Looking to get hitched during coronavirus? Go to these states

Updated: December 15, 2024 - 4:43pm

<p>With much of the country under stay-at-home orders, couples who have had their weddings cancelled or postponed are getting married over Zoom.</p><p>And it's getting easier in these states.</p><p>Gov. Phil Murphy will be signing an executive orders Friday to allow for virtual weddings in light of social distancing due to the new coronavirus.</p><p>The new order would allow wedding ceremonies to be held using video-conferencing technology, with certain safeguards, for couples seeking a marriage license.</p><p>New Jersey's move has followed other hard-hit states.</p><p>On Thursday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order allowing Californians to obtain marriage licenses via teleconferencing. Last month,</p><p>New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a directive where couples can obtain their marriage license remotely, and clerks can conduct ceremonies virtually.</p>