# Legalized Video Conference Marriages Online Marriages are Now Legal in New York City By Ell Smith | Published 2020-04-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-marriages References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/4/virtual-marriage-legal-new-york-coronavirus-pandemic-zoom-facetime-video-call) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/NYGovCuomo/status/1251570033395974145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1251570033395974145&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fhypebae.com%2F2020%2F4%2Fvirtual-marriage-legal-new-york-coronavirus-pandemic-zoom-facetime-video-call) New [York](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gin-bottle)-based love birds looking to tie the knot responsibly can now do so thanks to the legalization of [online Marriages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-celebrate), which allow for couples to obtain legal marriage licenses via video conference. New York's Governor announced the exciting change in a tweet which said “I am issuing an Executive Order allowing New Yorkers to obtain a marriage license remotely and allowing clerks to perform ceremonies via video conference.” So long as the video conferencing tool allows for live interaction between the couple, a witness and the officiant, meaning pre-recorded videos are not admissible, couples can get married and obtain licenses through this digital medium. Other states to follow suit include Ohio and Colorado. Image Credit: Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Online Marriages:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a secure and user-friendly platform for online marriage ceremonies and license issuance. - **Video Conference Weddings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create specialized video conferencing tools that cater specifically to weddings and offer unique features for a memorable virtual ceremony. - **Remote Marriage Licensing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an automated system that simplifies the process of obtaining marriage licenses remotely, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wedding Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and wedding planning services to offer comprehensive online wedding packages, including virtual ceremony coordination and personalized experiences. - **Digital Notary Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a platform that enables legally binding digital notarization, making it easier for remote couples to validate their marriage documents online. - **Telecommunications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced telecommunication infrastructure to support seamless and high-quality video conferencing for online weddings and remote marriage licensing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metaverse Wedding Ceremonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-wedding.md) - [Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/times-square-this-valentines.md) - [Branded Free Wedding Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-married-at-serendipity3.md) - [Virtual Wedding Planning Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-about-weddings.md) - [QSR Drive-Thru Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdrive-thru-wedding.md) - [Free Gym Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gym-weddings.md) - [Fast-Food Metaverse Ceremonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-wedding-1.md) - [Digital Wedding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovebird.md) - [Wedding Fashion Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-love-chapel.md)