Dua Lipa and Callum Turner capped off their wedding festivities with a lavish celebration in Sicily. The star-studded weekend, which followed the couple’s intimate London ceremony, was reportedly everything Lipa wanted. It gave family and friends a chance to join them for a larger gathering in one of Italy’s most picturesque locations.
Dua Lipa’s wedding to Callum Turner in Italy was ‘everything she wanted,’ per source
According to a source, the newlyweds wanted the event to feel less like a formal wedding and more like an unforgettable experience shared with the people closest to them. “Dua and Callum really wanted their Italian wedding weekend to be a party for everyone to enjoy,” the insider said. They noted that Lipa has always enjoyed bringing loved ones together through elaborate celebrations.
Dua Lipa, 30, and Callum Turner, 36, officially became husband and wife during a civil ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London on May 31. Less than a week later, they reunited with friends and relatives in Sicily for a second ceremony. The latter was held at the historic Villa Valguarnera on June 6. The celebration attracted a high-profile guest list featuring some of entertainment’s biggest names. Among those in attendance were Charli XCX and her husband George Daniel, actor Joe Alwyn, singer Troye Sivan, and several others from the couple’s inner circle.
The day before exchanging vows in Sicily, Lipa and Turner hosted a welcome event. This included a private visit to Palermo’s Gallery of Modern Art, followed by an aperitif gathering near Piazza Sant’Anna. The insider said Lipa and Turner went to great lengths to ensure everyone felt looked after throughout the weekend. “Dua is always exceedingly generous,” the source said. “She wanted the weekend to be a celebration, especially since people were traveling from all over to spend their time with the couple.”
According to the insider, the celebration included “Cocktails, music, dancing, sunshine, culture — it was everything she wanted and very Dua.”
While many people described the wedding celebrations as glamorous and meticulously planned, the festivities also sparked controversy. According to reports, some residents in Palermo voiced frustration over restrictions and security measures around areas connected to the celebrations. Reports also claim that Lipa paid about $6,000 to people who experienced disruptions. This was particularly for those who faced parking restrictions or struggled to access their homes as they lived near the event venues.
