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 in a long-distance relationship, especially with immigration challenges, 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 say “I do” over Zoom — for real.
At first, we thought it was only symbolic. But 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 uploaded our IDs and filled out a quick form.
- We reserved 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 home office. My fiancé said it from their temporary station.
It was emotional. It was easy. And it was ours.
The officiant walked us through the process. The ceremony was quick, but powerful. And we received our certified marriage certificate the same day — no courthouse, no plane tickets, no headaches.
Since then, here we’ve used our online marriage to handle joint bank accounts, and every agency has approved 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 person on the other end of the call.