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 two different continents.

When you’re in a cross-border relationship, especially with international logistics, everything gets more complicated. Paperwork, 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 some kind of loophole. But after researching, we learned that states like Utah allow fully virtual marriages — with a licensed officiant and official paperwork — and they’re recognized across the U.S..

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 connected to the ceremony, said our vows, and just like that — we were married.

I said “I do” from my apartment. My spouse-to-be said it from their temporary station.

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

The officiant walked us through the process. The ceremony was intimate and sweet. And we received our legal marriage certificate the same day — no courthouse, no plane tickets, no headaches.

Since then, we’ve used our online marriage to handle joint here bank accounts, and every agency has accepted it — no issues at all.

If you’re trying to make your relationship official from afar, don’t wait. Online marriage is recognized, and it’s a beautiful 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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