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 opposite sides of the world.
When you’re in a long-distance relationship, especially with military deployment, everything gets more complicated. Paperwork, 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 say “I do” over Zoom — for real.
At first, we thought it was too good to be true. But after researching, we learned that states like Utah allow 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 verified our identities and filled out a quick form.
- We reserved 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 apartment. My fiancé said it from their country emergency wedding overseas.
It was emotional. It was simple. And it was ours.
The officiant guided us through everything. The ceremony was short but meaningful. And we received our legal marriage certificate immediately — no courthouse, no plane tickets, no headaches.
Since then, we’ve used our online marriage to handle joint bank accounts, and every agency has recognized 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 person on the other end of the call.
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