The $1.5 million nuptial extravaganza

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner kicked off their three-day wedding celebration in Sicily with an exclusive pre-wedding cocktail party at the historic Palazzo Valguarnera Gangi , marking the beginning of a lavish nuptial extravaganza worth £1.5 million.

The event, which is part of a £1.5 million nuptial extravaganza, saw the arrival of A-list guests such as Charli XCX, Mark Ronson, and designer Donatella Versace.

The couple, who recently married in a private ceremony, made a dazzling appearance: Dua Lipa, 30, wore a white backless fringed gown paired with a £2,580 Bottega Anidamo clutch and Bulgari jewels , including a £185,000 Manchette watch.

Callum Turner, 36, complemented her in a beige Jacques Marie Mage suit.

A star-studded guest list

The pre-wedding cocktail party saw the arrival of A-list guests such as Charli XCX, Mark Ronson, and designer Donatella Versace, who is rumored to have designed Dua's dress for the final night's event.

Other guests like Elton John and Olivia Dean are expected to join the festivities, adding to the star-studded guest list.

The event, which is part of a £1.5 million nuptial extravaganza, saw the arrival of A-list guests such as Charli XCX, Mark Ronson, and designer Donatella Versace.

Local residents protest street closures

The street closures and security measures put in place for the wedding celebrations have sparked controversy among local residents and business owners in Palermo.

Streets surrounding the palazzo were sealed off with heavy security, forming a 'ring of steel' that limited public access during one of the city's busiest weekend nights.

Some locals expressed anger, with obscene graffiti appearing on a marble column in the central Piazza Croce dei Vesperi.

Impact on local tourism

The disruption caused by the wedding celebrations has fueled debate over the impact of high-profile celebrity weddings on tourism-driven economies.

Local residents and business owners in Palermo have expressed concerns over the street closures and security measures put in place for the wedding celebrations.

The controversy surrounding the wedding celebrations has highlighted the delicate balance between hosting high-profile events and preserving the local community's way of life.

What auditors flagged in the May filing

The controversy surrounding the wedding celebrations has highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the planning and execution of high-profile events .

Auditors have flagged concerns over the impact of street closures and security measures on local businesses and residents.

The controversy surrounding the wedding celebrations has sparked a wider debate over the role of tourism in local economies and the need for greater community engagement in the planning process.