It’s already been called the “showbiz wedding of the year” so far, and Dua Lipa certainly pulled out all the stops for her star-studded wedding to actor Callum Turner.
The Levitating singer, 30, initially tied the knot with Callum, 36, in a legal ceremony that took place in London last weekend, but this was just for family and friends and was kept secret until after it had all taken place.
Then, from June 5 to 7, the newlyweds threw a spectacular three-day wedding in Sicily, Italy in which a host of fellow celebrities attended, including the likes of Charli XCX, Mark Ronson, Tove Lo, and legendary fashion icon Donatella Versace. Music legend Elton John, whom Dua teamed up with for the track Cold Heart, is also said to have played the piano and performed at the event.
Anonio Rini, from Palermo Council’s tourism department, said: “For us, having Dua Lipa’s wedding here is a great honour, and the welcome they will receive will promote the city on the international stage. Several international artists will be arriving in Palermo for the wedding, and this is a great return for the city.”
Here, The Mirror takes a look at everything that went on across the glamorous weekend.
New pictures have emerged after Dua and Callum tied the knot and celebrated with their guests. The pair partied the night away in style, finally calling it a night at 6am after a wedding that cost a reported £1.5 million.
In the brand new snaps, the couple are seen mingling with guests as they mark their nuptials. The guest list was full of huge celebrity names and a top performance from a huge star, and we’ve got all the details for you.
View 15 ImagesDua was full of smiles as morning broke (Image: COBRA TEAM / BACKGRID)
Dua made sure to acknowledge her Albanian heritage, making sure her wedding reception played Albanian music and there was also dancing from the local Albanian community, which according to reports filled her parents with joy.
15View 15 ImagesDua is seen chatting with guests(Image: COBRA TEAM / BACKGRID)
15View 15 ImagesDua and Callum partied til 6am with their wedding guests (Image: COBRA TEAM / BACKGRID)
It has now emerged that Palermo was at the top of their list after they enjoyed a romantic getaway there last year, just after confirming their engagement. Sharing a series of pictures at the time on social media, fans got to see how loved up they were which is perhaps why they wanted to return the following year.
View 15 ImagesGuests partied until 6am(Image: Pino/COBRA TEAM / COBRA TEAM / Cobra Team / BACKGRID)
For many brides, it’s all about the dress and Dua wore not one but two gowns for the ceremony, believed to have been designed by Donatella Versace.
15View 15 ImagesDua slipped into a more comfortable dress for after the ceremony (Image: COBRA TEAM / BACKGRID)
15View 15 ImagesDua is said to have worn two dresses for the occasion(Image: Pino/Cobra Team / BACKGRID)
While both were described as white and floor length, the first came with a train but the second allowed her to dance at the reception. Both dresses were described as “glittering,” according to The Sun. As the big day turned to night, the evening was split into three moments: ceremony in the courtyard, a dinner, followed by an outdoor DJ set by four huge names on the music scene.
View 15 ImagesDua and Callum made plenty of time for their guests(Image: COBRA TEAM / BACKGRID)
On the menu, it’s thought that the newlyweds offered their guest Catalan lobster salad, tuna, and pasta with lobster, and made a sweet nod to their city of choice with Sicilian pastry treats known as Cannoli, a fried pastry dough filled with a creamy filling containing ricotta cheese.
View 15 ImagesDua swept her hair back into a ponytail(Image: COBRA TEAM / BACKGRID)
Every effort was made to keep security tight at the hotly-anticipated event. A ring of steel was been thrown up around the villa, which was made famous by the TV show White Lotus, as metal barriers were put up on side roads leading to the venue.
In addition, a no drone fly zone had been set up and the only way of seeing the couple and their guests is when arriving cars slow down to enter the grand metal gates.
View 15 ImagesThe duo reportedly spent £1.5 million on the glamorous occasin(Image: COBRA TEAM / BACKGRID)
Despite this, sources have said that security had to step in and jam the signal from two drones that had been flown over the party. Whilst the situation was reportedly dealt with, it’s thought that the incident caused a security scare for the A-list guests.
View 15 ImagesDua is seen chatting to friends in the serene setting(Image: COBRA TEAM / BACKGRID)
All great showbiz weddings come with a celebrity-filled guest list, and Dua’s wedding was no exception. Mark Ronson, Elton John and Charli XCX were just some of the A-list name in attendance, and it’s thought that some attendees signed signed non-disclosure agreements in a bid to protect privacy. According to reports, guests arrived in style, all pulling up in chauffeur-driven cars and were served wine and popcorn upon arrival as they waited for the service to begin.
15View 15 ImagesSir Elton John, seen here with his husband David Furnish, performed at the ceremony and then is said left via private jet around lunchtime on Sunday(Image: Getty Images)
15View 15 ImagesMark Ronson and wife Grace Gummer were also in attendance(Image: Getty Images)
Dua first teamed up with Sir Elton John on the track Cold Heart, which was released in 2021 and the pair have remained firm friends ever since. The Rocketman legend sat at the piano to perform Your Song at the ceremony, but it’s thought that the star, who has endured a litany of sight issues in recent times, needed help. A source said: “He had a person on each arm to guide him because he couldn’t see but he played the piano so well.”
View 15 ImagesElton and Dua have been friends for years(Image: Getty Images for Elton John AIDS)
Thanks to her major pop career, which has seen her win a BRIT Award and sell out Wembley Stadium, Dua has a reported net worth of £150million, which clearly gave her free rein over how to celebrate her big day. Reports claimed that has paid £5,000 to local residents to compensate those who live in apartments overlooking areas where there will be extra parking for the wedding, but Dua really splashed the cash when it came to the ins and outs of the whole day.
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It’s thought that the cost to hire the venue was £86,000, and she and Callum are said to have stayed at the 19th Century Palazzo Villa Igiea in Palermo, which cost around £6,000 a night.
View 15 ImagesThe couple chose Sicily for their second wedding ceremony (Image: Federico Serra/LiveMedia/Shutterstock)
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