Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner marked their marriage with a three‑day extravaganza in Sicily that cost roughly £1.5 million and hosted about 200 guests at Villa Valguarnera in Bagheria. The couple, who had already signed a civil licence in London, turned the historic villa into a night‑and‑day festival that lasted until the early hours of Sunday, according to insider reports .

£1 .5 million Villa Valguarnera celebration draws 200 guests

The main ceremony on Saturday brought toggether roughly 200 friends and family, a figure confirmed by multiple eyewitnesses. the event’s price tag of £1.5 million was cited by several sources, making it one of the costliest celebrity weddings of the year. guests arrived for a cocktail party on Friday , then moved to a semi‑circular seating arrangement in front of the villa for the vows, which were largely symbolic after the legal ceremony in London.

Elton John’s surprise set tops the Sicilian soirée

Sir Elton John arrived on a private jet from Farnborough just an hour before his scheduled performance, delivering an intimate rendition of “Your Song” that left the bride and groom visibly moved. According to eyewitness accounts, two assistants guided the visually‑impaired legend to the piano, underscoring the personal touches that defined the night. the surprise set has been highlighted in most coverage of the wedding, reinforcing the star‑power of the guest list.

Donatella Versace designs two custom white gowns for Dua Lipa

Renowned designer Donatella Versace curated the visual aesthetic, creating a glittering, diamond‑encrusted dress for the ceremony and a frilly, playful white gown for the after‑party. Both outfits were described as “tailor‑made for the bride’s style and heritage” by fashion insiders, and they added a high‑fashion sheen to the historic setting. the Versace creations were among the few visual elements released publicly, as photographic coverage of the ceremony remained tightly controlled.

Security lockdown: drones downed and phones seized

Security formed a double ring around the villa, with police controlling access roads and staff required to surrender mobile phones for the duration. reports indicate that two drones attempting to capture the event were intercepted and brought down, and many workers found stickers over cameras and microphones, with devices sealed in plastic bags until after midnight.. These measures illustrate the lengths the couple went to protect privacy and limit disruption to local residents.

Who financed the £1.5 million extravaganza?

The source does not disclose whether the cost was covered by the couple’s own funds, family contributions, or sponsorships, leaving the financing of the lavish affair unclear. Additionally, while the report mentions a “dedicated nod” to Dua Lipa’s Albanian roots, it does not specify which Albanian musicians performed or how the cultural segment was organized. As the couple’s representatives have not released an official statement, many details remain unverified.