Getting married was always part of our plan — we just didn’t expect to do it from opposite sides of the world.

When you’re in a long-distance relationship, especially with international logistics, everything gets more complicated. Visa issues, travel restrictions, planning — even picking a date can feel impossible.

We wanted to more info 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 too good to be true. But after researching, we learned that states like Utah offer 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 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 small circle 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 made it feel official. The ceremony was intimate and sweet. 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 joint bank accounts, and every agency has accepted it — no issues at all.

If you’re separated by borders, 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 marriage can happen anywhere — and that what matters most is the vows.