congrats Mary & Drew,wish you all the best for the future,
With regards to the spouse visa application as long as you have all the docs required it shouldn't take long
Maryjane and i got married on 11/06 while we waited for the NSO Marriage contract she did her English test and passed 1st time,application was submitted on the 18/07 and visa granted on the 12/08,
I will be travelling to Phils on the 08/09 to collect my asawa and bring her back to the UK, as long and all your docs are in check it shouldn't be a problem and you'll soon be with your hubby here in the UK
Good luck with the application and remember if you do need help ask the board Im sure many here that are more than willing to help out
