soon2bepayton's Chocolate wedding


08/06/2008
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Marine Corps Ball!!
NWR: But any tips would be helpful!
I found out today that November 1 is the Marine Corps ball! (My FH is a marine). And I am not like, "ooh yay marine corps" in any way, shape, or form (though I support my fiance in every way), but this is an excuse to get all fancy and dress up, so I'm all for it!! So now I am on the hunt for a dress. I have looked at some of the designers for bridal gowns who also make special occasion/prom dresses, and I've seen some that I like. I liked some from Mori Lee and also some from Demetrios. I have seen the ones on David's Bridal, and though they aren't horrible, they are not really my first choice. I am going to look at the department stores also whenever I go to the malls... But if anyone knows any other bridal designer sites that sell some prom-like dresses, I'd love to know! (Also, nothing too off the wall expensive... I'd probably spend like, $150 for a dress. Which I think is still steep, but it'll be my first marine corps ball, so why not?!). They also need to be things that I can go to a store and try them on. I'm very iffy about ordering clothes online. I liked some of the dresses on gojane.com, but I don't want to order on the internet.

I posted some pictures of some of the dresses I like. Some of them not in the particular color pictured, but I like the styles. The first one is probably about as poofy as I want to go. Though I was eying some poofier ones for the sheer fact that they looked like Belle's dress from Beauty and the Beast and she's my favorite!

*Update: Added new pics. Found some cute bridesmaids dresses from Eden Bridals, Alfred Angelo, and DaVinci Bridal.
dresses, formal, special occasion, marine corps
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sdclarinet
 |  -, -  |  08/06/2008
haha i know how you feel. I've been going to Navy Balls with my FH since I can remember. I am also looking for a dress for his next one (late this month) If i see anything good I will let you know!!!
Kim
 |  Lake forest, CA, United states  |  08/22/2008
Well sweetie I've been going to the Marine Corps ball with my Husband for over 11years and I can honestly say that most of my dresses have come for the mall in whatever area I'm in at the time. I usually look durning the summer and early fall for the dress and alot of the stores will give a military discount with you bring your FH with you so he can show his ID... Also depending on where you are alot of local bridal shops will also have sales or specials for the balls since they know that word of mouth is key.. All of ur pictures would be perfect.... and once you get a collection of dresses like myself you can find wives or fiances to switch out with which makes it easier also....
Hope this helps.
Sylvia
 |  Chicago, IL, United states  |  09/23/2008
I am having the same problem.... I have been looking for "the" perfect dress! I found one in red that I love and I bought it as a runner up in case that I do not find "the one", but I will be looking until the last possible day!! Maybe you should try that. By the way... The picture that you have up of the last dress, the red one that is by itself is absolutely georgeous!!!
Kimberly
 |  Herndon, VA, United states  |  10/07/2008
Where is your Ball at ? I also have my ball on Nov 1 . I'm still looking for my dress even though he told me last week.
christina
 |  Washington, DC, United states  |  11/04/2008
ooh! i'm going to one on november 14 in southern virginia. i'm based in dc though... what color dress matches the best? dress blues are quite the color combination. just moved to dc, and yes, switching out dresses with friends from home was amazing, but now i only have mine which are black and just slightly off from the dark navy uniform... help! also for hair and makeup, is there any good place to go around here?
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