Giving Notice To Marry in The UK

Yes it is, people should be aware of the mounting costs before they bring the loved ones here, nothing worse than strained finances to set an argument off

I found the best way to be prepared was to always expect the unexpected and make sure you have some spare cash laying around just incase!

Doesn't do any harm at all having a few grand in the bank for rainy days and visas

Exactly!!!! Thats what I always say

The hidden costs. We are still spending now.

£60 for an English Language Test.

Citizenship is over £800.

Shengen visas to go abroad which present the hidden costs of aquiring them ( hotels and flights)

Its soooo worth it in the end though if it makes your dreams come true

To true John!!! We are just about to fork out for IELTS and then the stress begins again!!! I would rather get everything done though then at least we can enjoy been together stress free!

Indeed. Hopefully we will be clear of it all in the new year, when she will apply for British Citizenship.

Just need the wife to sit the English Language test, ESOL, here in November.

Finally got the notice to marry today with a disclaimer basically saying that the forthcoming marriage may not be recognised in certain countries (meaning the Philippines I assume).

The process has taken a month, so anyone in the same situation as me where the loved one has had an annulment in the Philippines please take heed as it may have a bearing on your plans as it has with us.

So....all systems go?

In a few weeks we intend to get married, think I have to go offshore for two weeks again next Tuesday so it will be soon after, closely followed by FLR.

Dont forget your visa!

I don't think that will be necessary John, we will see tomorrow or Friday though

Aye. The silent Naes will do it. Ken?

Good for you @Timmers

I just learned from my future hubby that we should be staying together in 1 roof for at least 8 days before showing ourselves up to the registry office. Poor loved one, will be trying to ask his boss again for another leave.

Anne
do you mean 8 days together before registering in philippines to marry in philippines?

Anne is now in the UK one world, the land of dreams

I think she meant the registry office in the UK where they will get married.

Ahh ok
Seems weird requirement 'to be together for 8 days before registering'?
this is a test to see if a couple can withstand each other for 8 days, then there is a better chance of the marriage lasting longer in the future?

It isn't a requirement, on a Fiancée visa you have six months in which to get married, just personal preference on Anne's account I guess.

when i got married in the philippines this year, the judge spent a while explaining how to divorce, then he proceeded with the marriage ceremony and the instructed the in-laws not to meddle with our marriage.
He also stressed he was the only regional judge who also administers divorces and imprisonment...