After a whirlwind romance that started with an unplanned date and flirty text messages, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas tied the knot back in 2018. Since then, they have become one of Hollywood’s most celebrated couples. In recent months, the pair have also been the subject of pregnancy rumors.
And as the world waits for an update, we thought it would be fun to revisit Chopra and Jonas’ lavish $800,000 wedding.
The Wedding Celebrations Happened Over The Course Of Several Days
The couple’s nuptials were unlike anything ever done in Hollywood. It was elaborate and intimate at the same time. There were two wedding ceremonies held, in honor of both Jonas’ Christian faith and Chopra’s Hindu religion. “Being able to have two big weddings, in India, with our closest family and friends was unbelievably special,” the Baywatch actress later told People. Aside from the two wedding ceremonies, there were also several celebrations held in the lead up to and after they have exchanged their vows.
Chopra and Jonas flew to Mumbai just one week after Thanksgiving to kickstart their celebrations. It all started with the Puja, a prayer service that was held in the home of Chopra’s mother. “It's to bring good energy, asking for the gods and goddesses to welcome the union of the couple,” Shawna Gohel, the CEO of Maharani weddings, explained while speaking with The Knot.
After this, the couple and their guests made their way to Jodhpur for a Mehendi ceremony. In this pre-wedding celebration, the bride and groom would traditionally have henna tattoos done all over their hands and feet. “An important part for the girl in an Indian wedding is the Mehendi,” Chopra explained on Instagram. “Once again we made it our own and it was an afternoon that kicked off the celebrations in the way we both dreamed.”
The Mehendi was immediately followed by another pre-wedding ceremony known as Sangeet. “At our wedding, both of our families came together to perform a Sangeet,” Chopra wrote in another post. “A performance (dance-off competition style) that celebrated our love story, one of the most unforgettable moments from a very special time in our lives.” The even was such a big hit that it even inspired the couple to create a show based on this ceremony. Chopra revealed, “[Nick] and I are excited to announce a new, currently untitled project (we're still working on it!!) that celebrates the love and magic that comes from friends and family that join together through music and dance the night before a wedding. It's our #SangeetProject.” In addition, the couple also participated in a haldi ceremony wherein Jonas got smeared with turmeric paste. Altogether, it is estimated that their pre-wedding celebrations cost roughly $61,000.
The couple then held their Christian wedding on December 1, 2018. It was officiated by none other than Jonas’ father, Paul Kevin Jonas Sr. Soon after, the couple also took part in a traditional Hindu wedding where they walked around a ceremonial fire. After taking part in two wedding ceremonies, the couple concluded the festivities with a celebration known as Bidaai. It is a ritual where in the bride’s family blesses the couple’s new life together. “I love that our wedding was a religious mash-up,” Chopra remarked.
In between all these ceremonies, the couple also hosted three wedding receptions. One served as their official wedding reception while another was intended for their families. Meanwhile, the final wedding reception was held for the Bollywood community in Mumbai. In total these wedding receptions reportedly cost the couple around $61,000.
The Couple Booked An Entire Hotel For Their Party
The couple’s wedding party included family and friends (including now sister-in-law Sophie Turner) who flew to India to take part in the celebrations. And to accommodate everyone, reports indicate that Jonas and Chopra decided to book an entire hotel for their party.
And as far as hotels go, this celebrity couple certainly chose one of the most extravagant ones around. This is none other than the Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. According to reports, the couple decided to book the entire hotel for the weekend and that, alone, cost an estimated $461,000. In addition, Chopra and Jonas also wanted to make sure that their guests would be able to get around in style. And so, it is believed that the palace decided to create a helipad just for the couple’s celebrations.
Priyanka Wedding Outfits Created Quite A Buzz
For her Christian wedding ceremony, Chopra’s wedding gown was a true bridal fashion statement. The bespoke dress was designed by Ralph Lauren. According to the designer, the dress features 11,632 Swarovski crystals It also took 15 artisans 1,826 hours to complete work on the gown. In addition, Chopra also wore a 75-foot-long train. Meanwhile, for her Hindu ceremony, Chopra wore a red lehenga, which featured hand-cut organza flowers. As many as 110 embroiderers reportedly worked on the gown for over 3,700 hours.
Indeed, Chopra and Jonas really know how to party. Just wait till they renew their vows.