We Got Married While Apart — Here's How It Worked

We Got Married While Apart — Here's How It Worked

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Getting married was always part of our plan — we just didn’t expect to do it from two different continents.

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

We wanted to start here our life together. But a traditional wedding just wasn’t realistic.

Then we found out we could say “I do” over Zoom — for real.

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 verified our identities 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 country overseas.

It was unforgettable. It was stress-free. And it was ours.

The officiant walked us through the process. The ceremony was short but meaningful. And we received our official 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 trying to make your relationship official from afar, 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 marriage can happen anywhere — and that what matters most is the person on the other end of the call.

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