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 opposite sides of the world.

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

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

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

At first, we thought it was some kind of loophole. But after researching, we learned that states like Utah legally support fully virtual marriages — with a licensed officiant and official paperwork — and they’re recognized across the U.S..

We decided to go for it.

Here’s how it worked for us:

• We uploaded our IDs and filled out a quick form.
• We scheduled our wedding time with an officiant who was licensed for online ceremonies.
• We invited our loved ones 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 apartment. My spouse-to-be said it from their temporary station.

It was unforgettable. It was easy. And it was ours.

The officiant made it feel official. The ceremony was quick, but powerful. 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 accepted it — no issues at all.

If you’re trying to make your relationship official from afar, 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 marriage can happen anywhere — and that what matters most is the person on the other end of the call.

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