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

When you’re in a relationship separated by distance, especially with immigration challenges, everything gets more complicated. Visa issues, travel restrictions, planning — even picking a date can feel overwhelming.

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 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 verified our identities 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 connected to the ceremony, said our vows, and just like that — we were married.

I said “I do” from my living room. My partner said it from their temporary station.

It was real. It was easy. And it was ours.

The officiant guided us through everything. The ceremony was intimate and sweet. And we received our official marriage certificate right after — no courthouse, no plane tickets, no headaches.

Since then, we’ve used our online marriage to handle immigration documents, and every agency has accepted it — emergency wedding no issues at all.

If you’re trying to make your relationship official from afar, don’t wait. Online marriage is recognized, and it’s a modern 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 commitment.