Canadian Single Certificate in China

[Mark_in_Canada]

just to let people know that the single certificate that I had prepared for me in Alberta was accepted in Hangzhou.
I sent photocopies of it to my lady and she took it to the foreign marriage registration office.
They run a check on it, takes a few days. It was verified ok!!! 

[Martin]

That is good.  Good luck with everything.

[Mark_in_Canada]

Thanks Martin !

[Neil]

Also good to know for people preparing for this step.  Mine was not accepted and I had to do a bit of running around to take care of business.  While a trip to Guangzhou is nice, it wasn't planned.

[Mark_in_Canada]

thanks guys, I will keep you updated.... only 16 days now !!!

[Arnold]

thanks guys, I will keep you updated.... only 16 days now !!!

Certainly will look forward to .. just over 15 days now !

[Pineau]

Hey Mark, I have been watching your posts for a while and I must say one thing.

You seem determined to get married on you first trip to see this lady.

I have seen your attitude change from tally-ho, to somewhat cautious, and back to full steam ahead in a very short time. I don't want to question your judgement but just mention that a man in love has no judgement. I would slow down a notch, enjoy the trip and get to know her and postpone the decision as long as possible.

So there I said it. Take it for what it's worth. I hope you know that I mean well.

[Willy The Londoner]

Lets hope the same people are working the day you get there!

One thing I have learned in my years here is that nothing is confirmed until after the event has taken place.  Minds change in micro-seconds here (like their driver reactions).

Pineau - my sentiments entirely but it looks like the man is not for turning.

Willy

[Mark_in_Canada]

Thanks guys, for all the comments!!! You guys are more experienced than me in these matters, since you have been there, done that.
I know you guys think I am a little crazy for getting married on the first trip and maybe I am, but I will do what I feel is right for me.
I am not getting married as soon as I get off the plane, it will be a week into the trip. Is that long enough? Only I can decide for me.
She would have to be totaly opposite of what I expect for me to decline. Is it possible? A small chance I think. If I chose not to marry when I get
there because we are not compatable then I will say "no thanks".
You guys might think I am crazy, but actually I expect it to be better than I imagine now.  I think when we meet in the airport, our bond will be cemented!!! It is true, we are in love.
There are great moments in a persons life that he will always remember. For me, the birth of my two sons was that moment. And now, going to Hangzhou to marry the woman I love will be the next!!!
This will be one Birthday to remember, Sept 21 in Hangzhou near the West Lake with my baby!!! Life does not get any better!!!