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 cross-border relationship, especially with international logistics, everything gets more complicated. Visa issues, 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 only symbolic. But after researching, we learned that states like Utah legally support 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 uploaded our IDs and filled out a quick form.
• We scheduled 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 partner said it from their temporary station.

It was unforgettable. It was stress-free. And it was ours.

The officiant made it feel official. The ceremony was intimate and sweet. And we received our legal marriage certificate immediately — no courthouse, no plane tickets, no headaches.

Since then, 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 recognized, and it’s a meaningful way to start your future — even if you’re not in the emergency wedding same place.

We’re proof that marriage can happen anywhere — and that what matters most is the vows.