Quote Originally Posted by cruisingkerry View Post
Also, what can I do myself in the UK to prepare ie paperwork. As I'm sure many people who go through this are the same, I will only be able to take limited holidays from work to go over there.

Do you think its easier to go for a holiday then go again later to get married or is it easier for Bert to come to the Uk on a visitor visa and get married over here??
Piece of cake, like boat drill or USPH............

Ideally you should take a holiday in the Philippines, and keep the various tickets and receipts and all that blarney, so to prove the Embassy that there is proof of relationship.
Marriage in the Philippines is highly recommended, as it will cost less than hiring a wedding car for the day in the Uk. (besides, traditionally, in the Philippines is the Groom that pays for the lot....)
I ain't kidding you...