Getting married was always part of our plan quick wedding — 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. Paperwork, travel restrictions, planning — even picking a date can feel overwhelming.
We wanted to start our life together. But a traditional wedding just wasn’t realistic.
Then we found out we could get married online.
At first, we thought it was some kind of loophole. But after researching, we learned that states like Utah allow 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 small circle 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 living room. My fiancé said it from their military base.
It was real. It was simple. And it was ours.
The officiant made it feel official. The ceremony was quick, but powerful. And we received our legal 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 approved it — no issues at all.
If you’re separated by borders, don’t wait. Online marriage is legal, and it’s a beautiful way to start your future — even if you’re not in the same place.
We’re proof that love doesn’t need borders — and that what matters most is the vows.