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More like a court wedding and a garden wedding-like ceremony that doesn't require any legalities.

The white wedding is technically a westerners white/legal wedding but many Nigerians, especially the ladies, don't see it like that hence, the need to want a court wedding, traditional wedding and white "aka church" wedding.

The "white" wedding per the above scenario may be planned to be a garden party with the bride wearing white, with a "pastor" officiating nd the attendees treating it like the main wedding. Example of this
1. Annie and 2baba's Dubai beach wedding.
2. Annie and 2baba's 10th year renewal of vows ceremony in SA.

Many ladies have always built up ideas of how they want their wedding ceremonies to be and when they have registry weddings without an after-party, they feel like they've been cheated out of getting married and they feel like they are not truly married till they wear a white wedding dress for a "white" wedding.
Many ladies in Nigeria do this and feel this way.

This is just me trying to see from the dependant's point of view since getting legally married to the same person twice, irrespective of the situation, is impossible except a divorce is 1st effected.

justwise:


Can one do court and white wedding?

Mannymanny:

What about someone who finished service 2018 but haven’t been formally employed till date but started doing MSc in 2021 but is affected by ASUU strike and wants to do another MSc in uk... how best can such person avoid nsf mails.

Get a professional CV updated to include NYSC, Biz, Online courses, Msc., etc just fill up the years with tangible things you have been doing

ibenzerkess:


1. You have to understand that before you went to the embassy for the visa, you declared that you have the money to pay for your full tuition.
2. You and the school agreed to pay your tuition through installments. And if there are 4 installments to pay and you have defaulted on the second installment, what is the probability you can pay the rest .
3. If said the student can settle his/her debt before leaving the school or graduating. How will you do that if for a whole year you weren't about to get the fees. , once you graduate you have limited number of days to stay in the UK.
4. If you think they are exploiting you cause you own £800 and got dismissed, then go to schools in Europe that are tuition free. No one is forcing any of us to go and study in the UK.

It would be a waste of my precious time to engage in conjectures. I addressed the £800 issue and it is exploitative and nothing more. Nothing is cast in stones, rules are made by humans who themselves subject it to changes every now and then.

There is a reason FAFSA is there in the US and there is a reason people on student's loan are groaning under its exploitative tendencies in the US even after graduating decades ago.

Stop defending capitalists, they won't spare you when you in their black book

giselle237:
UKVI does not know pinch or shoes, there are guidelines. Follow guidelines and not shoe pinching

Same reason the Op wants to do the right thing by doing a change of address but you that drafted the study route policy with UKVI knows they don't entertain shoe and pinching

mimilyrics:
More like a court wedding and a garden wedding-like ceremony that doesn't require any legalities.

The white wedding is technically a westerners white/legal wedding but many Nigerians, especially the ladies, don't see it like that hence, the need to want a court wedding, traditional wedding and white "aka church" wedding.

The "white" wedding per the above scenario may be planned to be a garden party with the bride wearing white, with a "pastor" officiating nd the attendees treating it like the main wedding. Example of this
1. Annie and 2baba's Dubai beach wedding.
2. Annie and 2baba's 10th year renewal of vows ceremony in SA.

Many ladies have always built up ideas of how they want their wedding ceremonies to be and when they have registry weddings without an after-party, they feel like they've been cheated out of getting married and they feel like they are not truly married till they wear a white wedding dress for a "white" wedding.
Many ladies in Nigeria do this and feel this way.

This is just me trying to see from the dependant's point of view since getting legally married to the same person twice, irrespective of the situation, is impossible except a divorce is 1st effected.

Got that.

yommexe:


Have you gotten unconditional offer or CAS?

If yes check your CAS well

oh

Briton8:
They do, and said it comes as part of ones offer but,I didn't see any as well.Any telegram group?

quote author=ComputerWiz007 post=111817707] according to them they have discount

oh

Thanks mimi

This was my first thought as well based on my initial comment except @Ugmama says otherwise.

mimilyrics:
More like a court wedding and a garden wedding-like ceremony that doesn't require any legalities.

The white wedding is technically a westerners white/legal wedding but many Nigerians, especially the ladies, don't see it like that hence, the need to want a court wedding, traditional wedding and white "aka church" wedding.

The "white" wedding per the above scenario may be planned to be a garden party with the bride wearing white, with a "pastor" officiating nd the attendees treating it like the main wedding. Example of this
1. Annie and 2baba's Dubai beach wedding.
2. Annie and 2baba's 10th year renewal of vows ceremony in SA.

Many ladies have always built up ideas of how they want their wedding ceremonies to be and when they have registry weddings without an after-party, they feel like they've been cheated out of getting married and they feel like they are not truly married till they wear a white wedding dress for a "white" wedding.
Many ladies in Nigeria do this and feel this way.

This is just me trying to see from the dependant's point of view since getting legally married to the same person twice, irrespective of the situation, is impossible except a divorce is 1st effected.

Mimi has kind of explained what I think op's intentions are. Obviously it's illegal to have 2 marriage certificates

duchess90:
Hello,

I am trying to understand oh, he approaches registry and says he wants to give notice of marriage and says he is already married in Nigeria but wants to get married again in the UK.
Do they marry people that are married when it is not vow renewal?

If so he/she might need to present divorce or death certificate according to this link though


To the OP, this link might be worth a read: https://www.gov.uk/marriages-civil-partnerships/documents-youll-need-to-give-notice

Ugmama:


I guess you the only one that understood my question. Thanks hommie.

I will save your moniker

Do not ignore the advise of those who are saying what you don't want to hear

mimilyrics:
More like a court wedding and a garden wedding-like ceremony that doesn't require any legalities.

The white wedding is technically a westerners white/legal wedding but many Nigerians, especially the ladies, don't see it like that hence, the need to want a court wedding, traditional wedding and white "aka church" wedding.

The "white" wedding per the above scenario may be planned to be a garden party with the bride wearing white, with a "pastor" officiating nd the attendees treating it like the main wedding. Example of this
1. Annie and 2baba's Dubai beach wedding.
2. Annie and 2baba's 10th year renewal of vows ceremony in SA.

Many ladies have always built up ideas of how they want their wedding ceremonies to be and when they have registry weddings without an after-party, they feel like they've been cheated out of getting married and they feel like they are not truly married till they wear a white wedding dress for a "white" wedding.
Many ladies in Nigeria do this and feel this way.

This is just me trying to see from the dependant's point of view since getting legally married to the same person twice, irrespective of the situation, is impossible except a divorce is 1st effected.

@mimilyrics You understand this well, she really wants to wear the wedding dress, slay and snap pictures shikena. That's her happiness.

@justwise yes many people I know did trad, court marriage and white wedding.

justwise:


Do not ignore the advise of those who are saying what you don't want to hear

This is very important

Ugmama:


@mimilyrics You understand this well, she really wants to wear the wedding dress, slay and snap pictures shikena. That's her happiness.

@justwise yes many people I know did trad, court marriage and white wedding.

Yes i know that happens in Nigeria a lot (i don't see the sense in it) but i haven't seen such here, that was why i asked mimilyrics that question

MrMash:


My course starts in May. I am yet come across anybody from nairaland currently studying at the university though.

Before getting CAS , you'll have to :
Pay at least 65% deposit
Provide TB TEST
PROOF OF FUND
CREDIBILITY INTERVIEW

The reviews online are not really encouraging, but the location, facilities and the infrastructure = tempting.

Between, it was the only university that had May Intake for my intended course ..... I am hoping it'll be a good choice.

I'll advise you pay early if you've made up your mind .

The good thing is you don't have to pay an Agent to help with the process.

The bolded my friend, has been the problem for me, the fees and the rest won't be much of an issue.. but I don't want to start with a school with bad reviews from students.

Have you paid the 65% though?

justwise:


Do not ignore the advise of those who are saying what you don't want to hear

@justwise, It's good to ask questions cos I never knew that having two marriage certificates is illegal in the UK.

Here in Nigeria, couple do marry traditionally, then proceed to court wedding, then summarize with white wedding. It's a norm here which I thought was OK.

Ladies in particular swear they must do white wedding even after they must have done trad and court wedding.

It's just societal influence and peer pressure, my intent is just to make my wife happy. That's why I asked if it was possible to do white wedding in UK, after we had wedded in court and done traditional rights in Naija.

Thanks for all inputs. We learn, unlearn and relearn!

Ugmama:


@justwise, It's good to ask questions cos I never knew that having two marriage certificates is illegal in the UK.

Here in Nigeria, couple do marry traditionally, then proceed to court wedding, then summarize with white wedding. It's a norm here which I thought was OK.

Ladies in particular swear they must do white wedding even after they must have done trad and court wedding.

It's just societal influence and peer pressure , my intent is just to make my wife happy. That's why I asked if it was possible to do white wedding in UK, after we had wedded in court and done traditional rights in Naija.

Thanks for all inputs. We learn, unlearn and relearn!

That is exactly what its nothing more. I see it as a total waste of money and time.

Hello,

So I understood your question at the end of the day.

Some churches have the Nigerian coat of arms on their certificate and do not necessarily do a different registry marriage although documents will be filed in court.

It is good you want to make her happy, that's the right thing to do as a good man but do so with wisdom.

If I can advise, settle in at school and if UK is your Japa destination then try to settle down through other routes i.e PSW or Skilled workers visa after school.You need all the funds you can gather, every visa application requires funds nothing is free.

Then plan your vow renewal after 10years of marriage in the UK, that will be worth a party.She can wear her white and do Owambe

All the best

Ugmama:


@justwise, It's good to ask questions cos I never knew that having two marriage certificates is illegal in the UK.

Here in Nigeria, couple do marry traditionally, then proceed to court wedding, then summarize with white wedding. It's a norm here which I thought was OK.

Ladies in particular swear they must do white wedding even after they must have done trad and court wedding.

It's just societal influence and peer pressure, my intent is just to make my wife happy. That's why I asked if it was possible to do white wedding in UK, after we had wedded in court and done traditional rights in Naija.

Thanks for all inputs. We learn, unlearn and relearn!

The wife wants a wedding party in the uk.

jerry0071:

This man is confusing me. Am I the only one confused by this post??

duchess90:
Hello,

So I understood your question at the end of the day.

Some churches have the Nigerian coat of arms on their certificate and do not necessarily do a different registry marriage although documents will be filed in court.

It is good you want to make her happy, that's the right thing to do as a good man but do so with wisdom.

If I can advise, settle in at school and if UK is your Japa destination then try to settle down through other routes i.e PSW or Skilled workers visa after school.You need all the funds you can gather, every visa application requires funds nothing is free.

Then plan your vow renewal after 10years of marriage in the UK, that will be worth a party.She can wear her white and do Owambe

All the best

Thanks dear, she shouted at the *10 years* lol

Thanks anyway. I got the gist

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Hi, is it possible to use two personal s for proof of funds. Eg. ( Naira and a domicillary ) same name.

Yes but both must not drop below what's required throughout the 28-day period.

Lems2:
Hi, is it possible to use two personal s for proof of funds. Eg. ( Naira and a domicillary ) same name.

CamelCase:


The bolded my friend, has been the problem for me, the fees and the rest won't be much of an issue.. but I don't want to start with a school with bad reviews from students.

Have you paid the 65% though?

Deposit paid, interview ed.

Hi House, please how did lagos ppl go about the TB test. there seems to be no slot available.

Thanks in anticipation

yommexe:


Their representative says “ the 2000 scholarship ll reflect on the CAS

Please when did you apply ? When did you get conditional and how how long does it take to get response for unconditional?

Thanks

nice

didicold:
Hi House, please how did lagos ppl go about the TB test. there seems to be no slot available.

Thanks in anticipation

th

Jesutofunmifak:
Please at what stage will one defer an ission to the next intake
Is it after getting unconditional offer or after paying tuition deposit or when exactly?

Pay the deposit to secure your spot

House, what's the payment plan for Sheffield hallam University , M.Sc September issions 2022. Thanks

Pls house, what's the instalmental plan at University of Sussex?

I'm in the same boat with the OP - considering submitting two s for POF.

However I came across the attached image saying UKVI only considered one of the s.

Not sure what to believe at this point.

Please advise.

mimilyrics:
Yes but both must not drop below what's required throughout the 28-day period.

mcafeez:
Hello house...Please someone answer this

If it important to reveal your any visa refusal during PCI pre-cas interview.

Or

One should only reveal visa refusal during UKVI visa application..

Do not reveal for one and fail to reveal for the other (saying NO to one and saying YES to another - these people share info)
The choice to reveal or not to reveal is yours but ensure you have your refusal letters readily available (the school might ask to U )

Ugmama:


Wifey wants a white wedding. Then I am asking if we can do that when we get to UK because now na money I dey gather for my school.

Na court and trad we Don do for now

African Man with inferiority complex,which White wedding again? you have your marriage properly documented by the registry here in naija,you had traditional right as well,what white wedding do you want again?
The wedding in England is to go to church with a few people and under few minutes it's all over and you will be issued a certificate or you go and your wedding at government registry and be issued a certificate, within minutes you are done and back at home.
So wetin your wife want again?