VirtualMarriage Newsroom
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Meet the founders
Micah & Jaira got married in 2020 virtually. They launched VirtualMarriage to help other couples more easily navigate the process of getting legally married online. They now live in Los Angeles, CA and are on a mission to help over 1+ million couples get officially married easily, quickly & affordably.
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Virtual Marriages Legality
🏛️Utah County Courts
Officially Recorded in Utah County Courts. Your marriage license is issued and recorded by Utah County, Utah – recognized in all 50 US states and 128+ countries internationally with an Apostille.
📅Made Legal in 2020
During COVID-19, Utah County promised to "bring the Clerk's office into the 21st century" and created a fully digital marriage process.
💻100% Online Process
Apply for your license, have your ceremony, and receive your certificate – all completely over the web. No office visit required.
👰♀️Thousands of Couples
Since 2020, thousands of couples have gotten legally married online despite distance, travel restrictions, and office closures.
⚖️Permanent Law
What started as a pandemic solution is now permanent law. Online marriage is here to stay and fully recognized nationwide.
📋Divorce Statutes
Non-resident couples can file for Utah divorce since both spouses signed an affidavit consenting to Utah's personal jurisdiction for divorce or annulment. See: Utah Code § 81-2-303(5)(a)(ii) & Utah Code § 81-4-402(1)(c)
Virtual Marriages, Real Love
Every love story is unique - whether long distance, together or families abroad. Read real testimonials from couples married virtually. 10,000+ couples married online and counting.
Military
For military couples located in different states or countries & want to get legally married.
Destination Weddings
Quick ceremony before walking on the beach in Mexico, Indonesia or anywhere in the world.
Immigration & Visas
Your marriage certificate can be evidence for your Spouse Visa.
Many couples choose to use VirtualMarriage for simple convenience to get married from their house. Other use cases are couples where one individual in unable to visit the courts (disabled, incarcerated, agoraphobic, in hospice, etc.).
Every Virtual Marriage includes:
Licensed Officiant
Legally authorized to perform marriages in all 50 states
Marriage Certificate
Official certificate mailed to your door
Zoom Ceremony
Invite unlimited guests from anywhere in the world
20+ Languages
Professional interpreters available
Custom Vows
Personalize your ceremony your way
Rush Available
Same-day ceremonies when you need them
Ben & Rayna
September 11, 2024
Ben & Rayna's Story
What started as a chance encounter blossomed into a beautiful love story. Ben and Rayna share their journey of how they met and what brought them to get legally married online via VirtualMarriage.com.
Long distance friends & family joined Zoom wedding - Guests from 5 states celebrated together virtually.
Easier & faster than expected! - Completed their ceremony in under a week.
Growing Family - Needed to be legally married before baby arrived.
“Getting married online let us focus on what truly matters - our love and our growing family. The ceremony was intimate, beautiful, and surrounded by loved ones from across the country.”
- Ben & Rayna
Michael & Anelhi
March 19
Michael & Anelhi's Story
Michael and Anelhi faced the challenge of being in a long-distance relationship while Michael was away at school. Traditional wedding planning seemed impossible with their schedules and distance. VirtualMarriage provided the perfect solution, handling all the paperwork and logistics so they could focus on their special day.
Long distance while in school - Made getting married possible despite the distance.
Straightforward process - Easy communication whenever questions came up.
Full support - VirtualMarriage handled all the hard work.
“We're long distance while I'm at school - this was the best and easiest way to get married online. Everything was straightforward if I had any questions I could always get in contact with. They did all of the hard work. Which made my life easier. I would 100% recommend this to anyone who is trying to get married.”
- Michael & Anelhi
Mia & Ty
December 10
Mia & Ty's Story
Mia was stationed in South Korea while Ty was in Louisiana - a 14 hour time difference that would make any traditional wedding impossible. As a military couple, they needed a solution that worked with their demanding schedules and overseas deployment. VirtualMarriage made their dream of getting married a reality, providing kind and respectful service throughout the entire process.
14 hour time difference - VirtualMarriage made scheduling work across time zones.
Both active duty military - Perfect for couples serving in different locations.
Different countries - Got legally married despite being on opposite sides of the world.
“I'm stationed in South Korea & he's in Louisiana. We're both military & wanted to get married. This website made it so easy to get married even with our 14 hour time difference and being located in different countries. They were so kind, respectful and answered all of our questions. I would definitely recommend 100% to anyone that is separated by distance!”
- Mia & Ty
Alexa & Jesse
October 24
Alexa & Jesse's Story
For Alexa and Jesse, having their parents at their wedding was non-negotiable - but their families lived in different countries. International travel was complicated, expensive, and not always possible. VirtualMarriage gave them the gift of having both sets of parents present for their special day, watching and celebrating via Zoom from their respective countries.
Parents in different countries - Both families could attend the ceremony virtually.
Simple and smooth - The entire process was hassle-free.
Meaningful ceremony - Despite the distance, the ceremony was deeply personal.
“Everything was so simple and smooth. Our parents are living in different countries so thanks to VirtualMarriage we were able to have a meaningful ceremony with both our parents. Highly recommend.”
- Alexa & Jesse
Scott & Zara
October 12
Scott & Zara's Story
Scott and Zara were nervous about getting married online - would it feel real? Would it be complicated? Their worries quickly disappeared once they started the process. The VirtualMarriage team was incredibly professional, even making sure all their guests had joined the Zoom meeting before beginning the ceremony. What they thought would be stressful turned out to be an amazing experience.
Initially worried - But the experience exceeded all expectations.
Guest-friendly - The officiant waited for all guests to join before starting.
Professional service - Sincere and caring throughout the ceremony.
“We were so worried about this process. BUT. It was amazing. Everything was super easy and they waited until our guests were in the zoom meeting. I would definitely recommend them. Professional and sincere about our experience!!”
- Scott & Zara
Damien & Marrisa
February 14
Damien & Marrisa's Story
Damien and Marrisa's love story is one of resilience. Being in a long-distance relationship while Damien was on active military duty meant they couldn't plan a traditional wedding. But on Valentine's Day, they used VirtualMarriage to make their union official - proving that even deployment can't stop true love. Their 10/10 recommendation says it all.
Active duty military - Got married while deployed on tour.
Long distance relationship - Distance was no barrier to their marriage.
Valentine's Day wedding - Made their special day even more memorable.
“Long distance relationship, active duty military & used VirtualMarriage to get legally married while on tour. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to get married! Thank you so much for the experience.”
- Damien & Marrisa
Viviana & Thomas
October 29
Viviana & Thomas's Story
Viviana and Thomas wanted to get married without the stress and hassle of traditional wedding planning. They found exactly what they were looking for with VirtualMarriage - an efficient, fast process with a super friendly minister who made their ceremony special. As Viviana put it, she "did absolutely nothing" - the team handled it all.
Efficient process - Quick and streamlined from start to finish.
Super friendly minister - Made the ceremony warm and personal.
Hassle-free - VirtualMarriage handled everything.
“Amazing experience, efficient, fast, super friendly minister and I did absolutely nothing! Highly recommend it!”
- Viviana & Thomas
Want to learn more? Check out how virtual marriage works or read about whether online marriage is legal.