Getting married was always part of our plan — we just online wedding didn’t expect to do it from two different continents.
When you’re in a long-distance relationship, especially with immigration challenges, everything gets more complicated. Visa issues, travel restrictions, planning — even picking a date can feel overwhelming.
We wanted to start our life together. But a traditional wedding just wasn’t realistic.
Then we found out we could get married online.
At first, we thought it was some 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 even accepted in other countries.
We decided to go for it.
Here’s how it worked for us:
- We uploaded our IDs 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 home office. My spouse-to-be said it from their temporary station.
It was real. It was easy. And it was ours.
The officiant made it feel official. The ceremony was quick, but powerful. 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 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 meaningful way to start your future — even if you’re not in the same place.
We’re proof that love doesn’t need borders — and that what matters most is the vows.