweds
One of the most talked-about moments of the weekend came when Elton John reportedly serenaded the couple with a special performance of "Your Song" following their ceremony.
Guests then enjoyed a luxury dinner prepared by Michelin-starred chefs before dancing late into the night as some of the world's biggest DJs took over the party.
The evening ended with a spectacular fireworks display that was reportedly visible across large parts of Palermo.
The Wedding Included a Romantic Tribute to How They Met
One of the most personal touches of the celebration came during a street party held the night before the main wedding event.
According to reports, Dua and Turner transformed Palermo's historic Croce dei Vespri square into a vintage bookstore inspired by the story of how they first connected, through a shared love of reading and a conversation about the same novel.
Guests were entertained by a brass marching band and received gold microchip-enabled bracelets that granted access to different events and venues throughout the weekend.
Multiple Historic Sicilian Venues Were Used
The celebrations extended far beyond a single wedding venue.
Guests reportedly enjoyed:
- A private evening at Palermo's Galleria d'Arte Moderna.
- A dinner and dance reception at Palazzo Valguarnera-Gangi.
- Luxury accommodations at the famous Villa Igiea hotel.
The Palazzo Valguarnera-Gangi is especially notable for appearing in Luchino Visconti's classic 1963 film The Leopard, adding another cinematic layer to the festivities.
Dua Lipa's Wedding Fashion Was Pure High Glamour
Dua Lipa embraced multiple bridal-inspired looks throughout the celebrations.
For her London civil ceremony, she reportedly wore a Schiaparelli skirt suit that drew comparisons to Bianca Jagger's iconic wedding style.
Later, during the Palermo celebrations, she appeared in a dramatic white woven leather Bottega Veneta dress featuring ostrich feather detailing, instantly becoming one of the most talked-about celebrity fashion moments of the year.
Dua Lipa's Wedding Fashion Was Pure High Glamour
Dua Lipa embraced multiple bridal-inspired looks throughout the celebrations.
For her London civil ceremony, she reportedly wore a Schiaparelli skirt suit that drew comparisons to Bianca Jagger's iconic wedding style.
Later, during the Palermo celebrations, she appeared in a dramatic white woven leather Bottega Veneta dress featuring ostrich feather detailing, instantly becoming one of the most talked-about celebrity fashion moments of the year.
Palermo Saw a Massive Economic Boost
The wedding wasn't just a cultural event, it was also a major economic one.
According to research cited by Italian media, the celebrations generated an estimated €268 million in economic impact for the wider Palermo metropolitan area.
Hotels, restaurants, transportation services, event vendors, and local businesses reportedly benefited from the influx of guests and international media attention.
Palermo's mayor publicly praised the event, describing it as an opportunity to showcase the city on a global stage.
Not Everyone Was Celebrating
Despite the glamour, the wedding also attracted criticism.
A number of protesters gathered ahead of the celebrations carrying signs that read "Palermo is not for the rich" and "Palermo is not for rent."
The demonstrations echoed similar protests that occurred during Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's high-profile wedding celebrations in Venice the previous year, reflecting broader concerns about luxury tourism and access to public spaces.
What's Next?
Neither Dua Lipa nor Callum Turner has publicly shared extensive details about the wedding weekend, and many moments remain private.
Still, from Elton John's surprise performance to historic Sicilian palaces, luxury fashion, celebrity guests, and city-wide celebrations, the couple's Palermo wedding has already secured its place as one of the most memorable celebrity weddings of 2026.
As more official photos and details emerge, fans will undoubtedly be eager to see even more from the weekend that turned Palermo into the centre of the entertainment world.
