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 website in a long-distance relationship, especially with military deployment, everything gets more complicated. Time zones, travel restrictions, planning — even picking a date can feel overwhelming.
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 too good to be true. But after researching, we learned that states like Utah allow 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 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 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 legal marriage certificate immediately — no courthouse, no plane tickets, no headaches.
Since then, we’ve used our online marriage to handle insurance updates, and every agency has recognized it — no issues at all.
If you’re dealing with distance, don’t wait. Online marriage is legal, 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 commitment.