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 immigration challenges, everything gets more complicated. Time zones, travel restrictions, planning — even picking a date can feel impossible.
We wanted to start our life together. But a traditional wedding just wasn’t realistic.
Then we found out we could have a legal virtual wedding.
At first, we thought it was only symbolic. But emergency wedding 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 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 home office. My fiancé said it from their temporary station.
It was real. It was simple. And it was ours.
The officiant guided us through everything. The ceremony was short but meaningful. And we received our certified marriage certificate right after — 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 trying to make your relationship official from afar, don’t wait. Online marriage is real, and it’s a modern 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.