Famous faces have started arriving in the Italian town of Portofino, ahead of the wedding of Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker.
The couple, who officially married at a courthouse ceremony in Santa Barbara, California, last week, are set to tie the knot at Castello Brown, a 16th-century castle in the coastal town.
They gathered friends for a pre-wedding meal at Ristorante Puny on Friday, and according to People magazine: "You can feel all the love. Everyone is very excited to celebrate Kourtney and Travis."
The Kardashian/Jenner sisters are yet to share photos confirming that they are in the European country. However, Kylie Jenner — the youngest sister — posted a photo of a plate of pasta on her Instagram Stories, indicating she is in Italy.
Other guests have been posting from the region.
Italian rapper Fedez, a friend of Barker's, shared a photo of himself and Blink-182's Mark Hoppus in Italy, with the caption, "All the small things", referencing the band's song of the same name.
Fedez also posted photos of himself and his wife, influencer Chiara Ferragni, geo-tagged in Portofino.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's official wedding and Las Vegas wedding
The couple wed on May 15 in front of their security team and a few loved ones, including maternal grandmother Mary Jo Campbell and Barker's father, Randy.
They shared photos of themselves driving off in a black convertible with a sign that said "just married" hanging off the bumper.
Kardashian, 43, and Barker, 46, had been dating for less than a year when the rocker got down on one knee on a beach in Montecito, California in October 2021. He had set up an enormous arrangement of roses and candles in the sand, which surrounded the couple as he proposed.
On April 4, the pair walked down the aisle in Las Vegas at the One Love Wedding Chapel, in the early hours following the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. The couple stood at the altar before an Elvis Presley impersonator, who serenaded them and officiated the ceremony. The marriage was not technically legal, however, as they had no licence.
See Kourtney Kardashian's style evolution — in pictures:
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Kourtney Kardashian, wearing a red and white dress, walks Dash's autumn 2007 catwalk in Los Angeles on March 24, 2007. WireImage -

Kourtney Kardashian, in a black and white scarf mini dress, arrives at the 'LA Direct' magazine expansion party in West Hollywood on July 21, 2007. FilmMagic -

Kourtney Kardashian, in a black mini with metallic dot detail, arrives at the 'Keeping up with the Kardashians' premiere at the Pacific Design Centre on October 9, 2007. Getty Images -

In a black skirt and white T-shirt with lace detail, the eldest Kardashian sibling attends the 7th Annual Breakthrough of the Year Awards in Los Angeles on December 9, 2007. Startraks / Shutterstock -
In an LBD with necklace-style straps, the media personality attends the '944' magazine party in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 31, 2008. PA Images via Reuters -

In a black shirt dress, Kourtney Kardashian attends 'Details' magazine's annual Mavericks celebration on March 21, 2008 in Beverly Hills. Getty Images -

Kourtney Kardashian, right, in a lilac dress, with her mother Kris Jenner and sister Kim Kardashian, attends a 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' photocall during the 2008 Monte Carlo Television Festival held at Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on June 11, 2008. Getty Images -

Kourtney Kardashian, left, in a black gown, with her mother Kris Jenner and sister Kim Kardashian, attends the Golden Nymph awards ceremony during the 2008 Monte Carlo Television Festival held at Grimaldi Forum, Monte Carlo on June 12, 2008. Getty Images -
Kourtney Kardashian, in a geometric print dress, arrives at the Teen Choice awards in Los Angeles on August 9, 2009. Reuters -

Kourtney Kardashian, in black BCBG Max Azria, arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards with Kim Kardashian on September 20, 2009. EPA -
Kourtney Kardashian, in a black one-shouldered dress, attends the Dash fashion show at Jet Nightclub, Las Vegas, on February 19, 2010. PA -

Kourtney Kardashian, second from right, in a red strapless dress, with her mother, four sisters and son, Mason Dash Disick, arrive at the 'Redbook' family issue celebrations in West Hollywood on April 11, 2011. FilmMagic -

Kourtney Kardashian, centre, in a black Kardashian Kollection dress, with sisters Kim and Khloe Kardashian promote their Kardashian Kollection at Sears Cerritos, California on September 18, 2011. FilmMagic -
Kourtney Kardashian, in white Raoul, arrives at the 20th annual Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood on February 26, 2012. Reuters -

Kourtney Kardashian, in a black and white print maxi dress by T-Bags, and Scott Disick attend the grand opening of Ryu on April 23, 2012 in New York City. Getty Images -

Kourtney Kardashian, in a Kardashian Kollection dress, and Kim Kardashian attend the launch party for the Kardashian Kollection for Dorothy Perkins in London on November 8, 2012. Getty Images -

Kourtney Kardashian, in a Kardashian Kollection shirt and trousers, with Kim and Khloe Kardashian, attends the launch party for the Kardashian Kollection for Dorothy Perkins at Westfield, London on November 10, 2012. Getty Images -
Kourtney Kardashian, in red and black floral Brian Rennie for Basler, arrives at the 2013 Elton John Aids Foundation Oscar Party in West Hollywood on February 24, 2013. Reuters -
Kourtney Kardashian, in Saint Laurent at the 2014 Elton John Aids Foundation Oscar Party in West Hollywood on March 2, 2014. Reuters -

Kourtney Kardashian (right), in a Wolford body suit and beige jeans, with sisters Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, attends Apple Store Soho Presents Meet The Developers on September 14, 2015 in New York City. FilmMagic -

Kourtney Kardashian, in red Balmain, arrives at the 32nd MTV Video Music Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on August 30, 2015. EPA -

Kourtney Kardashian, left, in a white suit, with Khloe Kardashian, arrives at the 2016 NBCUniversal Upfront Presentation in New York on May 16, 2016. EPA -
Kourtney Kardashian, in a black silk asymmetric Anthony Vaccarello dress attends the 'Harper's Bazaar' celebration of 'Icons By Carine Roitfeld' in New York on September 9, 2016. Reuters -

Kourtney Kardashian, centre, in gold Balmain, with Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, attends the Balmain show during Paris Fashion Week on September 29, 2016 in Paris. Getty Images -

Kourtney Kardashian, left, in Georgine, and Kim Kardashian West attend Buro 24/7 Fashion Forward Initiative during Paris Fashion Week on September 30, 2016. Getty Images -

Kourtney Kardashian, left, in Givenchy, with Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, at the Givenchy show during Paris Fashion Week on October 2, 2016. Getty Images -

Kourtney Kardashian, left, in a black suit with Kim Kardashian and Cher at the premiere of 'The Promise' at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on April 12, 2017. EPA -

Kourtney Kardashian, in a basketball jersey and leather trousers, with sister Khloe Kardashian at the 2017 NBA Finals on June 9, 2017. Getty Images -

Kourtney Kardashian, in a glittering Christian Siriano suit, at the CFDA Awards in New York on June 4, 2018. AFP -

Kourtney Kardashian, in black Gucci, with Kim Kardashian, arrives for the LACMA Art + Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 3, 2018. EPA -

Kourtney Kardashian, in black Versace, attends the amfAR New York Gala 2019 at Cipriani Wall Street on February 6, 2019. EPA -

Kourtney Kardashian, wearing Naeem Khan, arrives for the 2019 People's Choice Awards on November 10, 2019. EPA -

Kourtney Kardashian, in black Olivier Theyskens, and Travis Barker attend the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2021. Reuters
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