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Marine Corps Birthday Ball

Happy 239th birthday, United States Marine Corps! I could not be more proud of my favorite Marine, the sweetest husband and the best daddy to our John Shea.

Also, consider me a huge fan now of Rent the Runway! They didn’t ship to us when we lived in Okinawa so this was my first time renting. I loved wearing and dancing in this sparkly number (and appreciated the $25 off for first timers). It was a gorgeous dress in person!


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Comments

  1. Bev says

    November 11, 2014 at 5:32 am

    What a beautiful family you three are and that dress is stunning!

    • Amanda Marshall says

      November 11, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      Thanks, Bev!

  2. Kait says

    November 11, 2014 at 6:50 am

    I've been eyeing that dress forever! I was SO tempted to rent it for the Army's birthday ball, but I chickened out! You look great ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Amanda Marshall says

      November 11, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      You would have looked gorgeous in it!!

  3. Stephanie says

    November 11, 2014 at 8:34 am

    Beautiful! So fun that you had a good excuse to get really dressed up!

    • Amanda Marshall says

      November 11, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      Yes! It's my one excuse all year and I love it!

  4. Heather K says

    November 11, 2014 at 10:23 am

    I LOVE and miss Rent the Runway – I wish they shipped to APO's!!

    • Amanda Marshall says

      November 11, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      Boooo I know, I did too!!

  5. Caravan Sonnet says

    November 11, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    I know I said this already to you but that dress is gorgeous! You look stunning and the family pictures are adorable! ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks so much for sharing with us!
    ๐Ÿ™‚ Rebecca
    p.s.- On this Veteran's Day we are so thankful for your husbands service and sacrifice for our country! Thank you Cam!

    • Amanda Marshall says

      November 11, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      Thank you sweet Rebecca!!

  6. sarkatlac says

    November 11, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    You look absolutely gorgeous! I've wanted to try rent the runway, but am always nervous that it won't fit. how was your experience with that?

    Also– thanks to Cam (and you!) for your sacrifices & service!

    • Amanda Marshall says

      November 11, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      I was too – but they send you a second size for free.. All of the reviews on each dress help a lot too to figure out if it fits true to size or not. My usual size actually fit perfectly. And I'm so glad I don't have to get my dress dry-cleaned and then sell it (what I usually do with my ball gowns) – this was so much easier! Definitely recommend it!

  7. Miranda @ Miranda Writes says

    November 11, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    Gorgeous dress! Hope you guys had a blast. Thank you to your husband (and to you!) for his service to our country. =)

    • Amanda Marshall says

      November 11, 2014 at 5:30 pm

      Thanks, Miranda! We did have a blast. I look forward to the ball (mostly to just getting dressed up and dancing with Cam) every year! I'll tell him – thank you!

  8. Alex says

    November 12, 2014 at 12:21 am

    You look stunning! That dress is to die for. RTR is absolutely magical. I'm now in the "they don't ship here" boat, and it's so depressing!!

    • Amanda Marshall says

      November 12, 2014 at 2:44 am

      Ahhhh I know the feeling! Thank you so much, Alex!

  9. Brooke T says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:54 am

    What a gorgeous family! You both look so classy ๐Ÿ™‚ I hope you had fun!

    • Amanda Marshall says

      November 12, 2014 at 2:45 am

      Thanks, Brooke!!!

  10. Mary Grace M says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    LOVE the bottom photo! You all look so beautiful and joyful ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Amanda Marshall says

      November 19, 2014 at 2:00 am

      Aww thank you MG!!!! So great to hear from you!

  11. I'm Nicholle. I love food. says

    November 13, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    The most gorgeous family and you look *STUNNING* !! The bottom family pic is my fave of all time! <3 XO

    • Amanda Marshall says

      November 19, 2014 at 2:00 am

      You are way too kind to me! Thanks, friend!!

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