Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are enjoying a brief moment of calm before their extravagant three-day wedding celebrations officially get underway in Sicily.
The superstar singer, 30, and actor Callum Turner, 36, were spotted relaxing together on the balcony of their luxurious suite at Palermo’s exclusive Villa Igiea Hotel on Thursday morning. The couple, who reportedly completed the legal part of their marriage in London just days earlier, appeared completely at ease as they admired stunning views across the Mediterranean.
Dua kept her look casual ahead of the glamorous festivities, wearing a pale blue shirt layered over a striped sarong and bikini bottoms. She completed the relaxed holiday style with a backwards baseball cap and kitten-heel sandals. Meanwhile, Callum embraced the Sicilian sunshine in a brown shirt and matching shorts.
The pair are staying in the hotel’s prestigious Donna Franca Suite, described as the property’s crowning jewel. The lavish accommodation boasts a private sea-view terrace, spacious living areas and luxurious marble bathrooms, offering the perfect retreat before one of the most talked-about celebrity weddings of the year.
After arriving in Sicily by private jet on Wednesday evening following a flight from London, the couple were later seen strolling around the hotel grounds accompanied by security personnel.
Their wedding celebrations are expected to attract around 300 family members and friends, with reports suggesting the star-studded event could cost close to £1 million. Guests are arriving throughout the week, with private jet slots fully booked at Palermo Airport and a fleet of luxury blacked-out limousines ready to transport attendees between hotels, villas and party venues.
The couple have reportedly reserved an entire floor of suites at the five-star hotel, ensuring privacy for their closest friends and relatives throughout the weekend.
According to a hotel insider, Dua and Callum enjoyed a relaxed breakfast on Thursday morning before the festivities began.
The source revealed: “Dua and Callum came down for breakfast at around 11am. She had a boiled egg and he had an omelette. A platter of fruit was placed in front of them, and they were joined by friends.”
The insider added that excitement was clearly building when Dua was overheard telling the group, “Let’s party,” prompting cheers from everyone gathered around the table.
The celebrations are expected to unfold across several spectacular Sicilian locations. One event will take place at Palermo’s Galleria Moderna, which has reportedly been closed to the public for a private cocktail reception. Another exclusive gathering is scheduled for the historic Villa Valguanera in Bagheria, where rumours suggest legendary musician Elton John could make a special appearance.
Security around the wedding has been extensive, with more than 50 bodyguards reportedly brought in from both London and Rome. Staff involved in the event have signed strict confidentiality agreements, while roads surrounding some venues have been temporarily closed to protect the couple’s privacy.
Despite the enormous scale of the occasion, Thursday morning offered a rare glimpse of Dua and Callum simply enjoying each other’s company before the whirlwind of celebrations begins.
With Sicily providing a breathtaking backdrop, and hundreds of guests preparing to arrive, the couple appear ready to begin the next chapter of their lives in unforgettable style.
