Wedding dresses are some of the most unusual items to purchase: most women wear them only once, (even if it is a long day of wear) and then never wear them again?even while saving them, preserved, for the rest of their lives. For some women, it’s very important to save their wedding dress to show or give to a beloved daughter someday, but many women these days just don’t see the value in saving a material object for that long. Instead of focusing on saving the dress forever, they are finding a place to sell that gown while it is still…well, practically brand new! Finding a cheap wedding dress, whether you prefer one brand new or nearly-new, is easier now than ever. Try the following spots as you comparison shop and discover the perfect gown for you. 1. Consignment or Thrift Shops
The next step is to find bridal consignment shops or local thrift stores. Bridal consignment will have a much better selection, but thrift stores often have bargain-basement deals on the one or two bridal gowns they have in stock at a given time. These can be especially great if you are handy or crafty and want to do some custom changes to a dress; you aren’t going to have as much choice as with a major bridal store or when you look online, but finding an inexpensive dress at a consignment or thrift store can be your “canvas” for creating the world’s most unique bridal gown.
2. Sample Sales or Bridal Shop Clearance

If you want to get a good deal on a bran...