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Let the fun begin! Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra were spotted attendinga puja ceremonyon Wednesday at Chopra’s house in Mumbai, India.
A puja ceremony is a prayer ritual often performed to spiritually celebrate an event.Joe Jonasand his fiancéeSophie Turneralso attended the traditional ceremony.
02of 33Sunil Verma/AP/REX/ShutterstockThe couple arrived in style to Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, on Thursday, ahead of the big weekend.
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The couple arrived in style to Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, on Thursday, ahead of the big weekend.
03of 33Splash NewsThat night, they hit the town with friends and family.
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That night, they hit the town with friends and family.
04of 33Priyanka Chopra/InstagramThe party kicked off on Friday withthe Mehendi ceremony, an Indian wedding ritual that typically happens one or two days before the wedding.In a typical Mehendi ceremony, all of the women in the bride and groom’s families, along with close friends, gather together while the bride has elaborate henna designs applied to her hands and feet. Guests will usually get a few designs on their hands as well.
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The party kicked off on Friday withthe Mehendi ceremony, an Indian wedding ritual that typically happens one or two days before the wedding.In a typical Mehendi ceremony, all of the women in the bride and groom’s families, along with close friends, gather together while the bride has elaborate henna designs applied to her hands and feet. Guests will usually get a few designs on their hands as well.
05of 33Priyanka Chopra/Instagram"One of the most special things our relationship has given us is a merging of families who love and respect each other’s faiths and cultures," Chopra, 36, and Jonas, 26,both wrote in an Instagram post after the event. “And so planning our wedding with an amalgamation of both was so so amazing.”
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“One of the most special things our relationship has given us is a merging of families who love and respect each other’s faiths and cultures,” Chopra, 36, and Jonas, 26,both wrote in an Instagram post after the event. “And so planning our wedding with an amalgamation of both was so so amazing.”
06of 33Priyanka Chopra/Instagram"Once again we made it our own and it was an afternoon that kicked off the celebrations in the way we both dreamed,“they said.
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“Once again we made it our own and it was an afternoon that kicked off the celebrations in the way we both dreamed,“they said.
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08of 33Priyanka Chopra/InstagramThe couple’s sister-in-law to-be Sophie Turner was part of the Mehendi fun, as well.
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The couple’s sister-in-law to-be Sophie Turner was part of the Mehendi fun, as well.
09of 33MEGAChopra was, appropriately, the center of attention.
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Chopra was, appropriately, the center of attention.
10of 33Taj Hotel Resorts and Palaces via Getty. Inset: Gary Gershoff/WireImageAhead of the big day, fans got a glimpse of thebreathtaking wedding venue, the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur.
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Taj Hotel Resorts and Palaces via Getty. Inset: Gary Gershoff/WireImage
Ahead of the big day, fans got a glimpse of thebreathtaking wedding venue, the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur.
11of 33Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’s wedding guest goodie bags.Mitali Handa/InstagramGuests shared photosof the wedding welcome bags, which included a box called an “Oh Sh- Kit,” Indian-inspired snacks and some booklets about both Western and Indian wedding traditions (one is even calledIndian Weddings for Dummies). The gifts also showed off the couple’s monogram that combines their initials, N and P.
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’s wedding guest goodie bags.Mitali Handa/Instagram
Guests shared photosof the wedding welcome bags, which included a box called an “Oh Sh- Kit,” Indian-inspired snacks and some booklets about both Western and Indian wedding traditions (one is even calledIndian Weddings for Dummies). The gifts also showed off the couple’s monogram that combines their initials, N and P.
12of 33Priyanka Chopra/InstagramFriday night, guests joined in the Sangeet, at which both familiesperformed elaborate musical numberswith choreography and costumes.
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Friday night, guests joined in the Sangeet, at which both familiesperformed elaborate musical numberswith choreography and costumes.
13of 33Priyanka Chopra/Instagram"It all began as a fierce song & dance competition between the families but ended, as always, as a huge celebration of love,“Chopra wrote on Instagramalong with a series of videos and photos from the big night. “Nick and I were looking forward to the Sangeet (musical evening), another pre wedding ritual.. and to see what each side had put together.”
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“It all began as a fierce song & dance competition between the families but ended, as always, as a huge celebration of love,“Chopra wrote on Instagramalong with a series of videos and photos from the big night. “Nick and I were looking forward to the Sangeet (musical evening), another pre wedding ritual.. and to see what each side had put together.”
14of 33Priyanka Chopra/InstagramShe continued,“And what a performance it was. Each family telling our stories through song and dance, filled with lots of laughter and love. We were both filled with gratitude for the effort, the love and the laughter and will carry the memories of this special evening for the rest of our lives. It is an amazing start to a lifetime of togetherness for our families and friends.. #grateful”
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She continued,“And what a performance it was. Each family telling our stories through song and dance, filled with lots of laughter and love. We were both filled with gratitude for the effort, the love and the laughter and will carry the memories of this special evening for the rest of our lives. It is an amazing start to a lifetime of togetherness for our families and friends.. #grateful”
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16of 33Priyanka Chopra/InstagramAn ecstatic Chopra got a lift during the celebration.
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An ecstatic Chopra got a lift during the celebration.
17of 33Priyanka Chopra/InstagramJonas posed with all four of his brothers, from left, Kevin, Joe and Frankie. The three also served as groomsmen.
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Jonas posed with all four of his brothers, from left, Kevin, Joe and Frankie. The three also served as groomsmen.
18of 33Priyanka Chopra/InstagramChopra took the stage for a dance of her own.
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Chopra took the stage for a dance of her own.
19of 33Priyanka Chopra/InstagramJonas did a dance number per Chopra’s amazingvideo from the event.
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Jonas did a dance number per Chopra’s amazingvideo from the event.
20of 33Priyanka Chopra/InstagramAlso in the video:a song from bro Joe.
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Also in the video:a song from bro Joe.
21of 33Priyanka Chopra/InstagramThe couple’s friends and family came together for one epic photo at the Sangeet.
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The couple’s friends and family came together for one epic photo at the Sangeet.
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A portrait from the dayshowcased the entire Chopra-Jonas family, all clad in custom Ralph Lauren.
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At the Western celebration, guests enjoyed slices from thestaggering seven-tier wedding cakethat was created in the same Art Deco style of the palatial wedding venue.
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The pair’s Hindu ceremony took place the next day. “Being able to have two big weddings, in India, with our closest family and friends was unbelievably special,“Chopra told PEOPLE. They concluded the weekend with a Bidaai, a bridal ritual where Chopra’s family blessed her new life with Jonas.
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The Jonas family honored Chopra’s roots,donning traditional outfitsfor the Hindu ceremony.
27of 33Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas.SplashNews.comOn Monday, the pair stepped out in Jodhpur for the first time as husband and wife.
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas.SplashNews.com
On Monday, the pair stepped out in Jodhpur for the first time as husband and wife.
28of 33Altaf Qadri/AP/REX/ShutterstockBut there was still more to come!On Tuesday, the newlyweds and their families celebrated again at a reception in Delhi.
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Altaf Qadri/AP/REX/Shutterstock
But there was still more to come!On Tuesday, the newlyweds and their families celebrated again at a reception in Delhi.
29of 33Altaf Qadri/AP/REX/ShutterstockChopra stunnedin a beaded cream-colored lehenga - a traditional long, embroidered skirt with a matching long-sleeved cropped blouse - draped with a dupatta shawl. Jonas donned a navy tux.
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Chopra stunnedin a beaded cream-colored lehenga - a traditional long, embroidered skirt with a matching long-sleeved cropped blouse - draped with a dupatta shawl. Jonas donned a navy tux.
30of 33Altaf Qadri/AP/REX/Shutterstock"I love that our wedding was a religious mash-up,“Chopra told PEOPLE. “We took beautiful traditions that we both grew up with and personalized them in a way that made sense for us. It’s been incredible to find the commonalities between our beliefs and figuring out how to blend them in a respectful and meaningful way.”
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“I love that our wedding was a religious mash-up,“Chopra told PEOPLE. “We took beautiful traditions that we both grew up with and personalized them in a way that made sense for us. It’s been incredible to find the commonalities between our beliefs and figuring out how to blend them in a respectful and meaningful way.”
31of 33Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas at their wedding reception in New Delhi, India in December.Altaf Qadri/AP/REX/ShutterstockOn Tuesday, the pair posted photos from the wedding to Instagram. “And forever starts now,“Chopra wrote. For his part,Jonas said, “Happiest day of my life.”
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas at their wedding reception in New Delhi, India in December.Altaf Qadri/AP/REX/Shutterstock
On Tuesday, the pair posted photos from the wedding to Instagram. “And forever starts now,“Chopra wrote. For his part,Jonas said, “Happiest day of my life.”
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Jonas kept his look classic and chic, wearing a navy suit and black button up shirt.
33of 33PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP/GettyBut it didn’t end there! On Dec. 20, the two were fêted at yet another reception in Mumbai.
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But it didn’t end there! On Dec. 20, the two were fêted at yet another reception in Mumbai.
source: people.com
