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 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 impossible.

We wanted to start our life together. But a traditional wedding just kept falling through.

Then we found out we could get married online.

At first, we thought it was some kind of loophole. But after online marriage 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 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 do” from my living room. My fiancé said it from their temporary station.

It was real. It was easy. And it was ours.

The officiant walked us through the process. 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 immigration documents, and every agency has recognized it — no issues at all.

If you’re separated by borders, don’t wait. Online marriage is recognized, and it’s a modern 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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