Following recent rumours that Dua Lipa and her partner Callum Turner are planning their wedding — and may have been searching for locations in Italy — the Mayor of Celleno, Luca Beraldo, has stepped forward with an extraordinary offer: the entire historic ghost village, overlooking the castle, as a free wedding location.
“We are personally inviting Dua and Callum to be our guests,” said Mayor Luca Beraldo. “No crowds, no photographers, no cost — just history, silence, and one of the most romantic places in Italy.”
“We understand you may be considering Italy for your wedding, and we would be honoured to welcome you to Celleno — offering the entire ghost village as a unique and completely free location for your special day.”
Located in the green heart of Italy, around 90 minutes from Rome and close to Lake Bolsena — the largest volcanic lake in Europe — Celleno Vecchia combines accessibility with rare seclusion.
Named by The Daily Telegraph among the 25 most beautiful ghost villages in Italy, Celleno Vecchia stands as one of the country’s most incredible villages lost to time — perched high on a volcanic cliff above the surrounding valleys.
A medieval borgo of stone houses, cobbled alleys and a roofless Romanesque church, the village has been preserved in time and is protected by FAI (Italy’s National Trust).
At its heart lies Piazza Enrico Castellani, an ancient stone square facing the historic Castello Orsini, part of the surrounding landscape. The square is named after one of Italy’s most important 20th-century artists, who lived in the village for over 40 years and produced much of his internationally recognised work, now held in major museum collections and commanding multi-million prices at auction.
The village’s hilltop position and controlled access ensure a high level of privacy and security, making it particularly suited to discreet, high-profile events.
Located within a municipality of just around 1,200 residents, Celleno offers an atmosphere of intimacy rarely found in more established destinations.
A Wedding Opportunity
For the occasion, the municipality is offering the entire ghost village as a free wedding location, including Piazza Enrico Castellani, at the heart of the borgo, where ceremonies take place in a uniquely dramatic setting.
Ceremonies take place in Piazza Enrico Castellani, at the heart of the ghost village, where the couple would exchange their vows facing the majestic Orsini castle, overlooking the green valley and the historic village of Celleno Vecchia.
The offer includes:
- Free exclusive use of the entire location
- A 12th-century church for the ceremony
- A dramatic cliff-top setting for photographs
- Panoramic views over the surrounding valleys
- Complete privacy — no cars, no crowds, no through traffic
- Controlled access via two protected entry points, ensuring security and discretion
