its not possible for her to stay in the UK as she needs 'entry clearance' and you dont get that with a visitors for marriage visa.

yes--thats my understanding.

i gave france purely as an example. will she need a schengen visa for all EEA countries?

i envisage a 3 to 6 month honeymoon in a EEA country then return to UK on a family permit.

is anyone else currently trying this out?