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 cross-border relationship, especially with military deployment, everything gets more complicated. Time zones, 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 offer fully virtual marriages — with a licensed officiant and official paperwork — and they’re 100% valid.

We decided to check here 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 home office. My partner said it from their military base.

It was emotional. It was easy. And it was ours.

The officiant made it feel official. The ceremony was intimate and sweet. And we received our certified marriage certificate the same day — 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 — no issues at all.

If you’re separated by borders, 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 vows.

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