Hi guys. I registered on here i think last year or so and put my question forth, but now cannot find my topic or let alone remember where i posted it.

So this is me, starting again.

After 2 years relationship with my girlfriend, and visiting the family over at Christmas and new year, i've been welcomed into the family.
I'm not one to jump into marriage after 1 week of chatting. I just wanted to do it the English way.

So my question is please, how do i start the ball rolling to get to the stage of marriage. Ive heard from some people that i need lots of paper work and a fiancee application, but i'm very clueless.

Ive seen plenty of help on Google, but this is mainly for US citizens who want to marry a Filipina. Nothing about a Brit.

Her sister told me i can email the British Embassy in Manila, as well as the British consol in Cebu to ask about the required info for marriage. As of yet, no reply.

Maybe i need to contact the Filipino embassy in London.

I really dont know.

Please, what is the 1st thing i need to do to start this process.

Can i buy her a ring when i go and see her or do i need documents for this too?

Thanks guys.