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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s Palermo Wedding Plans: Rumors, Details and Local Reactions
4/26/2026, 12:47:57 PM
Planned Palermo Wedding
Pop star Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are reportedly preparing a wedding in Palermo, Sicily. Media cite June 2026, while other outlets list September 5-7 2026, with hundreds of guests expected.
Relationship History and Palermo Connection
Lipa and Turner met in London in late 2023, began dating in early 2024 after a Los Angeles meeting, and Lipa first linked to Palermo that year via a Puma ad featuring the football-club pink jersey. A July 2023 holiday saw them explore Palermo’s baroque alleys, cathedral and sunset boat rides.
Timeline of Developments
- 2023: Lipa models Palermo jersey; July holiday in Palermo.
- 2024: Relationship public.
- June 12 2025: Engagement announced in British Vogue.
- June 2026: Italian outlets cite a June wedding, with Villa Igee reserving a floor of suites.
- September 5-7 2026: ArtThreat lists a September ceremony at Villa Igee.
Key Figures, Venues and Logistics
Key figures are Dua Lipa, Callum Turner, bar owner Alessandro Minnone (Colletti), manager Patrick Lanzino and Alessandra Grillo. Villa Igee, a 121-year-old Rocco Forte hotel, has booked a floor of 72 baroque rooms; its terrace holds up to 400 guests. Reports note that Lipa has planned 26 looks for the three-day celebration.
Official Statements, Media Reports and Gaps
A Villa Igee spokesperson confirmed June guest-room bookings but said the ceremony will likely be at a separate city venue. Giornale di Sicilia reported a wedding planner was hired; La Repubblica named GAM, Santa Maria dello Spasimo and Piazza Croce dei Vespri as possible sites. Italian press calls it the “wedding of the year.” Neither Dua Lipa’s team nor Alessandra Grillo responded, leaving date and venue unverified.
Local Reactions
Patrick Lanzino, manager of Colletti, recalled the couple’s visit: “She drank Campari soda, he drank an Old Fashioned, and they ate olives while playing cards. She was sweet and they seemed like a normal couple.” Teen Iole, 13, said, “I can imagine her in a white dress walking through the streets of Palermo.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “I was honoured to welcome her to my venue,” — Alessandro Minnone, Owner, Colletti Bar, Palermo
- “When I heard the news of her [possible] wedding here in Palermo, it was wonderful. I hope she comes back to my place. If she does not, that is fine too. As somebody from Palermo, I can only feel proud that an international star like her has decided to return – and even to get married here.” — Alessandro Minnone, Owner, Colletti Bar, Palermo
- “How could we not feel honoured?” — Iole, 13, Palermo resident
- “Dua Lipa knows what’s up! The Puma pink Palermo is the way to go.” — Palermo Football Club social media account
What's Next
Local media say the couple will return to Palermo soon to finalize venue selection. If a June ceremony proceeds, city officials must arrange site access and possible road closures. Should the September schedule hold, Villa Igee will complete guest-room preparations and coordinate the three-day programme. No further official details have been released.
