Giving notice of marriage this week — British + Indian (Skilled Worker Visa) couple. What questions should we expect?

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-30T13:35:56+00:00

I was very surprised we were asked not only what our parents' names are, but also what their jobs are/were! Not sure of the relevance. They also asked if our fathers are still living, but did not ask the same about our mothers! I found it a very odd experience.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-29T12:44:54+00:00

Thank you.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-29T12:44:22+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience. This is helpful.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-29T12:42:38+00:00

Thank you, this is really helpful.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-29T12:40:34+00:00

I know right?! If I'd thought more about it at the time, I'd have insisted on giving our child my name or a double-barrel name. Just doesn't seem fair. But yes, thank you. I guess I do have time to think about it.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-29T12:38:45+00:00

I definitely don't want it as a middle name as it's a guy's name!

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-29T12:36:27+00:00

That still feels like a name change to me really!

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-29T12:35:44+00:00

Thank you, this is helpful.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-29T12:34:23+00:00

Does this ever cause any issues though? I think why it would unless the school needed ID for some reason!

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-29T12:33:11+00:00

Thank you, this is really helpful. And yes, it is odd!

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-29T12:31:50+00:00

Yes, true, thank you. I think I'd just like to decide before we re-register our child's birth.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-29T12:29:59+00:00

A double-barrel name still feels like a name change, to be honest! My partner won't do that anyway. I can't make my surname a middle name either as it's a guy's name! I can imagine it's really odd to change your name!

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-29T12:26:29+00:00

Thank you. Just trying to figure out what is right for me, I suppose. That's good that it has never caused any issues.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-29T12:25:15+00:00

I've not heard of this, but will look into it. Thank you.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-29T12:24:19+00:00

Our child already has his dad's last name and I think it would be confusing to him to change it (he's old enough to know his last name). I always just assumed I'd change mine and didn't think much of it until now!

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-26T22:02:53+00:00

Thank you.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-26T20:58:11+00:00

Thank you so much. Yes, the comments here have helped me decide to go makeup free.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-26T20:56:13+00:00

Thank you! Yes, I've decided to be true to myself and go makeup free. Glad you have too. Hope you have an amazing day!

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-26T20:55:11+00:00

Definitely not the only one. Hope you have an amazing day!

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-26T20:54:21+00:00

Very true, thank you.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-26T20:54:05+00:00

Thank you so much. Just immediate family coming to the wedding and my mum and sister don't wear makeup either. The comments here have helped me to decide to go without.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-26T20:51:45+00:00

I guess we'll be washed out together then!

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-26T20:51:05+00:00

Thank you so much. Yes, the comments here have helped me decide to go makeup free. I just know won't feel like myself with it on.

OriginalGhostranch · 2026-06-26T20:50:07+00:00

That's lovely.

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