Getting married was always part of our plan — we just didn’t expect to do it from two different continents.
When you’re in a relationship separated by distance, especially with military deployment, everything gets more complicated. Time zones, travel restrictions, planning — even picking a date can feel overwhelming.
We wanted to start our life together. But a traditional wedding just kept falling through.
Then we found out we could have a legal virtual wedding.
At first, we thought it was only symbolic. But after researching, we learned that states like Utah offer fully virtual marriages — with a licensed officiant and official paperwork — and they’re recognized across the U.S..
We decided to go for it.
Here’s how it worked for us:
- We submitted our documents and filled out a quick form.
- We reserved our wedding time with an officiant who was licensed for online ceremonies.
- We invited our small circle to join via Zoom.
- And when the day came, we connected to the ceremony, said our vows, and just like that — we were married.
I said “I do” from my home office. My spouse-to-be said it from their country overseas.
It was real. It was simple. And it was ours.
The officiant walked us through the process. The ceremony was intimate and sweet. And we received our certified marriage certificate immediately — no courthouse, no plane tickets, no headaches.
Since then, check here we’ve used our online marriage to handle immigration documents, and every agency has recognized it — no issues at all.
If you’re trying to make your relationship official from afar, don’t wait. Online marriage is legal, and it’s a beautiful way to start your future — even if you’re not in the same place.
We’re proof that weddings don’t need venues — and that what matters most is the person on the other end of the call.