They married in a Christian ceremony Saturday night presided over by the groom’s pastor father.
And on Sunday, Nick Jonas, 26, and Priyanka Chopra, 36,celebrated again with a traditional Hindu ceremony which followed a great big dance party with their guests, who shared a look at the celebrations on social media.
According to the Bombay Times, the day started at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India, with a two-hour breakfast program followed by the traditional haldi ceremony at 12:30 p.m.
Exchanged vows twice: They married in a Christian ceremony Saturday night. And on Sunday, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra celebrated again with a traditional Hindu ceremony
A large hall at the palace in Jodhpur where the wedding party is staying was decorated with marigolds and the theme for the guests was ‘pink, orange and purple.’
The haldi ceremony is when the bride and groom have their hands and feet, and sometimes their faces and necks, covered with a paste made from tumeric.
It is applied by their close family and loved ones as a gesture to ward off evil spirits.
A mighty steed: In keeping with Hindu tradition, Nick rode to his wedding ceremony mounted on a decorated horse
Colorful mount: Before riding the horse, the American musician participated in a safa ceremony in which he donned a turban
Most Hindu weddings take place at sunset and in late afternoon Nick took part in the safa ceremony in which he donned an elaborate turban.
He then mounted a decorated horse to arrive for his wedding in traditional style.
Priyanka chose to wear red for the ceremony, with a source telling E!: ‘Priyanka looked breathtaking in her traditional red Indian wedding outfit.’ The source added, ‘Nick did a beautiful job following the customs of a Hindu ceremony. It was lovely seeing how they honoured both of their heritages.’
According to People, Nick, 26, was dressed in a traditional outfit along with his turban.
Keeping with tradition, the American musician joined his Indian actress bride, according to the Bombay Times, and both took a ride on an elephant around the premises of the palace before arriving at the main wedding area.
A different kind of ride: Nick and his Indian actress bride then took a ride on an elephant around the premises of the palace and arrived at the main wedding area
It’s tradition: The elephant was decorated with colorful paint and a gold and red throne on top of a long blanket and was seen being herded to the palace by its owner
Evening ceremony: Priyanka was reportedly wearing an outfit by the highly regarded designer Sabyasachi Mukherji for her wedding that in line with tradition took place at sunset
The varmala ceremony in which the couple exchange garlands took place at 8.30 p.m., the publication reported.
The Hindu marriage includes prayers and a ‘saath phere,’ in which the bride and groom walk around a fire seven times to represent seven marital vows.
The wedding was followed by an elaborate dinner and the after-party with music and dancing that apparently went late into the night.
Let’s party! The wedding was followed by an elaborate dinner and the after-party with music and dancing that apparently went late into the night, while before the ceremony the couple hosted a dance off with their families (pictured)
Dance off: Ahead of their Hindu ceremony, both Priyanka and Nick’s families took part in an elaborate dance off, telling the stories of their families through song and movement
Guests of honour: Nick’s brother Joe and his fiancee, Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner, got into the spirit of the party
Sing off: Social media snaps taken by guests show Joe on stage singing, while Priyanka’s also family danced (right)
A source told People earlier this week: ‘It is super important to Priyanka to have an Indian ceremony that honors her heritage and culture, just as it’s important to also have a Western ceremony that honors Nick’s Christian upbringing. They are doing both.’
On Friday, following their arrival at the Umaid Bhawan Palace, the couple had held a Mehendi ceremony, where they both had elaborate henna designs applied to their hands.
Then on Saturday after the Christian marriage service, there was a traditional Sangeet party that is held the night before an Indian wedding.
What a night! The newlyweds couldn’t contain their delight as they watched the festivities from their prime seats
What a setting! The palace was lit up through the night as guests posed in front of the gates after the bash
Priyanka, 36, danced to her own film songs before her movie star cousin Parineeti Chopra and some friends acted out the story of her life and relationship with her groom, the Bombay Times reported.
Bollywood choreographer Ganesh Hegde, who worked with Priyanka on the 2006 film Don, choreographed the dances for the evening.
Also during the evening, a slideshow was screened that featured childhood pictures of Nick and Priyanka.
Dinner: The hundreds of guests tucked into an elaborate banquet over the weekend on long tables in the palace grounds
‘Nick and Priyanka’s mothers shared their heartfelt thoughts on what their children meant to them. They spoke about how they both were, as kids, their growing up years and how lucky they were to be their parents. It was an emotional moment for everyone,’ the publication reported.
The night concluded with a massive fireworks show outside Umaid Bhawan which could be seen across the whole city.
The couple got engaged after Nick proposed to Priyanka on her 36th birthday in London in July after a whirlwind romance.
The musician proposed with a diamond ring from Tiffany’s.
Meeting of two worlds; A source told People earlier this week: ‘It is super important to Priyanka to have an Indian ceremony that honors her heritage and culture’
True to her roots: The Hindu marriage includes prayers and a ‘saath phere,’ in which the bride and groom walk around a fire seven times to represent seven marital vows
Happy times: The couple first exchanged vows on Saturday night in a Christian ceremony inn front of family and friends presided over by the groom’s pastor father before celebrating with a cricket match before the Sunday ceremony (pictured)
Close: Priyanka’s movie star cousin Parineeti Chopra (left, pictured with the actress in 2012) and some friends acted out the story of her life and romance, the Bombay Times reported
Priyanka and Nick’s love story actually began way before, when the Jonas Brothers star first slid into the actresses DMs in 2016.
Chopra – who won the Miss World pageant in 2000 – is one of Bollywood´s most identifiable stars and one of the few to have achieved success in the West.
She starred in the ABC thriller series Quantico and has released songs with US chart-toppers including Pitbull and The Chainsmokers.
Spectacular: Saturday night’s festivities concluded with a massive fireworks show outside Umaid Bhawan which could be seen across the whole city
Jonas first found success as a child star as the frontman of The Jonas Brothers with his two siblings.
The brothers hailed from a deeply devout Christian family and presented a wholesome image, including wearing purity rings to promote chastity.
In recent years, however, Jonas revamped his image as well as turning to acting.
Exclusive venue: The multi-day festivities were held at the luxurious at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India