Catalin:
You don't need to stress yourself too much. Just get a wedding event planner. Where will you like to have your wedding?

Well we were thinking of having a quiet registry wedding in Port Harcourt. But now I think we are going to apply for student visa for here again and then we can get married on that too. So that's our plan at the moment x

dannywest:


You're welcome, doing mine this year too

Good luck with yours and hope you have a wonderful day x

dannywest:


Go to the city council at Moscow road in Port Harcourt. The marriage registry is there. Let them know your intentions, they would ask for passport photos and your details and post on the notice board for 21 days, at the end of that go there on the appointed date, get married, take photos, get your certificate. It's a really short ceremony.

Thank you. That's a big help

B4bestbrain:





You should have given him more
because we prefer many;
or is it inclusive in the visit?

Welcome to the great country in advance.

Yes we have 1 at the moment. I never said I wasn't having any more children. But it is hard when he is there and I am here.

Raine80:

Then you might have a chance .......but I am sure you know you will have to prove he will not rely on the state if he comes to the UK. It's nothing personal by the way but it's to have a clear perspective. Good luck.

I know. And thank you for being honest with me x

B4bestbrain:



Only a child?
When you meet his other ..., then you will understand.

Good luck

Can I ask what you mean please? Only a child??

Raine80:

You don't feel , I reckon you know.
ok I am going to say it anyway. If he has over stayed , has had applications for visas declined prior to this. Getting married here is not going to gurantee anything., that's perhaps a reality that you might need to prepare for. Are there children in this relationship? It's best if you prepare yourself your fiancé might not be able to return to the UK for quite sometime if at all. Think this through.

He didn't overstay on his student visa. He did leave before the visa expired. His funding for his next student visa didn't come through on time so visa was rejected. So he applied for visit visa which was declined based on not providing enough proof that the accommodation was adequate enough?!?!?! Whatever that means. And basically not having enough ties to Nigeria to ensure he returned. Yes we have a child together too which he hasn't been able to meet yet

ibizgirl:
Depends on a number of factors like
where you wedding will hold as in the state, kind of wedding -registry, church or native law.
But in all of this you need
Photographer/Video coverage
Food/drinks
Venue/decoration
Music
Cake/chops/cocktail.

And I have to let my fiance organise all of that on his own? he'll never cope lol

It would most probably be a registry wedding. In Rivers.

FortuneTeller:


I don't want to be viewed as negative, so I will let others reply to your situation. I hope it works in your favor. But should it not, please don't go across the internet bashing Nigerian men 5 years from now.

I would never do that. I would love to know your thoughts though.

FortuneTeller:


Madam there is a reason for this. Are you prepared to live in Nigeria as well? It's likely he won't be allowed back in the UK for some time after you marry him in Nigeria.

I do know the reasons the visas were refused. No I won't be living in Nigeria. I will come back to the UK.

Raine80:
Nigeria is a big country. Narrow it down a bit a budget of £1000 is not much as you have to factor eventualities Have you factored travel costs in this budget to where ever it is you are intending to get married?Unless you are planning on having registry office wedding £1000 could be sufficient. online to ensure it's legit. I am guessing there is a reason why this wedding cannot take place in the U.K? As that would be so much easier. Is he traveling first to make preparations and you follow? This would reduce costs and be logical. Bring someone you know with you. That's a must.

Yes because I have a feeling he won't be allowed a marriage visa to get married here

pweetychyka:


alright... If u happened to be a nigerian, I would have known wat to say!

jez exercise patient and keep reading peoples post here I 'm sure u 'll get advices that will help

Thank you x

Piercedclit:
£1000 is okay since its just for the wedding.
You're coming over to Nigeria to marry him so it should be a low budget wedding. That money should cover a registry/court marriage and a little entertainment afterwards.
No unnecessary spendings.

All the best and stay safe

Thank you. That's fine with me. We were thinking of renewing our vows back here too

pweetychyka:


Alright....

Actually tot u are Nigerian!

No I'm not

DeeTus:
It's okay. His mom likes you.

Yes she does. Me and him have a child together too

Presh9OO:
You do know that here ,Weddings are a pretty lavish occasion ryy?? Tho' it's a good budget to start with but if you guys plan to go the "Nigerian Way" and throw a Lavish party , i don't think that will be enough...

Yes I know weddings are a big affair in Nigeria. What would you say was a good budget then? What would cover everything to make the occasion spectacular?

DeeTus:
Okay.

We do tell each other everything. I'm on good terms with his mum too. Me and him have had the worst 2016 ever.

DeeTus:
Ok. But you need to ask him if he submitted any fake document or not in the process of applying for a visa. Ask him to open up to you more in order to avoid another denial.

He sent me all paperwork for visas. Including the decision which came with the reasons for refusal

Presh9OO:
.... And you have run all necessary background checks??

Background checks on him?

DeeTus:
That's a pretty good answer.

He's been refused a visa twice so I am going there

Presh9OO:
Aii'.. It all depends on your budget tho'

£1000 just for the wedding. Flight is separate. And also I have already got my wedding dress

Nutase:
With the current exchange rate of 600+ to a pound that will amount to about 620,000 naira and the on going recession in Nigeria it might not take you too far.
If you're budgeting for between 50 - 100 guests it might be enough if it is not inclusive of your flight tickets and bridal wears.
Best of luck.

Really? Ok then so maybe I need to up my budget. I already have my wedding dress

DeeTus:
LOL! First of all, why do you guys want to marry in Nigeria?

Because it seems easier than marrying over here.

slimthugchimee2:



will that £1000 also be put in flight charges?

No that doesn't include the flight over and back. £1000 just for the wedding

pweetychyka:
Either of u, who is Nigerian?

Let's start from dere 1st!

He is. I'm British

SirJeffry:
You are from the UK so what's your bizines with Naigiriya

I met him over here in 2015. Been a couple ever since and we have a child together

Presh9OO:
Is He an Afonja?? Or a Herdsman??

I do not know the answer to that question unfortunately.

Nutase:
Budget?

Budget - maximum £1000

unclezuma:
Do you have the official list?

No. I have nothing at all. Me and him only decided yesterday

Hi,
I'm from the UK and my fiance and I have decided we want to marry in Nigeria instead of here. Just after some tips please.
Thanks in advance

Oluwadamilola36:
"Only thing in our way is this visa rubbish!!! Which we will continue to fight for and we will achieve him coming back to me. 100%"

You are optimistic. I like that.

I haven't always been. My boyfriend has made me be more optimistic. He never gives up and neither will I. 2017 is going to be our year. Even had talks of marriage too

Oluwadamilola36:
EmilieJones: "Yes it does. We have a daughter together too. Yeah we've had arguments but always stick together. I can't leave him and he can't leave me"

That's the fact am talking about. Psychologically, love don't go on exile between lover because of distance.

Only thing in our way is this visa rubbish!!! Which we will continue to fight for and we will achieve him coming back to me. 100%