Getting married was always part online marriage of our plan — we just didn’t expect to do it from two different continents.
When you’re in a cross-border relationship, especially with military deployment, everything gets more complicated. Paperwork, travel restrictions, planning — even picking a date can feel impossible.
We wanted to start our life together. But a traditional wedding just wasn’t an option.
Then we found out we could have a legal virtual wedding.
At first, we thought it was too good to be true. But after researching, we learned that states like Utah allow 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 booked our wedding time with an officiant who was licensed for online ceremonies.
- We invited our loved ones 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 apartment. My spouse-to-be said it from their country overseas.
It was real. It was simple. And it was ours.
The officiant guided us through everything. The ceremony was quick, but powerful. And we received our legal marriage certificate right after — no courthouse, no plane tickets, no headaches.
Since then, we’ve used our online marriage to handle joint bank accounts, and every agency has approved it — no issues at all.
If you’re dealing with distance, don’t wait. Online marriage is real, and it’s a meaningful way to start your future — even if you’re not in the same place.
We’re proof that marriage can happen anywhere — and that what matters most is the vows.