Love is in the air for pop superstar Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner. The couple, who got engaged in June 2025, are now the subject of strong rumors that they will tie the knot in a lavish ceremony in Palermo, Italy. Italian media reports suggest the pair is preparing for a grand celebration that will take over the historic city from September 5 to 7, 2026.
The news first came from Giornale di Sicilia, a respected local newspaper. It claimed that a wedding planner has been working in Palermo to get ready for a three-day event. The singer and the actor visited the Sicilian capital last summer and fell in love with the city. Dua Lipa shared photos of their trip on her Instagram, which reaches 88 million followers, with the caption “Palermo in my heart.”
The Reported Wedding Venue: Villa Igiea
The rumored location for the wedding is Villa Igiea, a luxury hotel by the sea. This 121-year-old property sits at the foot of Mount Pellegrino and looks out over the Tyrrhenian Sea. The hotel was once owned by an English admiral before becoming a hotel in the 20th century. It has hosted royalty like King Edward VII in 1907 and King George V in 1925.
The hotel was bought and renovated for millions by Rocco Forte Hotels and reopened in 2021. It has 72 guest rooms with views of the Mediterranean, marble bathrooms, and a spa. The largest suite, called Donna Franca, comes with a separate living room, dining room, study, and a large terrace overlooking the sea. The hotel grounds also have a hidden temple in the gardens and a terrace with a fountain that can hold up to 400 guests.
Reports claim the couple has booked an entire floor of suites for their guests. The venue has been reserved for a full week in September for a high-profile, high-security event. A source told local media that Alessandra Grillo, a well-known Italian wedding planner who organized the 2018 wedding of influencer Chiara Ferragni and rapper Fedez in Noto, Sicily, is said to be handling the arrangements.
What Makes Palermo Special for the Couple
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner first visited Palermo together in July 2025. They spent their days walking through the narrow streets, eating local food, and sitting at outdoor cafes. They avoided big tourist spots and instead enjoyed the city like regular visitors.
Patrick Lanzino, the manager of the Colletti bar in Palermo’s Kalsa district, remembered the couple’s visit.
“She drank Campari soda, he drank an Old Fashioned, and they ate olives while playing cards. She was very sweet and they seemed like a normal couple,”
Lanzino told The Times.
They also had dinner at Osteria dei Vespri, a restaurant with a view of Piazza Croce dei Vespri. The reservation was made under a fake name from Villa Igiea. Salvo Morello, a sommelier at Barone, recalled that Dua Lipa ordered Zibibbo orange wine, a type typical of the western part of Sicily.
The singer also has a known connection to the city through sports. In 2023, she posed in a Palermo FC jersey for a sneaker launch dedicated to the city. This made fans in Palermo very happy and helped build a strong bond between the pop star and the city.
Guest List and Celebration Plans
The three-day celebration from September 5 to 7 is expected to include gala dinners and boat rides. While the guest list remains a secret, Italian media has shared some names that may appear. Reports suggest that Elton John, Donatella Versace, Mark Ronson, Charli XCX, and Olivia Dean could be among the guests.
Some outlets also named Blackpink members Jennie and Rosé as possible attendees. Elton John is a longtime friend of Dua Lipa, and Mark Ronson worked with her on her Radical Optimism album. Charli XCX had her own wedding in Sicily last year, which Dua Lipa attended.
The wedding is being planned as a private event. All details about the ceremony and the reception remain top secret. La Repubblica, another Italian newspaper, suggested that the church of S. Maria dello Spasimo, also known as “Spasimo” and recently restored, could be where the couple exchanges vows.
Dua Lipa is said to be personally involved in the planning. She was reportedly seen meeting with wedding planner Alessandra Grillo. The pop star is known for her attention to detail, and reports suggest she has prepared 26 different outfit looks for the wedding events.
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Why This Wedding Matters for Palermo
Palermo has changed a lot in recent years. Once known as a center of Cosa Nostra mafia activity, the city has become a popular tourist spot with crowded bars and nice restaurants in areas that were once dangerous. The wedding of a global pop star would bring even more attention to the city’s beauty.
Lanzino, the bar manager, shared his thoughts on what the wedding means for the city.
“This marriage will be a message to Palermo that people love the city’s beauty, despite its problems in the past. Something stayed with this couple after their visit, which is why they are coming back,”
he said.
The city is already buzzing with excitement. Local media have called it “the wedding of the year,” and some have promised a procession of private jets bringing in celebrities for the event. The mayor of one small village in central Italy has even invited the couple to spend their honeymoon there.
Dua Lipa rose to fame with hits like “Levitating,” “Don’t Start Now,” and “New Rules.” She has won Grammy Awards and is one of the most streamed artists in the world. Callum Turner is a British actor known for his role as Theseus Scamander in the Fantastic Beasts movies and for starring in Masters of the Air, a series produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.
The couple started dating at the beginning of 2024. They made their relationship public at the Met Gala that same year. Callum Turner proposed in June 2025, and now, almost one year later, the wedding plans seem to be moving forward.
Neither Dua Lipa nor her representatives have officially confirmed the wedding plans. However, the reports from multiple Italian media outlets and the growing buzz on social media suggest that something big is being prepared. Fans around the world are waiting to see if Palermo will indeed host the celebrity wedding of the year.
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