Dua Lipa and Callum Turner kicked off their lavish wedding celebrations in style, hosting a fun pre-wedding cocktail party in Palermo, Italy. Surrounded by family, friends and a host of celebrity guests, the newly weds let their guard down and spent the evening partying with their friends and celebrating their union.First photos from the celebration have gone viral online. The photos see the couple, who tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at London’s Old Marylebone Town Hall on May 31, welcoming loved ones to the first event of their three-day Sicilian wedding festivities.
Photos and videos from Dua and Callum’s pre-wedding party go viral
Videos and photos from the celebration showed the newlyweds looking happier than ever as they mingled with guests, packed on the PDA and danced the night away.For the occasion, Lipa, wore an elegant backless ivory halter dress featuring Bottega Veneta’s signature basketweave design, complete with a feathered hem and matching clutch. She accessorised the look with sparkling Bulgari jewellery and a coordinating watch. Turner, complemented his bride in a beige suit paired with a crisp white shirt.
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner pack on the PDA
The couple arrived hand in hand and were later joined by fashion icon Donatella Versace, according to videos circulating on social media from the event. Throughout the evening, Lipa and Turner were seen smiling, embracing and rarely straying far from one another as they greeted guests. Footage from the celebration captured the pair dancing together to a live band, with Turner affectionately dipping his wife before leaning in for a kiss.The newlyweds also encouraged guests to join the festivities, spending the evening chatting, dancing and enjoying cocktails as the celebration unfolded.
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s wedding guests
Among the high-profile attendees were singer Charli XCX and her husband George Daniel. The “360” hitmaker was spotted socialising with guests, including actress Grace Gummer, while sipping on her cocktail.Singer Troye Sivan was also in attendance, dressed in a dark blue suit jacket. At one point during the evening, he was seen chatting with actor Joe Alwyn, a longtime friend of Turner, who wore a blue button-down shirt and beige pants for the occasion.Music producer Mark Ronson was another notable guest at the event and was spotted applauding as Lipa and Turner made their entrance.
About the cocktail party
The cocktail reception served as the official welcome event ahead of the wedding weekend celebrations, which are expected to continue across several historic locations in and around Palermo. The couple is expected to exchange vows again in from of their friends in another dreamy ceremony.
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s book-themed decor
One detail that caught the attention of fans online was a large bookshelf installation reportedly used as part of the party décor. Social media users noted that the book display appeared to pay tribute to the couple’s relationship and the way they first met.
