Getting Married Long-Distance: Our Online Wedding Story
Getting Married Long-Distance: Our Online Wedding Story
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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 long-distance relationship, especially with military deployment, everything gets more complicated. Paperwork, travel restrictions, planning — even picking a date can feel stressful.
We wanted to start our life together. But a traditional wedding just kept falling through.
Then we found out we could have a legal virtual wedding.
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 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 reserved 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 joined the call, said our vows, and just like that — we were married.
I said “I do” from my living room. My spouse-to-be said it from their military base.
It was unforgettable. It was simple. And it was ours.
The officiant guided us through everything. 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 joint bank accounts, and every agency has recognized it — no issues at all.
If you’re separated by borders, don’t wait. Online marriage is real, and it’s a beautiful 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 read more matters most is the vows.
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