Getting married was always part of our plan — we just didn’t expect to do it from opposite sides quick wedding of the world.
When you’re in a relationship separated by distance, especially with international logistics, everything gets more complicated. Paperwork, travel restrictions, planning — even picking a date can feel stressful.
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 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 100% valid.
We decided to go for it.
Here’s how it worked for us:
- We submitted our documents 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 spouse-to-be said it from their temporary station.
It was real. It was stress-free. And it was ours.
The officiant made it feel official. The ceremony was intimate and sweet. And we received our official 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 accepted 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 commitment.