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 separate countries.

When you’re in a relationship separated by distance, especially with international logistics, 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 wasn’t an remote wedding option.

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 uploaded our IDs and filled out a quick form.
• We booked 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 logged on, said our vows, and just like that — we were married.

I said “I do” from my living room. My partner said it from their country overseas.

It was real. It was simple. And it was ours.

The officiant guided us through everything. The ceremony was short but meaningful. And we received our certified marriage certificate right after — no courthouse, no plane tickets, no headaches.

Since then, we’ve used our online marriage to handle insurance updates, 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 marriage can happen anywhere — and that what matters most is the vows.

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