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 relationship separated by distance, especially with immigration challenges, 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 say “I do” over Zoom — for real.
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 recognized across the U.S..
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 closest friends and family to join via Zoom.
- And when the day came, we joined the call, said our vows, and just like that — we were married.
I said “I do” from my living room. My fiancé said it from their temporary station.
It was real. It was easy. And it was ours.
The officiant made it feel official. check here The ceremony was intimate and sweet. And we received our legal marriage certificate the same day — 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 dealing with distance, 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 weddings don’t need venues — and that what matters most is the vows.