Dua Lipa and Callum Turner tied the knot in a three‑day extravaganza at Sicily’s historic Villa Valguarnera, following a legal ceremony in London. The celebration, estimated at around £1 million, blends high fashion, celebrity guests and a venue steeped in Mafia history.

£1 million three‑day celebration at Villa Valguarnera

The couple flew to the 18th‑century baroque palace in Bagheria on Wednesday, launching a three‑day party that local sources say will cost roughly £1 million. According to the report, the festivities began with a welcome cocktail at nearby Palazzo Valguarnera Gangi and will culminate in a garden ceremony in front of the villa’s iconic double colonnade.

Guests are expected to enjoy traditional Sicilian cuisine prepared by chef Tony Lo Coco of I Pupi, though menu details remain under wraps. The lavish spending reflects both the couple’s desire for an “epic” affair and the venue’s capacity to host a high‑profile event.

Mafia‑linked Villa Valguarnera hosts star‑studded ceremony

Villa Valguarnera, once briefly controlled by the Mafia in the 1980s, gained recent fame as a filming location for HBO’s *The White Lotus* season two. The property is now owned by Princess Vittoria Alliata Di Villafranca, who has fought to preserve its cultural heritage while opening it for this celebrity wedding.

The venue’s historic allure attracted a guest list that reads like a fashion and film roll call, with confirmed or rumored attendees including Charli XCX, Joe Alwyn, Grace Gummer, Mark Ronson and designer Donatella Versace. As the source noted, the event’s “coolest wedding, and so glam” vibe is amplified by the villa’s cinematic backdrop.

Donatella Versace’s rumored custom gown for Dua Lipa

Fashion legend Donatella Versace was spotted in a gold‑fringed gown at the opening cocktail, fueling speculation that she has created a bespoke wedding dress for Lipa . While no official confirmation has been released, the rumor aligns with Versace’s close friendship with the pop star and her history of dressing high‑profile clients.

Industry insiders suggest the potential collaboration could set a new trend for celebrity‑designer partnerships at high‑visibility events, though the final look remains under wraps until the ceremony.

Local backlash and £5,000 compensation to residents

Not all locals are celebrating. Graffiti reading “Palermo is not for rent” appeared on a marble column, reflecting resentment over the international spotlight on a community already grappling with tourism pressures. The graffiti was quickly painted over, but the sentiment lingered.

According to the report, Lipa’s team paid £5,000 to residents in apartments overlooking extra parking zones to offset inconvenience, and some nearby inhabitants were asked to sign non‑disclosure agreemetns. City squares Piazza Croce dei Vespri and Piazza Sant’Anna will be closed for the duration of the event.

Who designed Dua Lipa’s wedding dress?

The most tantalizing unanswered detail is the identity of the designer behind Lipa’s wedding gown. While Donatella Versace is the leading suspect, no official statement has confirmed her involvement, leaving fans and fashion watchers eager for clarification.

Other designers have been mentioned in speculative social‑media chatter,but without verification the question remains open. the answer could influence post‑wedding fashion coverage and set a precedent for future celebrity‑designer collaborations.