Hello Criddle-
I got married in April, just after the CENOMAR rule came in. Actually went to the British Embassy and there were two other couples who were told their applications would be delayed because they weren't aware of the new rules and had to go away and get the CENOMAR for the UK bridegroom.
If your future wife has a relative near an NSO office who can go and apply for it and then have it delivered to them, then it will only take 2-3 days. It doesn't have to be you who applies. Do make sure that they have the spelling of all your names, your father and mother's too, exactly right so there aren't any queries about the final document once you get it.
Your wife will need two IDs when you go to the Embassy. One she will need to leave with security, and the other she will need to take inside with her. My wife left her Barangay ID on the door, and took her passport in. You will only need your passport.
The Consular advice does say 'passport if applicable' for a future spouse, but I would take it that a passport is essential for her. Especially as after that they say that the details on her birth certificate must match those on the passport!
In short, I wouldn't leave anything to chance. And take photocopies with you of everything. They'll keep those and give you back your originals, hopefully with a nice letter signed by the Consul saying there is no imediment to you marrying.
Good luck!
