hi there in my experience i went for a fiancee visa which was the easiest and quickest way but then again u cant really have big grand wedding here coz its so expensive but getting married in the phils is good as well coz she can have all her family and u can have a big wedding without spending that much.well when i get married here i was lucky enough coz i have a few of my relatives in london so they were the ones who acted as my real family coz my husband couldnt really afford my family over here but in the future we will definetly have a blessing in the phils.we just had a small wedding but we were all happy! i think both of u just have to see the expenses and how long can both of u wait on whether what visa will it be.anyway good luck and do whats best for the both of u coz at the end of the day both of u should be happy in whatever decisions u make!!!