An online/remote wedding ceremony is just like a “traditional” in-person ceremony, EXCEPT that our ceremonies are conducted via an online platform, like Zoom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an online / remote wedding?
Is an online / remote wedding even legal?
In 2019, Utah County in Utah, USA began the practice of facilitating online/remote wedding ceremonies.
Although we do not provide legal advice, nor are we attorneys, the online/remote ceremonies conducted through this process are recognized as legal, providing you with a Marriage License/Certificate of Marriage, issued by Utah County.
That License/Certificate you receive from Utah County is the same as if you were married in a “traditional” in-person ceremony.
How does it even work?
Great question!
We've created a simple, 4-step guide for you here.
Can you provide a spouse for me?
Haha…unfortunately, no. We’re not that type of service. You do have to bring your own.
Do we have to be in the same physical location when we get married?
No you don’t. You can both be anywhere in the world, together or separately.
Do our witnesses have to physically be with us?
No they don’t. Your witnesses can be anywhere in the world, as long as they are over the age of 18, online, and viewing your ceremony.
Can you officiate in other languages?
We can officiate your wedding ceremony in English or in Mandarin (Chinese).
What are your online/remote ceremony fees?
Our ceremony fee is quite simple...
$99 for a simple online/remote ceremony.
The only other fees you need to pay (directly to Utah County) are your Marriage License Application Fee, and if applicable, Apostille Fees after your ceremony is complete.
Do you charge extra if we want to say our own vows?
Nope! We sure don't! If you would like to recite your own vows, it's included in the $99 Ceremony!
Do you charge extra if we want to exchange wedding rings?
Once again, Nope! If you want to exchange your wedding rings, that's included in your $99 ceremony fee!
What is your payment policy?
We ask that payment be made when you book your ceremony date and time.
We're going to need witnesses. Can you provide witnesses for us?
Most couples have their own witnesses (close friends and/or family).
But if you need, we can provide witnesses for your ceremony.
Their fee is $25 per witness, and we have made it easy to pay the witness fee when you book your ceremony with us.
You can book your witnesses here
Will our Certifcate of Marriage state whether the wedding was performed remotely / online?
No it does not. Your Marriage License/Certificate of Marriage issued by Utah County makes no annotation whether the ceremony was performed in person or remotely/online.
Do you officiate ceremonies for international couples?
We sure do! In fact, about 60 percent of our ceremonies are performed for couples outside the United States!
Do you officiate ceremonies for same-sex couples?
ABSOLUTELY!! We are honored to officiate ceremonies for ALL couples, regardless of orientation.
Love IS Love. Period!!
If it’s legally recognized by Utah County and the State of Utah, we WILL perform your ceremony.
Will you fill out our Marriage License Application for us?
We COULD charge you a few hundred dollars to fill out your application for you, but the application process is so simple, it takes most couples less than 20 minutes to fill out their Marriage License Application.
We are happy to point you in the right direction in getting that application filled out (and we don't charge extra for that)!
Do you provide Apostille services?
Like the application process, the Apostille application process has been quite streamlined.
Again, we COULD charge you a few hundred dollars to fill it out for you, but it takes most couples about 10 minutes to fill out the Apostille application, and again, we’re more than happy to point you in the right direction...and we don't
How long does the ceremony take?
Our ceremonies usually take less than 15 minutes. The more you want to add to it (vows, ring exchanges, speeches), the longer it might take.
Honestly, even with the words of "Congratulations" from your guests/attendees, the 30 minute time block we provide is sufficient.
Should you need more than 30 minutes, let us know and we'll see what we can do to accommodate.
Can our friends and family attend the ceremony as well?
Heck yes, they can!
The more, the merrier.
We can host up to 100 attendees for your ceremony.
Do you provide a recording of the ceremony?
We sure do!
After your ceremony is complete, we provide a Dropbox link for you to download the recording to your device(s), so you can share it with the world.
Do you also officiate "traditional" in-person ceremonies?
Yes we do. Please check out our sister site, Ditch The Chapel for information about our in-person rates and availability.
Do you perform online Vow Renewals?
Heck yes we do!! Online vow renewals are a great way to celebrate your love with your friends and family, no matter where you, or they are in the world!