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Dua Lipa, Callum Turner Wed Amid Star-Studded DJ Set

6/9/2026

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Summary

Dua Lipa Marries

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner married at Villa Valguarnera in Sicily after a London civil ceremony.
Elton John performed “Your Song” on piano as the couple exchanged vows.
Carl Cox, Martin Garrix, David Guetta and Peggy Gou DJed the reception with 300 guests, including Charlie XCX and Mark Ronson.
Lipa’s 2024 album “Radical Optimism” followed a tour that ended in December 2025, with a concert film released in May 2026.

Summary

Dua Lipa Showcases

Dua Lipa debuted a Bottega Veneta Intrecciato dress with feathers and an Andiamo clutch at the Palermo welcome party.
She wore a Schiaparelli skirt suit at the London legal ceremony and added a Bvlgari Serpenti necklace, watch and Tubogas Manchette bracelet.
She chose a sheer white lace Chloé dress over a white ruffled bikini, finishing with Chloé’s swan-shaped bag and two pendant necklaces at the Sunday brunch.

History

Historical Context

The 29 July 1981 marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer at St Paul’s Cathedral gathered 3,500 guests and attracted an estimated 750 million TV viewers, creating a televised, fashion-driven template for high-profile weddings. Dua Lipa’s 2026 Sicilian ceremony, with luxury designers and live music, deliberately echoes that royal precedent to amplify global media impact.

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Dua Lipa Marries

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner married at Villa Valguarnera in Sicily after a London civil ceremony.
Elton John performed “Your Song” on piano as the couple exchanged vows.
Carl Cox, Martin Garrix, David Guetta and Peggy Gou DJed the reception with 300 guests, including Charlie XCX and Mark Ronson.
Lipa’s 2024 album “Radical Optimism” followed a tour that ended in December 2025, with a concert film released in May 2026.

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