Damiano David and Dove Cameron marry in Montalcino civil ceremony

Civil ceremony in Montalcino

Måneskin frontman Damiano David and American singer and actress Dove Cameron were married on Thursday, 24 September 2026, in the Tuscan hilltop town of Montalcino. The couple held a civil ceremony inside the former Palazzo Comunale, officiated directly by the mayor of Montalcino, Silvio Franceschelli. The bride and groom arrived together in a vintage beige and white Lancia automobile, drawing applause from onlookers who gathered in the town square. Franceschelli administered the proceedings under the standard requirements of Italian civil law, accompanied by a native English translator to translate each step of the ritual. Approximately 30 guests, comprising parents and close personal friends, attended the private legal exchange inside the council chamber.

“I will extend my best wishes to them as I do to all couples who marry in the municipality of Montalcino, for their union and for them to have as peaceful a family life as possible.”

Public arrival and town square reception

Outside the municipal building, more than 100 tourists, local residents, and fans waited for over three hours behind cordoned safety areas. Cameron wore a tailored white pantsuit with a waist belt, collared shirt, and matching tie, holding a bouquet of white calla lilies. David wore an off-white double-breasted suit without a necktie, leaving his shirt open under a draped silk stole. As the couple exited the building, the assembled crowd greeted them with rhythmic applause and calls for a kiss, which the newlyweds fulfilled on the front steps before leaving. Franceschelli stated that Montalcino regularly hosts international figures due to long-term municipal investments in high-end accommodation and regional heritage sites.

Relationship and anniversary date

The couple chose 24 September for their wedding day to mark the anniversary of their first date, which took place in New York City in 2023. Their acquaintance began in August 2022 backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, when both were nominated for Best New Artist. After staying in intermittent contact through management regarding potential tour collaborations, the pair reunited at the September 2023 MTV awards ceremony. David subsequently invited Cameron to attend Måneskin's concert at Madison Square Garden on 21 September 2023. Three days after meeting in the dressing room and attending the post-show gathering, the two shared their first formal dinner in Manhattan.

Wedding celebrations and background

Wedding festivities continue on Friday, 25 September 2026, at Castiglion del Bosco, a luxury Rosewood resort situated in the Val d'Orcia. The private estate spans 2,000 hectares and features a medieval hamlet, vineyards, a winery, and a private golf club within the UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape. Cameron, born Chloe Celeste Hosterman on 15 January 1996 in Bainbridge Island, Washington, built her career across television, film, and pop music, starring in Disney productions like Liv and Maddie and Descendants before releasing singles such as Boyfriend. She legally changed her first name to Dove following the 2011 death of her father, Philip Alan Hosterman, adopting the childhood nickname he gave her. David continues to perform internationally both with Måneskin and through his independent solo music projects.