The £1.5 Million Wedding of the Year

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner have officially kicked off their £1.5 million Sicilian nuptials with a lavish welcome party for their star-studded guests on Friday.

The couple have hosted a pre-wedding cocktail bash at Palazzo Valguarnera Gangi, with guests including Charli XCX and Mark Ronson in attendance.

A Ring of Steel Surrounds the Venue

The Italian hotspot has been surrounded by a so-called 'ring of steel,' with security and police closely guarding streets surrounding the venue where a cocktail reception will take place.

Stars including Elton John and Olivia Dean are among the guests rumoured to be attending the wedding.

Locals Express Their Anger

Locals have made their feelings known, with some obscene graffiti on a marble column in the square which is centre to Friday's celebrations.

Another message was sprayed near the Piazza Croce deli Vesper square, which read: 'Palermo is not for rent.'

Who's Behind the Wedding's £1.5 Million Price Tag?

The couple are reported to have paid nearly £9 ,000 to shut down the Galleria Moderna in Palermo to hold the stunning cocktail reception.

They have also paid the local council £10,000 to hire out the Piazza Croce, which has strict parking restrictions imposed around it until Saturday morning.

What's Next for the Couple?

The couple's wedding has become a magnet for British tourists in recent years, with some local businesses expressing their anger at having to close up early on a Friday evening.

As the couple embarks on their new life together,it remains to be seen how their high-profile wedding will impact their relationship and their respective careers.