fuss

Me and Jayne went to the local register office today to give them notice of next year's wedding.


It was really funny because the registrar had each of us in on our own asking us questions. It was a polite form of interrogation in relaxed surroundings. While Jayne was getting the third-degree, I sat outside looking at the ornately-painted ceiling of cream background, green leaves and red flowers. Bliss.


When the registrar was satisfied with our status, and took £67 from us for our notices fee, she showed us the room we can use for the ceremony (another £43). It was all very nice and tastefully laid out. And the thing is, you're basically in and out of the place in ten minutes.


More bliss.


The thing with me and Jayne is we don't really want the fuss. She's been married once before, and would like to do things rather differently. If it wasn't for the kids, we'd probably get married on the hop, and tell the world later.


Still, this time next year, my circumstances will be rather different. Do I get a tax concession being married????