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!
Bev says
What a beautiful family you three are and that dress is stunning!
Amanda Marshall says
Thanks, Bev!
Kait says
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 ๐
Amanda Marshall says
You would have looked gorgeous in it!!
Stephanie says
Beautiful! So fun that you had a good excuse to get really dressed up!
Amanda Marshall says
Yes! It's my one excuse all year and I love it!
Heather K says
I LOVE and miss Rent the Runway – I wish they shipped to APO's!!
Amanda Marshall says
Boooo I know, I did too!!
Caravan Sonnet says
I know I said this already to you but that dress is gorgeous! You look stunning and the family pictures are adorable! ๐ Thanks so much for sharing with us!
๐ 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
Thank you sweet Rebecca!!
sarkatlac says
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
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!
Miranda @ Miranda Writes says
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
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!
Alex says
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
Ahhhh I know the feeling! Thank you so much, Alex!
Brooke T says
What a gorgeous family! You both look so classy ๐ I hope you had fun!
Amanda Marshall says
Thanks, Brooke!!!
Mary Grace M says
LOVE the bottom photo! You all look so beautiful and joyful ๐
Amanda Marshall says
Aww thank you MG!!!! So great to hear from you!
I'm Nicholle. I love food. says
The most gorgeous family and you look *STUNNING* !! The bottom family pic is my fave of all time! <3 XO
Amanda Marshall says
You are way too kind to me! Thanks, friend!!