AisleDash

So after you drop hundreds or thousands of dollars on a dress that you're going to wear once -- what do you do with it? I suppose you could hold onto it forever, looking at it every now and again to remember your special day, saving it for your future daughter's wedding, or simply keeping it in reserve in case this isn't the last time you'll be tying the knot.

But many brides opt to recoup some of their expenses by selling their dress -- which means, for you thrifty brides out there, that it's possible to buy a very nice, slightly used dress at a fraction of the cost.

I wouldn't, however, recommend scrounging through the bargain bins at your local Goodwill, but rather checking out a helpful website like Preowned Wedding Dresses. Gowns are listed by size, price and designer, and each has up to five images for you to thoroughly evaluate any potential candidates. And if you've already purchased your dress, bookmark this page, so you know where you can sell it off instead of boxing it up -- or worse, simply throwing it away.