Looking for some clarification about the application for marriage here in the UK.

I recall reading that we can no longer apply at our local registrar(I'm in north east Scotland, Aberdeen to be exact), I dont remember where we can apply now, a specialist centre?, but I do remember that it has to be cleared by the home office?

How does this affect getting a proposed date, I'm asuming that the rule about my fiance having to be here in order to book a date still applies?

I'm aware that at the very least we need to have a proposed date for the wedding and reception so that we can include this information in the visa application, but is there any way to get an official proposed date, even through the local registrar?

Or, can we just make up a date(obviously with the intention of actually having real date set when my fiance arrives)? Perhaps the manila embassy has a way of checking?

Jeez, so many questions, sowee!!! :P