Proxy Weddings Are Legal in the US and in most countries

In the United States, a proxy marriage is recognized by every state if it took place in a state where proxy weddings are legal and are recognized by all branches of the military.

If you are a non-U.S. citizen a legal proxy marriage is accepted by the U.S. immigration law if it is subsequently consummated. A party of an unconsummated proxy marriage may enjoy immigration benefit as a fiancé if the opposite party is a U.S. citizen, such as applying for a K-1 fiancé Visa.

All of these states have limited the process to persons actively serving in the Military. California is limited to members of the Armed Forces who are deployed to a war zone.