Purchase our tickets for the move

Well, we get married in 11 days, and apply for our Visa's just a few days later. I have found airfare really really cheap for the end of April, and would like to purchase it now...but don't know if doing that would cause a problem with our Visa apps or customs. Even if I have to change the dates and pay the fees, it should be cheaper then paying the regular fare prices.

Is it a problem to buy the tickets for the move before you are approved for the Visa's? or should I wait?

I think it is tempting fate to buy the tickets before you have the visas.  I've seen this go wrong too many times.  But if the dates are fully adjustable, then there is no real problem.

Vicky

It's a risk.  It's generally not a great idea to purchase tickets before you apply for the visa, as the application could take longer than expected, you could get denied, or something like that.  That said, however, plenty of people do it anyway, probably because the vast majority of Americans who apply for UK visas are approved within 2 weeks.  Still a risk, though- only you can decide if you're comfortable taking it.

Also, you should keep in mind to build in the extra time for a biometrics appointment as well when you're trying to figure out approximate timelines.

Well I don't think then that I will purchase just yet...why tempt fate! Thanks for the info!