Dua Lipa and Callum Turner celebrated their marriage with a lavish three-day event in Sicily , culminating in a ceremony at the historic Villa Valguarnera in Bagheria on Saturday, August 24. sir Elton John, a close friend of the bride, performed his hit "Your Song" during the ceremony, which came six days after the couple's official registry at Marylebone Town Hall, according to the source report.

Elton John's private jet arrival and the £2 ,580 feathered clutch

Sir Elton John flew by private jet from Farnborough, Hampshire, to Palermo, arriving just in time to perform. According to the article, he was whisked from the airport in a blacked-out car. The bride, Dua Lipa, wore a custom Versace gown decorated with diamonds, designed by Donatella Versace, who was seen celebrating at a pre-wedding cocktail party. At a Friday event, Lipa carried a custom Bottega Veneta Andiamo clutch, with feathers added, valued at £2,580. The report details that guests stayed at the £1,000-a-night Igiea hotel in Palermo, and a yacht party kicked off the festivities on Thursday.

Why Palermo residents put up 'Not for Rent' posters

Not everyone welcomed the star-studded affair. Locals in Palermo posted signs reading "Palermo is not for rent. Public spaces belong to everyone" and "Our square is not your living room." The backlash reflects growing tension between luxury tourism and local communities in parts of Italy, where high-profile events can disrupt daily life and create a sense of exclusion. The source report notes that the wedding included road closures, a no-drone zone, and a heavy security presence, which may have fuelled the resentment.

A former Mafia lair turned White Lotus backdrop

Villa Valguarnera itself has a storied past. In the 1980s, the local Mafia briefly controlled the property, according to the report, and planned to convert it into a casino. Today it is owned by Princess Vittoria Alliata Di Villafranca, who still lives in the 18th-century baroque residence. The villa gained international fame as the setting for the opening shots of White Lotus season 2. The wedding party was held in its gardens, with a 650ft drive lined with bougainvillea trees. The venue's dual identity — luxury tourist destination and former mafia stronghold — adds a layer of irony to the lavvish celebration.

What remains undisclosed: the gown's price tag and the missing mother-of-the-bride shoes

The source article leaves several questions unanswered. The exact cost of the custom Versace gown is not reported, nor is the total budget for the three-day event. A minor but telling detail: Dua Lipa's mother, Anesa, nearly missed the ceremony when a driver admitted leaving her shoes in the car — the article gives no update on whether they were recovered. Equally, the specific honeymoon location remains private, and it is unclear whether the couple will respond to the local backlash. The report also does not include comment from the Princess of Villa Valguarnera about the event. These gaps highlight how even the most detailed celebrity coverage often withholds financial and personal logistics.