When we applied last October like u we supplied no evidence from a registry office that we had even made any tentative enquiries I just stated in my sponsorship letter that we would marry within the 6 month time period allowed and that the wedding would be small and attended by few friends and family and that no hall, photographer or wedding car would be booked as well.. The bottom line is that basically they took my word at face value so it seems that maybe each ECO has a different viewpoint and I got the benefit of the doubt. It is grossly unfair that they do not appear to apply the rules in a consistent manner and can be heartless and cold and dont appreciate the emotional hurt they cause.
I sincerely wish u both some good luck and hope u can get this decision overturned.