3rd marriage for both of us

Of course you can buy a dress...there's no limit?

If you're inviting people to a wedding, it means you are hosting them, so yes, you should be paying for them to eat (and drink if of age).

I would say you can definitely get a dress! And if you're inviting the family to celebrate with you, you should pay for their drinks/meals as a thank you for coming to celebrate!

You should definitely finally buy yourself that wedding gown. And yes, I also think you should pay for the dinner.

Thank you all for the advice!!

Since you have a small guest list and if you take them to a restaurant the price will probably be considerably lower than getting a caterer.

Get a nice dress. Pay for dinner and drinks. Have a great time with your family.

You should definitely foot the bill for anyone who comes to celebrate your marriage by joining you for a meal.

I think your approach is so reasonable. I cringe when I see brides having huge, over the top second and third weddings...but it sounds like you want a classy, simple celebration. A nice dress is fine, I think. Hosting your friends and family at a restaurant (i.e. you paying) is a great idea. Keeps it simple but is a nice thank you, and you'll get that intimate celebration. Congrats!

Cringe???? Well that's not judgmental.

You must pay for everyone's dinner if you are inviting them. I'm surprised you need to ask that. You can certainly wear a wedding gown, but for a 3rd marriage I thinking simple and understated is most appropriate. I would not do an over-the-top princess ballgown or something like that.

Apologies ladies, I meant no offense - I'm sure each situation is different. I'm the fiancé of the best man at an upcoming third marriage (for the 33 year old bride), and she actually "borrowed" money from her kid's savings funds left to them from her late mother to pay for a huge, extravagant wedding. I suppose that's left a bad taste in my mouth and made me speak too hastily. Most brides would never do something like that, I'm sure. Again, sorry to have jumped to judgement! Can't wait to see pics of your weddings!

Definitely get a dress and take them out to a restaurant to celebrate. Sounds like a great time. Congrats!

I say wear whatever you want, it's your day and your dress

Your day, do whatever you want!!! Wear anything you want! But yes, I think it's a good idea to pay for everyone's meal.

Thank you all for the advice!!

View Quoted Comment Wow I bet your a hoot to be around. Your the fiancé of a guy who has a friend who has a friend...blah blah. Your giving your opinion about something and someone you don’t know anything about. That’s all I can say is WOW! and not the good kind