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 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 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 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 home office. My partner said it from their temporary station.

It was unforgettable. It was simple. And it was ours.

The officiant made it feel official. The ceremony was intimate and sweet. And we received our official marriage certificate immediately — no courthouse, no plane tickets, quick wedding no headaches.

Since then, we’ve used our online marriage to handle joint bank accounts, 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 meaningful 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 commitment.

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