When you plan your honeymoon it never enters your mind that you would need to buy the luxury bungalow you nested in. And instead of hiring the wedding cars imagine deciding to buy them just for that one special day. Ludicrous really, isn't it?

So, why does a wedding gown which usually costs upwards of $800 need to be purchased when it will only be worn once? Grooms have been hiring their suits for years along with the their groomsmen yet it is still common place for a bride to buy a dress and also expect her bridesmaids to shell out for a dress themselves.

Now I'm a guy so I don't get the whole wedding dress thing but it seems simple enough that if you were trying to be smart about your finances the choice to rent the gown and accessories would be a no-brainer. For while the dress will only be worn once most brides seem obsessed with keeping it long after the event which also requires drycleaning and storage space.

It would be interesting to find out some ladies views on this one. Those who have been married, would you buy a gown again? And to those who may be getting married - would you consider renting a gown or does it have to be that one special dress?