Top discount wedding gown/dress (or bm, reception, or suit) websites

I am a new convert to online shopping and love the multitude of websites that offer lovely wedding dresses (or bridesmaid dresses) for less!

Here are my top picks:

1. eBay (my dad's $56 tux, hopefully Mr. Chic 'n Cheap's tux, my $50 silk tulle, hopefully my reception dress for ~$100) - best selection and see my post about saved searches
2. Preowned wedding dresses - amazing quality, selection and user interface
3. Once Wed - dresses and cute craft projects
4. Save the dress - sometimes slow interface, smaller selection
5. Bride to Bride Boutique - dresses, bm dresses, reception decor - smaller selection
   
6. The Knot - look on your local board or The Dress board
7. Wore it Once - decent number of dresses, somewhat clunky interface
   

eBay has the most control if you pay via Paypal. Remember to ask if there is a return policy as well.

Finding Hot Deals on apparel from eBay and Effectively searching for what you want

I got my dad's tux from eBay and it arrived! It is in perfect condition and fit both him and Mr. Chic n Cheap. It is a Southwick label tux and cost $56 from eBay. It also has grosgrain detailing vs. more shiny satin and is more subtle than typical tuxes.

I highly recommend eBay for apparel, favors, and fabric. My favorite tool is "Saved searches". Here is how it works:

1. Type in something like "44R Tux" in the Search field.
2. The list of items will appear.
   
3. Near the top of the page on the left side, click on "Save Search".
4. A pop-up window will appear with "Email me daily when new items match my search."  Click the "Save" button to confirm.
5. You will get an e-mail daily with links and pictures of up to 12 items that match (and the full list).

I got my silk tulle on eBay as well for a bit under $50 (great considering it is usually more than $120 a yard!). There's a lot of crappy stuff on there too so be careful about what you buy!

Next search - reception dress! What is everyone else getting on the internet for their weddings?