Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are counting down the hours until their £1 million Sicilian wedding weekend begins. The couple, who legally married in London on Sunday, spent a quiet evening at the Villa Igiea Hotel on the outskirts of Palermo before the festivities kick off later Thursday.
£6,000‑a‑Night Suites for a Star‑Studded Guest List
According to the report, the pair booked an entire floor of suites at Villa Igiea, each costing £6,000 a night. the five‑star hotel will also host some of their guests, and the couple was seen enjoying a balcony view of the Mediterranean from their Donna Franca suite. The luxury accommodation underscores the scale of the weekend’s planned extravaganza.
Private Jet Arrival and a Two‑Hour Flight from Luton
The source notes that the couple’s private jet landed in Sicily on Wednesday night just before 10:30 pm local time , following a two‑hour 20‑minute flight from Luton. This arrival time sets the stage for the three‑day celebration that will unfold over the next 72 hours.
€20,000 Venue Fees and Local Business Impact
According to the report, Dua and Callum paid €10,000 to shut the Galleria Moderna in Palermo for a cocktail reception on Friday afternoon, and another €10,000 to the local council at Bagheria for a reception at Villa Valguanera on Saturday. The venue will close to the public for the afternoon and reopen the next morning after roadblocks are removed.. a local café owner lamented that the event would mean a loss of business for the day, noting that “no one will be able to get to us.”
Security Detail and Rumoured Elton John Set
The article reports that more than 50 bodyguards were drafted in from Rome and London to provide security for the event , and streets around Villa Valguanera were closed, much to the annoyance of local businesses. Rumours circulated that Elton John would play a set at the Saturday reception, though no confirmation has been provided.
Who’s Wearing What on the Big Day?
The source says Dua Lipa is reported to be wearing a bespoke Versace gown for her wedding day, while she was spotted in a pale blue shirt, striped sarong and bikini bottoms during the pre‑wedding downtime. callum Turner was seen in a brown shirt and shorts, embracing the Sicilian sunshine as they took in the Mediterranean view from their suite.
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