Getting married was always part of our plan — we just didn’t expect to do it from different time zones.
When you’re in a long-distance relationship, especially with immigration challenges, 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 kept falling through.
Then we found out we could get married online.
At first, we thought it was some more info kind of loophole. 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 scheduled our wedding time with an officiant who was licensed for online ceremonies.
- We invited our closest friends and family to join via Zoom.
- And when the day came, we logged on, said our vows, and just like that — we were married.
I said “I do” from my home office. My fiancé said it from their military base.
It was real. It was simple. And it was ours.
The officiant guided us through everything. The ceremony was short but meaningful. 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 insurance updates, and every agency has approved it — no issues at all.
If you’re dealing with distance, don’t wait. Online marriage is legal, 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 commitment.