Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are set to marry this Saturday at Villa Valguarnera in Sicily, following a modest legal ceremony in London last weekend. The three‑day affair, estimated at £1 million, blends celebrity glamour with traditional Sicilian hospitality amid unprecedented security measures.

Villa Valguarnera’s £1 million transformation for Dua Lipa’s wedding

The historic 18th‑century baroque villa, known from HBO’s The White Lotus and a former Mafia stronghold, has been refitted for the celebration.. According to the source, Princess Vittoria Alliata Di Villafranca, the owner, oversaw the installation of a semi‑circle of garden chairs, a gazebo for vows, and white‑linen tables for the post‑ceremony dinner. The lavish spend reflects both the couple’s global profile and the venue’s cultural cachet.

Security ‘ring of steel’ blocks access to the historic villa

Authorities have erected a “ring of steel” around the property,deploying metal barriers on side roads, a no‑drone exclusion zone, and continuous police patrols. The source notes that the security cordon was so tight that an elderly bystander required police assistance to cross a barrier. This level of protection makes public sightings virtually impossible, underscoring the event’s high‑profile nature.

Celebrity guest list includes Charli XCX and Donatella Versace

Among the invited guests are pop star Charli XCX, actor Joe Alwyn, actress Grace Gummer, producer Mark Ronson, and fashion icon Donatella Versace, who is also designing Lipa’s wedding dress. As reported, the presence of such high‑profile figures adds to the media frenzy surrounding the three‑day celebration.

Local reaction: compensation and graffiti in Palermo

Nearby residents received compensation for parking disruptions caused by the event, yet some expressed mixed feelings, with graffiti appearing in Palermo that hinted at both excitement and resentment. The source observed that while many locals welcomed the international spotlight on Sicily, others were wary of the intrusion.

Who will police the no‑drone zone?

The enforcement of the no‑drone perimeter remains unclear; officials have not disclosed which agency will monitor aerial violations, leaving a gap in the public’s understanding of how the airspace will be controlled during the festivities.