hi there andy lots of help will come your way by advice soon, emma and i are like you are know, we are getting married october 23 , emma had a 6 month visa too so that runs out jan 26, you have to apply for the flr before that date, there is 2 fees you can chose for that, it last 2 years then you apply again for the ilr, you can apply as soon as you are wed for the flr, thats just a quick answer mate any other help just shout someone will answer