Dua Lipa's Wedding Put Sicily Back on the Map

When Dua Lipa and Callum Turner chose Sicily for their wedding celebration earlier this month, they didn't just make headlines, they put the island firmly back on the map as one of the most romantic destinations in the world. The couple had already wed in a quiet civil ceremony in London on 31st May, but it was their three-day Sicilian celebration from 5-7 June, held at the spectacular 18th-century Villa Valguarnera in Palermo, that the world couldn't stop talking about. Elton John on the piano. Donatella Versace on the guest list. And a setting so cinematic it could have been written by a screenwriter.

Sicily has always been extraordinary, but moments like this have a way of reminding us. With its baroque hilltop towns, ancient ruins draped in bougainvillea, volcanic landscape and dazzling coastline, it is an island that does romance like nowhere else on earth. And you don't need a reported $1.7 million budget or a celebrity guest list to feel the magic.

Photo: From Vogue

Your Own Sicilian Wedding

Through our partnership with CV Villas, Case Travel can help you plan a Sicilian wedding or celebration that is entirely, beautifully yours. Here are three of our favourite properties on the island, each offering something distinct, from sweeping grand estate weddings to intimate gatherings with the sea at your feet.

La Dimora del Santo - The Grand Estate

If you're dreaming of a celebration on a truly spectacular scale, La Dimora del Santo is extraordinary. Originally built as an abbey in 1300 before becoming one of Sicily's great stately homes, this historic estate sits quietly within over 100 private acres in Southern Sicily near Siracusa. Tall palms, symmetrical gardens, citrus trees, bougainvillea-draped walls and a private chapel in the grounds create an atmosphere that is nothing short of cinematic.

As a private villa it sleeps 25 across 13 bedrooms, perfect for the wedding party to be fully immersed together. But its real magic for weddings lies in its scale: La Dimora del Santo can accommodate up to 150–200 guests for a special celebration, with open-air pavilions for dinners, lawned paths through scented gardens, and a 20-metre swimming pool set within a beautiful courtyard. Spa facilities including a hammam and sauna are tucked into a converted round tower. Cook service and full concierge are included.

Just 30 minutes from Catania Airport and within reach of the baroque towns of Siracusa and Noto, it is one of the most complete wedding venues we know.

Sleeps: 25 | Bedrooms: 13 | Wedding capacity: up to 200 | Ideal for: Grand celebrations

Villa Acquamarina - The Coastal Dream

For those who want the sea at the heart of their celebration, Villa Acquamarina is breathtaking. Perched above Sicily's spectacular east coast just 600 metres from the beach and a short drive from lively Taormina, this villa offers panoramic sea views from every floor. Each of the 10 bedrooms is individually designed with its own en suite bathroom and terrace looking out to sea, while the villa's four spacious floors each have their own living and dining area, giving large groups room to breathe.

The al fresco dining terrace on the lower ground level, a long table beneath a shaded pergola with the sea stretching out before you, is the kind of setting that makes guests fall completely silent. A fully-equipped fitness area, sauna and massage room complete the picture. Villa Acquamarina sleeps 20 and is perfect for wedding parties who want luxury, sea views, and the energy of one of Sicily's most iconic coastlines.

Sleeps: 20 | Bedrooms: 10 | Ideal for: Intimate to medium weddings with a coastal setting

Tenuta di San Giorgio - The Intimate Estate

For a celebration that feels truly private and deeply rooted in the soul of Sicily, Tenuta di San Giorgio is in a category of its own. This magnificent manor house sits at the heart of a working organic citrus farm that has been in the same family since the 15th century, poised between Mount Etna and the sea, surrounded by groves of orange trees, palms gathered from around the world, and gardens designed by a celebrated Italian landscape architect.

Ten exquisite suites sleep up to 20 guests, each individually decorated with antique furnishings and opening either to a private balcony or the garden. The elegant Orangerie serves as the social heart of the property, its drawing and dining rooms opening to views of the valley and Etna. A floodlit tennis court, Finnish sauna, home cinema, and a wine cellar stocked with Sicilian wines make this feel like your own private world. Every meal is prepared from home-grown produce by the resident chef,including farm walks to collect wild herbs.

Tenuta di San Giorgio is for couples who want their wedding to feel like a journey into another era, unhurried, immersive, and utterly unforgettable.

Sleeps: 20 | Bedrooms: 10 | Ideal for: Intimate weddings and exclusive-use estate celebrations

How The Romance Edit Can Help

Planning a destination wedding in Sicily is one of the most joyful, and complex, things you can do.

From coordinating guest travel and airport transfers to recommending local suppliers, florists, caterers, and legal requirements for marrying abroad, there is a lot to navigate. That's exactly what The Romance Edit at Case Travel is here for.

We work with CV Villas to secure the right property for your vision, and we handle the details so that by the time you arrive in Sicily, all you have to think about is each other. Get in touch with our team to start planning your Sicilian love story.