Online Wedding, Real Emotions: Our Marriage Story
Online Wedding, Real Emotions: Our Marriage Story
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I never pictured myself getting married virtually. But that’s exactly what we ended up doing, and it was incredible.
My partner and I had been talking about marriage for months, but with busy schedules, planning a traditional wedding felt impossible. We weren’t even sure when we’d be in the same place long enough to make it official.
One night, while falling into an internet rabbit hole, read more I came across a post about getting married online. At first, I thought it was a joke, but the more I looked into it, the more legit it seemed.
Turns out, in places like Utah, you can have a valid marriage completely online — no need to be in the same location. It's recognized in all 50 states.
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 official virtual marriage site.
- We uploaded our IDs, completed a few online forms, and got our virtual marriage license approved quickly.
- On our wedding day, we wore something nice for the webcam, sent the Zoom link to our closest inner circle, and said our vows live on camera.
By the end of the call, we were husband and wife. We toasted over Zoom, smiled at each other through the screen, and let it all sink in. It was real — 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 exploring wedding options, I highly recommend looking into online marriage. It's easier than you’d think — especially if you're in the military.
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.
Love doesn’t follow old rules anymore, and honestly? That’s kind of amazing.
Wherever you are, you can make it official — and make it yours.
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