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 remote wedding — we just didn’t expect to do it from opposite sides of the world.

When you’re in a relationship separated by distance, 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 get married online.

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 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 logged on, 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 temporary station.

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

The officiant walked us through the process. The ceremony was short but meaningful. And we received our legal 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 approved it — no issues at all.

If you’re separated by borders, 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 love doesn’t need borders — and that what matters most is the vows.

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