Our Legal Zoom Wedding While Living in Different Countries

Our Legal Zoom Wedding While Living in Different Countries

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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 long-distance relationship, especially with military deployment, everything gets more complicated. Time zones, travel restrictions, planning — even picking a date can feel overwhelming.

We wanted to start our life together. But a traditional wedding just kept falling through.

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

At first, we thought it was only symbolic. 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 submitted our documents 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 connected to the ceremony, said our vows, and just like that — we were married.

I said “I do” from my living room. My fiancé said it from their military base.

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

The officiant guided us through everything. The ceremony was quick, but powerful. 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 insurance updates, and every agency has recognized it — no issues at all.

If you’re trying to make your relationship official from afar, don’t wait. Online marriage is legal, and it’s a modern way to start your future emergency wedding — 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 person on the other end of the call.

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