Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
Based on what I've just read in the above posts, particularly as regards the OP's current immigration status in Italy, I would think it extremely unlikely that he'd be granted the sort of UK visa he's seeking.

I for one would be pretty disgruntled if it was that easy for non-EU residents to gain entry to this country.
I've already mentioned to him the risks of refusal

and why doesn't he get married in Italy