If you've got the fabled champagne taste and beer budget, check out Encore Bridal.

This is a California-based company that offers what amounts to an online bridal consignment shop.

Coutre dresses, samples and even the odd new gown are available on the site for much less than retail. There are even uses headpieces, veils, shoes and jewelry. I've been on the site, and although I didn't see anything that I liked, the prices were reasonable and the details on the dresses were good. It looks like in the future there will be some added benefits to the site, such as "Your Perfect Gown," which is purportedly coming soon.

And if you're a bride who's just had her wedding, hop on and pass your dress on to someone else who will love it.