Inside Dua Lipa & Callum Turner’s Italy Wedding and Honeymoon
If you are searching for the ultimate blueprint for La Dolce Vita quiet luxury, Dua Lipa and Callum Turner just completely rewrote the rules.
Following an intimate courthouse ceremony in London, the pop superstar and her actor husband headed straight to southern Europe. What followed was a masterclass in romance: a lavish, multi-day destination wedding in Sicily, followed by an enviable cross-country luxury Italy honeymoon itinerary that took them to some of the country’s most exclusive, historic properties.
From 18th-century palazzos to cliffside Roman baths, here is an insider look at the new Mr. and Mrs. Turner’s dream Italian road trip and exactly how you can work with a luxury travel planner to replicate the celebrity experience for your own getaway.
The Wedding: 3 Days of Destination Wedding Glamour in Sicily
Dua and Callum brought massive wave of cinematic elegance to Sicily for their multi-day wedding weekend, proving that a curated guest experience is the key to an unforgettable destination wedding.
The Base Camp (Villa Igiea, Palermo): The couple booked an entire floor of this 5-star Rocco Forte hotel to house A-list guests like Charli XCX and Donatella Versace. Overlooking the Gulf of Palermo, its late 19th-century Art Nouveau design sets a flawless tone for a high-end wedding weekend.
The Welcome Party (Palazzo Gangi): Guests were treated to a private tour of the Galleria d’Arte Moderna before heading to the historic Palazzo Gangi—the opulent palace famous for anchoring the ballroom scene in Visconti’s classic film The Leopard.
The Reception (Villa Valguarnera): Located just outside Palermo in Bagheria, this breathtaking 18th-century hilltop palace (often called “Little Versailles”) served as the historic backdrop where guests danced to late-night DJ sets by Carl Cox and Peggy Gou.
The Luxury Road Trip: A Multi-Stop Italian Honeymoon
Instead of flying to a single isolated resort, the newlyweds hopped in a car and embarked on a sun-drenched, headline-grabbing luxury road trip through Italy. These six iconic hotels are absolute must-adds to your personal travel bucket list.
1. San Domenico Palace (Taormina, Sicily)
The Vibe: High-end pop culture luxury.
The Details: Their first official honeymoon stop was this legendary cliffside Four Seasons resort, famously known as the filming location for Season 2 of The White Lotus. Converted from a 14th-century convent, it features a world-class infinity pool overlooking the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna.
2. Palazzo Margherita (Bernalda, Basilicata)
The Vibe: Deep-rooted Hollywood heritage.
The Details: Situated in the southern region of Basilicata, this lush, ultra-private 19th-century palazzo is owned and beautifully restored by legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. Dua famously shared a photo diving onto her bed beneath the villa’s hand-painted ceiling frescoes.
3. Villa Treville (Positano, Amalfi Coast)
The Vibe: Ultra-exclusive seaside hideaway.
The Details: While the Amalfi Coast is highly traveled, Villa Treville remains a coveted sanctuary. Made up of just 16 private suites and a secluded beach club built into the rugged cliffs, it gave the couple a quiet, paparazzi-free respite.
4. Hotel Locarno (Rome)
The Vibe: 1920s Art Deco energy in the Eternal City.
The Details: For their urban stop, they checked into this storied boutique hotel tucked away near the Piazza del Popolo. It’s a historic favorite for artists and tastemakers (and the exact place director Wes Anderson wrote The Grand Budapest Hotel).
5. La Posta Vecchia Hotel (Ladispoli, Lazio)
The Vibe: Historic oceanfront opulence.
The Details: Located just 40 minutes outside of Rome, this 17th-century castle was once the private seaside mansion of billionaire J. Paul Getty. This historic gem delivered the viral photo of Dua lounging in a massive, ornate marble Roman bath.
6. Hotel Il Pellicano (Porto Ercole, Tuscany)
The Vibe: Retro-chic mid-century glamour.
The Details: Nestled into the cliffs of Tuscany’s Monte Argentario peninsula, this iconic hotel is famous for its timeless Slim Aarons aesthetic. The couple wrapped up their trip sunbathing on the property’s signature yellow-striped loungers.
Ready to “Just Plan” Your Dream Italian Getaway?
Whether you want to capture the historic elegance of a Sicilian palace for your wedding day, or you’re dreaming of a custom multi-stop honeymoon road trip through the heart of Italy, pulling off an intricate destination itinerary requires seamless execution.
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