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 cross-border relationship, especially with military deployment, everything gets more complicated. Time zones, 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 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 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 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 read more do” from my apartment. My spouse-to-be said it from their temporary station.

It was real. It was simple. And it was ours.

The officiant made it feel official. The ceremony was quick, but powerful. And we received our official 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 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 love doesn’t need borders — and that what matters most is the vows.

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