You sound like the situation I and my fiance are in! currently, i have the same question about if the student loan is counted as public funds. X_x And what my fiance and I did is, we set a date with his families local church and got an official letter from them stating that. plus we also booked a reception and have evidence of that. In most cases registrar offices will not give you a letter confirming your date of marriage so it's better to, if you want to have more evidence, to go for a religious ceremony. Or you could just show evidence such as wedding invitations.
also I'd like to direct you to this website. http://www.britainusa.com/visas/article ... 00&a=41031
This should list you all the requirements you'll need.

 

I know how you feel about the loan thing. We don't understand that either. He does have a small job and incoming support from his family but we're afraid that it may not be enough. Also, I suggest you go on and find yall a place. It'd be easier if you had a place you two can call your own for the visa. But that's my advice. If you want to wait after you're married, you'll want a letter of support from your family saying they'll support you and let you live with them during the duration of getting married. And they'd also ned to supply a copy of their mortgage showing that the place they live in is theirs or they're privately renting it, etc and that they can support you two during this time.


Also, what they mean by public funds is Goverment help such as welfare or something. =P and no, she cannot work until after you two are married and have obtained a spousal visa. D: