Overview
- The couple legally married at Old Marylebone Town Hall on May 31 and then staged a three‑day celebration in Sicily from June 5–7 that moved between Palermo and nearby Bagheria.
- The central ceremony took place at the 18th‑century Villa Valguarnera where Sir Elton John performed “Your Song” as part of an emotional moment during the event.
- Roughly 200–300 guests attended, with reported names including Charli XCX, Mark Ronson, Donatella Versace and Joe Alwyn, while Dua Lipa wore high‑fashion gowns and the weekend featured multiple curated looks.
- Organizers used heavy security measures such as road closures, metal barriers, no‑drone zones and reported anti‑drone action, and some residents received small payments for disruption tied to parking and access.
- Local officials praised the global visibility and possible tourism gains while residents protested restricted access, and major cost and vendor figures remain reported estimates rather than confirmed totals.