I have name changed as have talked about this irl and is seems to be an unusual situation... no one else is as stupid as us.
We have our wedding planned for next weekend, 50 day guests, 120 evening, coming from all over etc.
We originally gave notice of intention to marry last December, thinking of a spring wedding. Didn't get around to arranging that.
When we finally set the date the location of the registry office had moved, meaning that we had to fill in the forms again.
We were told this and then promptly forgot
until a couple of days ago.
Have now filled in the forms ( luckily got last minute appointment) and applied for a waiver to the legally required 29 days notice.
These waivers are for exceptional circumstances. The only example given is terminal illness 
. But it is up to the discretion of Registrars head office.
We will find out on Monday if we are allowed to get married next weekend 
We will go ahead with the party, but won't be meaningful in the same way.
Has anyone else done or heard of others who have forgotten to do this essential bit of bureaucracy?
If so how did it turn out?
Trying to gauge what our chances are...
It's going to be a long weekend!