By Desiree Murphy and Emily Krauser
1:50 PM PST, December 5, 2018
In just over two years, Nick Jonas went from messaging Priyanka Chopra about meeting up to becoming her husband. Click through the gallery to go through the entire timeline of their whirlwind romance, including their first run-in at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in early 2017 to their stunning multi-day wedding ceremony in India in December 2018.
Sept. 8, 2016: It Goes Down in the DM
Like many modern-day romances, Jonas first got Chopra's attention by sliding in her Twitter DMs! The singer told Vogue magazine he sent her a message that read, "I'm hearing from a few mutual friends that we should meet."
"She responded day of with a message that said, 'My team can read this. Why don't you just text me,'" Jonas recalled, revealing that the first few texts were "friendly with an eye toward flirtation."
"Boy got the number!" Chopra added.
Feb. 26, 2017: The Night They Met
In their Vogue tell-all, Chopra and Jonas personally share their love story for the first time, revealing they first met at last year's Vanity Fair Oscars party. Jonas said he stopped in his tracks as soon as he saw the Indian beauty walk by. "I put my drink down, got on one knee -- this is in front of a bunch of people -- and I say, 'You’re real. Where have you been all my life?' Like, loud," he shared.
Late February/Early March 2017
Following the party, Jonas and Chopra eventually met up for a proper drink in New York City, where the night ended at Chopra's apartment... with her mom. After they "hung out for a couple of hours," Chopra said Jonas "patted" her on the back before he left. "There was no kiss. There was nothing. She's still upset about that. [Her] mom was in the house! I thought it was a respectful first night," Jonas Joked, with Chopra adding, "It was too respectful if you ask me!
April 30, 2017: First Public Pic
Jonas, 26, and Chopra, 36, first sparked romance rumors over a year ago after they posed together on the red carpet at the Met Gala due to the fact that they were both rocking ensembles by Ralph Lauren. While the two certainly looked good standing side by side, they reportedly said at the time that they were just friends.
May 16, 2017: Grilled on 'WWHL'
During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Chopra was asked whether there were "any flirtatious vibes" with Jonas at the Met Gala. "We didn't have time yet," she said about having the opportunity to get to know Jonas on a more personal level. "Maybe the next time we meet?"
Memorial Day Weekend 2018: Sparking Dating Rumors... Again!
After their Met Gala meet-up, the chances of Jonas and Chopra being a real-life couple seemed slim, as the two were not publicly seen together again and the rumors started to dwindle. But all that changed in May of 2018, when they were spotted out and about together several times during Memorial Day weekend.
The duo kicked off their time together by catching Beauty and the Beast Live in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, followed by a Dodgers game a day later. An onlooker at the sporting event told ET at the time that Chopra and Jonas looked "very happy" and were "super smiley" together. "They sat really close and were talking to each other a lot during the game," the onlooker added. "They didn't show any PDA. It was just the two of them and they definitely were acting very friendly, and couple-like."
Jonas told Vogue that the Dodgers game was their third date, and that's when he knew Chopra was the one.
June 3, 2018: Falling in Love With Her Smile
A few days later, Jonas couldn't help himself from marveling over the Quantico star, and apparently didn't care who got wind of his admiration! After Chopra shared an Instagram pic of her and her gal-pals dining on burgers from In-N-Out, Jonas left a sweet comment on her post. "That smile," he wrote, adding a red heart emoji.
June 11, 2018: Meeting the Family
The rumor mill began buzzing again when Jonas invited Chopra as his +1 to his cousin's wedding in New Jersey. A source told ET at the time that the two were also getting ready to jet off to India together, where Jonas was expected to meet Chopra's mother, Madhu, for the first time.
June 22, 2018: Instagram Official
It's not the real deal until it's on social media, right? Following a few more public outings and date nights, it became clear to fans that Jonas and Chopra were definitely more than "just friends." But they seemingly confirmed they were, in fact, a pair on their own when Jonas shared this cute video of Chopra to his Instagram Stories. Less than a week later, Chopra returned the favor, calling Jonas one of her "favorite men" in a photo taken from their time in India together.
June 29, 2018: First Sign of PDA
While in Mumbai, Chopra and Jonas attended a pre-engagement bash for the actress' pal, Akash Ambani, where the lovebirds had no problem getting a little affectionate. The two were spotted holding hands for the first time as they made their way into the party. "They're inseparable," a source told ET at the time. "They're spending a lot of time together and are really enjoying each other's company."
July 6, 2018: Jonas and Chopra Rock Matching Gold Rings
Perhaps a sign that they were planning to take things to the next level, the pair was seen wearing identical thick gold bands over the summer. Chopra wore hers on her right ring finger, while Jonas sported his on his right middle finger. Eagle-eyed fans noticed the matching jewelry just a few days after the two spent the Fourth of July together with Jonas' older brother, Joe Jonas, and his fiancée, Sophie Turner.
July 13, 2018: Talking Marriage With ET
When ET exclusively caught up with Chopra at a Saks x Vogue event in New York, she definitely seemed to have marriage on the brain! "I think I feel my most beautiful when I’m happy," Chopra gushed, calling herself a "super" romantic. "I really feel like the best thing a woman can wear is her confidence. Your clothes, your shoes, your bags, all of that is the packaging. But when you have confidence, the world buys whatever you sell. I'm super mushy. When you love someone or when you care about somebody, making them feel special and giving attention is the most important thing. I love the idea of getting married. I totally want to get married at some point."
August 18, 2018: Engaged!
While multiple outlets reported in late July that Chopra and Jonas were engaged, it wasn't until August that the two confirmed the news was true, with stunning shots from their engagement photo shoot. "Future Mrs. Jonas. My heart. My love," Jonas shared. "Prayer, family and loved ones as the foundation to this new chapter."
"Taken... with all my heart and soul," Chopra wrote on her own account. "The only way to do this... with Family and God. Thank you all for your wishes and blessings."
Aug. 20, 2018: Nick Steals the Show
Chopra has been very involved in charitable services over the years, including visiting the St. Catherine's Home for Orphans in Mumbai for more than a decade. Over the summer, Jonas joined his fiancee to visit the children there, and it's no big surprise that all eyes were on the JoBro -- including Chopra's! "12 years of knowing these girls and in minutes they get all love struck by the #lovebug... thank you @nickjonas and our families. Thank you to the sisters and all the girls at St. Catherine's orphanage for opening your hearts to us again. I'll see you next time," the Quantico alum wrote on Instagram.
Sept. 5, 2018: U.S. Open
After their engagement, Jonas and Chopra were much more public about their relationship, posting photos from their outings and displaying plenty of PDA whether they were out just the two of them or on double dates. One of those latter fun days included hanging out at the 2018 U.S. Open with Jonas' older brother, Joe, and his fiance, Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner.
Sept. 7, 2018: New York Fashion Week
The lovebirds only had eyes for each other at the Ralph Lauren 50th Anniversary event in New York City during NYFW. The designer holds special meaning for the two -- Lauren invited both of them to the 2017 Met Gala, where they took their first public photo together, and he also designed their wedding attire.
Mid-September 2018: Happy Birthday, Nick!
Chopra helped Jonas celebrate his 26th birthday with multi-city festivities. The busy weekend included Jonas suiting up with the Los Angels Angels of Anaheim and putting on a free performance benefitting Strike Out Slavery on the field of the stadium in Southern California on Sept. 15. The next day, they jetted off to Texas to see Jonas' hometown New York Giants take on the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on his actual birthday. Chopra shared a sweet photo of the two from their box seats, showing her plating a loving kiss on her beau's cheek.
October 2018: Getting the Marriage License
In early November, ET learned that the couple had gotten their marriage license a week prior, with a source saying the couple was "ready to be husband and wife."
Around the same time, a source told ET that Jonas and Chopra had planned on getting married in 2019 but instead sped up their timeline. “Since day one, Priyanka and Nick have clicked and have never taken their relationship slow. The couple got engaged two months after dating, they've met each other’s families and had a bridal shower and bachelorette party in a very short period of time," the source noted. “For Priyanka and Nick, they know that they love one another and are going to be married, so they don't see the appeal in waiting too long."
November 2018: Bachelorette Party Fun
Chopra celebrated her engagement with a bachelorette party in Amsterdam in early November, which included her future sister-in-law, Turner. Chopra posted a photo of herself in the ancient city proudly sporting a tiara and a “Bride To Be” sash as she and her girl gang made their way through the city, which naturally involved a boat ride, as well as a pic she sweetly captioned with the hashtag "#TheJSisters."
December 2018: They're Officially Married!
Jonas and Chopra wed in a multi-day ceremony in India, which included a Christian ceremony officiated by the singer's father on Dec. 1 that was followed by a massive fireworks display, and a Hindu ceremony on Dec. 2.
For the first ceremony, Chopra wore a stunning custom Ralph Lauren gown with a sheer, buttoned top layer and lots of intricate hand-beaded and hand-embroidered embellishments. The high neckline on the top beautifully contrasts the sweetheart neckline underneath, and she finished the look with a massive 75-foot-long tulle veil. Jonas wore a Ralph Lauren Purple Label tuxedo to exchange his vows.
For her Hindu ceremony, Chopra went in a completely different direction, wearing a stunning bright red two-piece lehenga by noted designer Sabyasachi Mukerji. The look features heavy detailing of intricate embroidery and fine jewels as well as sequin work.