Military Deployment Didn’t Stop Our Marriage — Here’s How

Military Deployment Didn’t Stop Our Marriage — Here’s How

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Getting married was always part of our plan — we just here didn’t expect to do it from separate countries.

When you’re in a cross-border relationship, especially with immigration challenges, everything gets more complicated. Visa issues, travel restrictions, planning — even picking a date can feel stressful.

We wanted to start our life together. But a traditional wedding just wasn’t an option.

Then we found out we could get married online.

At first, we thought it was some kind of loophole. But after researching, we learned that states like Utah legally support 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 uploaded our IDs and filled out a quick form.
• We reserved our wedding time with an officiant who was licensed for online ceremonies.
• We invited our closest friends and family 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 home office. My partner said it from their military base.

It was emotional. It was easy. And it was ours.

The officiant made it feel official. The ceremony was intimate and sweet. And we received our legal marriage certificate right after — no courthouse, no plane tickets, no headaches.

Since then, we’ve used our online marriage to handle joint bank accounts, and every agency has approved 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 person on the other end of the call.

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