Getting married was always part of our remote wedding plan — we just didn’t expect to do it from opposite sides of the world.
When you’re in a cross-border relationship, especially with immigration challenges, everything gets more complicated. Time zones, travel restrictions, planning — even picking a date can feel stressful.
We wanted to start our life together. But a traditional wedding just wasn’t an option.
Then we found out we could get married online.
At first, we thought it was only symbolic. But after researching, we learned that states like Utah allow fully virtual marriages — with a licensed officiant and official paperwork — and they’re 100% valid.
We decided to go for it.
Here’s how it worked for us:
- We verified our identities 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 living room. My fiancé said it from their military base.
It was emotional. It was simple. And it was ours.
The officiant made it feel official. The ceremony was short but meaningful. And we received our legal marriage certificate the same day — 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 trying to make your relationship official from afar, don’t wait. Online marriage is real, and it’s a modern 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 vows.