Virtual Vows Across Borders: Our Real Wedding Experience

Virtual Vows Across Borders: Our Real Wedding Experience

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Getting married was always part of our remote wedding plan — we just didn’t expect to do it from different time zones.

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

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

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

At first, we thought it was some kind of loophole. 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 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 small circle 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 living room. My partner 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 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 insurance updates, 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 modern way to start your future — even if you’re not in the same place.

We’re proof that weddings don’t need venues — and that what matters most is the vows.

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