I never pictured myself getting married via Zoom. But here we are — and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
My partner and I had been talking about marriage for some time, but with different time zones, planning a traditional wedding felt impossible. We weren’t even sure when we’d be get more info in the same place long enough to make it official.
One night, while reading wedding blogs, I came across a post about virtual weddings. At first, I thought it was some kind of scam, but the more I looked into it, the more legit it seemed.
Turns out, in places like Utah, you can legally marry completely online — no need to be in the same location. It's fully legal in the U.S..
We decided to go for it. Why wait?
Here’s what the process looked like for us:
- We booked a time with a licensed officiant through an online marriage service.
- We uploaded our IDs, completed a few online forms, and got our electronic marriage license approved quickly.
- On our wedding day, we wore something nice for the webcam, sent the Zoom link to our closest loved ones, and said our vows live on camera.
By the end of the call, we were husband and wife. We toasted over video chat, smiled at each other through the screen, and let it all sink in. It was beautiful — even from hundreds of miles away.
Honestly? It was one of the most intimate experiences we could’ve asked for. No overpriced venue. No awkward seating charts. Just us, the copyright we meant, and a handful of people who love us cheering from their screens.
If you’re trying to simplify your wedding plans, I highly recommend looking into online marriage. It's an option more people should consider — especially if you're dealing with life’s curveballs.
You don’t have to wait for a perfect moment or a perfect venue. You just need someone you love, a decent Wi-Fi signal, and a little bit of paperwork.
Marriage is evolving, and honestly? That’s kind of amazing.
No matter the distance, you can make it official — and make it yours.