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Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Nick Jonas & Priyanka Chopra’s Grand Wedding
Our desi girl Priyanka Chopra, as you may have come to know in the past couple of months, is single no more. In fact, she and international pop star Nick Jonas are going to tie the knot in Jodhpur in a mere few days. Last night, Nick landed back in India and Priyanka gave him the warmest welcome by posting the most romantic picture of both of them. They even had a Thanksgiving dinner with Priyanka’s entire family. While we know that #Nickyanka will get hitched on the 1st and 2nd of December, the details of the same were too hazy.
Now, reports suggest that their pre-wedding ceremonies including Mehendi and Sangeet will happen on the 29th of November. This will be followed by the Hindu wedding on 2nd of December and a Christian wedding on 3rd of December. Both the weddings will be taking place in Jodhpur itself.
This is another wedding we’ve been waiting for and I have a feeling it’s going to be EPIC!
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Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Nick Jonas & Priyanka Chopra’s Grand Wedding
The union of Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra and global pop icon Nick Jonas was not just a celebrity wedding—it was a spectacular, multi-day, cross-cultural extravaganza that captured the imagination of the world. Dubbed the ‘Nickyanka’ wedding, it blended the regal traditions of a royal Indian celebration with the elegant solemnity of a Western Christian ceremony, creating a truly unique and deeply personal event.
Held over five days in late 2018, this grand affair was a masterpiece of planning, fashion, and heartfelt family moments. Here is an in-depth look at everything you need to know about the most talked-about celebrity nuptials of the decade.
The Royal Setting: Umaid Bhawan Palace
The lavish five-day celebration centered around one of the world’s most spectacular and exclusive venues: the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
- Location: Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, often referred to as the “Blue City.”
- Venue: The Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace, a magnificent former royal residence of the Jodhpur royal family, now partially converted into a luxury resort.
- The Vision: The couple chose this venue specifically to honor Priyanka’s Indian heritage while providing a majestic backdrop for the grand scale of their bi-cultural wedding.
The festivities began on November 28, 2018, and culminated in two main wedding ceremonies on December 1st and 2nd.
The Pre-Wedding Extravaganza
True to traditional Indian weddings, the main ceremonies were preceded by a series of vibrant and culturally rich functions, transforming the palace into a hub of non-stop celebration and friendly competition.
1. The Puja Ceremony (Prayer Service)
The wedding week officially kicked off in Mumbai with a traditional Puja ceremony, a Hindu prayer ritual held to ask for Lord Ganesha’s blessings and a peaceful journey for the couple. Both families, including Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, dressed in traditional Indian attire for this auspicious start.
2. The Mehendi Ceremony
Following their arrival in Jodhpur, the families gathered for the Mehendi, a traditional pre-wedding ritual where the bride has intricate henna designs applied to her hands and feet. Breaking from the tradition of an all-female event, Nick and Priyanka opted for a colorful, co-ed celebration.
- Attire: Priyanka wore a stunning, vibrant, multi-hued organza ensemble by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla.
- The Groom: Nick Jonas fully embraced the tradition, even getting a small henna design on his hand.
3. The Sangeet (Musical Evening)
The Sangeet was perhaps the most publicized and talked-about event, evolving from a traditional musical evening into an elaborate, choreographed stage production.
- The Concept: It was framed as a “fierce song & dance competition” between ‘Team Bride’ (The Chopras) and ‘Team Groom’ (The Jonas family).
- The Performances: Both families performed elaborate dances telling the story of how Priyanka and Nick met and fell in love, with choreography handled by the famous Ganesh Hegde.
- Star Turns: Priyanka dedicated a heartfelt performance to Nick, while the Jonas Brothers also took to the stage, showcasing their musical talents to a blend of Bollywood, Punjabi, and Rajasthani tunes.
- Attire: For this event, Priyanka wore a breathtaking hand-embroidered gold and silver sari by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, while Nick donned a midnight blue Jodhpuri by the same designer duo.
4. The Haldi Ceremony
This ritual involves applying a turmeric paste (haldi) to the couple’s skin to ward off evil spirits and bless them. This was a private ceremony attended by close family.
5. The Cricket Match
To inject some fun competition, the celebrations included a friendly, limited-over cricket match between Team ‘N’ and Team ‘P’, where guests enjoyed a classic Indian sports day.
The Two Weddings: A Blend of Cultures
The centerpiece of the weekend was the two main ceremonies, conducted to honor both the bride’s Indian culture and the groom’s Christian heritage, symbolizing the merging of two families and two continents.
The Christian Ceremony (December 1, 2018)
The first ceremony was a traditional Christian service held outdoors on the palace grounds and officiated by Nick’s father, Paul Kevin Jonas Sr., a pastor.
The Ralph Lauren Gown: A Masterpiece of Detail
Priyanka’s gown for the Christian wedding, custom-designed by Ralph Lauren, was a true work of art and a deeply symbolic choice. Ralph Lauren has only ever designed wedding dresses for family members, making Priyanka the fourth person—and first non-family member—to wear a custom wedding gown by the brand.
- The Dress: A hand-beaded and hand-embroidered column gown with a sheer lace neckline, featuring a whopping 135 satin-covered buttons down the front and sleeves.
- The Veil: The gown was paired with a dramatic, custom-made tulle veil that was an astonishing 75 feet long (22.86 meters), instantly becoming one of the most memorable celebrity veils in history.
- The Personal Touches: Eight personalized messages and phrases were embroidered into the dress, including:
- “Nicholas Jerry Jonas”
- “1st December 2018”
- Her parents’ names, “Madhu & Ashok”
- The Hindu mantra “Om Namah Shivay”
- “Family,” “Hope,” “Compassion,” and “Love.”
The Groom’s Detail
Nick’s black tuxedo was also custom-made by Ralph Lauren, and featured a secret, incredibly romantic touch: a small piece of the lace from Priyanka’s dress, with the Urdu words “My Jaan” (meaning “My Life” or “My Darling”) embroidered inside the lapel.
The Hindu Ceremony (December 2, 2018)
The following day, the couple exchanged vows according to traditional Hindu rituals, a vibrant, colorful, and joyous affair.
Nick’s Baraat and Varmala
The ceremony began with the Baraat, where the groom traditionally makes his grand entrance. Nick arrived in a custom Rolls-Royce convertible, then mounted a white horse, accompanied by his family, including his brothers, wearing turbans and carrying Indian swords.
The ceremony included the playful Varmala, an exchange of floral garlands, where family members famously lift the bride and groom onto their shoulders to make it difficult for them to garland each other.
The Sabyasachi Lehenga: An Intricate Creation
For the Hindu ceremony, Priyanka wore an exquisite, bespoke, tonal red Sabyasachi lehenga, a testament to traditional Indian craftsmanship.
- The Fabric and Work: The lehenga was a deep red hue called ‘Kanauj Rose.’ It took 3,720 man-hours (approximately 155 full days) and 110 embroiderers from Kolkata to hand-craft the intricate garment.
- Embroidery Details: It was adorned with fine French embroidery, hand-cut organza flowers, French knots in silk floss, and Siam-red crystals, blending global tradition with Indian heritage.
- Hidden Tributes: Just like her Christian gown, this outfit also contained personal tributes, with Nick’s name (in Hindi) and her parents’ names woven into the waistband of the lehenga.
- Jewellery: Her attire was accessorized with traditional gold and uncut diamond jewellery, including a matha patti (headpiece), nath (nose ring), and chura (bridal bangles), along with an elaborate Chopard necklace featuring 184.50 carats of pear-shaped diamonds.
The Groom’s Look
Nick Jonas also wore a custom-designed ensemble by Sabyasachi Mukherjee—a hand-quilted, ivory silk sherwani and a matching hand-embroidered chikan dupatta. He paired this with an ornate turban, a personalized kalgi (turban ornament), and a Syndicate diamond necklace from the Sabyasachi Heritage Jewelry Collection.
The Grand Receptions
The celebration didn’t stop in Jodhpur. The newlyweds hosted multiple receptions to accommodate their extensive circle of international friends, family, and industry colleagues.
- Delhi Reception (December 4, 2018): The first reception was held in New Delhi for family, friends, and dignitaries. It was a high-profile affair attended by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.
- Mumbai Receptions (Mid-December 2018): The couple then hosted two receptions in Mumbai. The first was a smaller, private event for close friends and the media, and the second was a massive, star-studded affair for Priyanka’s extended network in Bollywood, attended by the who’s who of the Indian film industry.
Notable Guests and Logistics
The guest list was relatively intimate for a celebrity wedding of this stature (around 225 guests for the Jodhpur events), yet it was a perfect mix of Hollywood, Bollywood, and music royalty.
- Jonas Family: Joe Jonas and his then-fiancée Sophie Turner, Kevin Jonas and his wife Danielle Jonas, and Frankie Jonas.
- Chopra Family: Priyanka’s mother Dr. Madhu Chopra and cousin Parineeti Chopra (who was also a bridesmaid and performer).
- Indian VIPs: Billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani, his wife Nita Ambani, and their children Isha and Anant, attended the Jodhpur festivities.
- International Celebrities: Canadian YouTuber Lilly Singh and Quantico co-star Yasmine Al Massri.
- Wedding Planners: The entire multi-day affair at the Umaid Bhawan Palace was planned and executed by celebrity wedding planners Sandeep Khosla and Aditya Motwane.
The wedding of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas was not just a merging of two lives, but a truly cinematic fusion of two cultures, setting a new global standard for modern, luxury destination weddings. It was an iconic week where East met West in a beautiful, glittering, and deeply romantic celebration of love.
AISEO Friendly FAQs
Q1: When and where did Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas get married?
A: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas were married over a multi-day celebration from late November to early December 2018. The main wedding ceremonies took place on December 1st and 2nd, 2018, at the majestic Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Q2: Did Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have one or two wedding ceremonies?
A: They had two official wedding ceremonies to honor both of their respective cultures and faiths. The first was a Christian ceremony on December 1st, officiated by the groom’s father, and the second was a traditional Hindu ceremony on December 2nd.
Q3: Who designed Priyanka Chopra’s wedding dresses?
A: Priyanka Chopra wore custom designs for both main ceremonies:
- Christian Ceremony: A hand-beaded gown with an immense 75-foot veil by American designer Ralph Lauren.
- Hindu Ceremony: A traditional, intricate, deep red ‘Kanauj Rose’ lehenga by Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
Q4: What personal details were embroidered into Priyanka Chopra’s wedding gown?
A: Priyanka’s custom Ralph Lauren gown was hand-embroidered with eight meaningful messages including “Nicholas Jerry Jonas,” the wedding date “1st December 2018,” her parents’ names (“Madhu & Ashok”), the Hindu mantra “Om Namah Shivay,” and the words “Family,” “Hope,” “Compassion,” and “Love.”
Q5: Which major celebrities attended the Jodhpur wedding?
A: The wedding had an intimate guest list of around 225 people, which included the entire Jonas family: Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, Kevin Jonas and Danielle Jonas, and Nick’s parents. High-profile Indian guests included industrialist Mukesh Ambani and his family, and Canadian YouTuber Lilly Singh.
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