Were there formal ceremonies or events to recognize or celebrate your relationship e.g., engagement ceremony (Yes or No)

[joe112244]

Hello everyone. What should I answer if only me and my spouse went to city hall to sign our marriage certificate? (We are planning to have a wedding reception with relatives later)

And before that, I proposed to her in a restaurant but there were only my spouse, me and my parents, does it count as an engagement ceremony(event)?

 

[scylla]

Hello everyone. What should I answer if only me and my spouse went to city hall to sign our marriage certificate? (We are planning to have a wedding reception with relatives later)

And before that, I proposed to her in a restaurant but there were only my spouse, me and my mom, does it count as an engagement ceremony?

No - I would not count this as an engagement ceremony.

 

[joe112244]

No - I would not count this as an engagement ceremony.

No - I would not count this as an engagement ceremony.

and it's not an engagement event as well? So I should answer No because there were no guests. I'm really confused by this question

 

[scylla]

and it's not an engagement event as well? So I should answer No because there were no guests. I'm really confused by this question

In some cultures it's traditional to hold a large party for the formal engagement. The answer in your case would be no.

 

[joe112244]

In some cultures it's traditional to hold a large party for the formal engagement. The answer in your case would be no.

So even if we are now legally married and have our marriage certificate, should I still answer No to this question?

 

[armoured]

So even if we are now legally married and have our marriage certificate, should I still answer No to this question?

I think the point is that it wasn't the type of formal event which is expected of some cultures / types of marriages (eg arranged marriages). If that does not apply to you, it won't matter much to your application (it's not required).

Personally I'd say if you wish you can put down that there was an event with your parents in attendance - but it won't affect your application much (assuming again, not core cultural tradition, but crucially, depending on other aspects of your relationship proof).

Your city hall wedding - were witnesses friends or relatives of yours? I'd suggest including info about the civil wedding even if it was not intended to be your large ceremony.

 

[joe112244]

Your city hall wedding - were witnesses friends or relatives of yours? I'd suggest including info about the civil wedding even if it was not intended to be your large ceremony.

No, there weren't. Now I got the point. I'll answer No and explain everything. You really helped me, thank you!

 

[amit3singla]

imm 5532 document part c. information about relationship questions.
1. Were there formal ceremonies or events to recognize or celebrate your relationship

We had the roka ceremony in India and there were 35 members from both sides (groom and bride). But I (the groom) was not there on that occasion, and the bride was there. Because that time I was in Canada. Should I add this ceremony?