Army Ball (SF) on Dec 5

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Permalink Reply by Rika on November 11, 2009 at 2:05pm

thank you so much samantha! I really appreciate it!

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Permalink Reply by Rika on November 11, 2009 at 7:26pm

hi jenn!

Don't really care all too much about the cost of the dress. Just want to look decent... and Its just really hard for me to find a dress since they will all have to get altered.. I wear a 00. or some 0. and even that still doesnt fit like a glove to me... My bf is the commander of SFAS and I just don't want to embarrass him and of course myself. How about the whole experience? I heard there's a receiving line and all that other stuff... It would be really helpful if you can tell me about your ball... Thanks a BUNCH!

~Rika

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Permalink Reply by ComputerGeekyArmyWifey on November 12, 2009 at 11:02am

Hi Rika,
I always have the same problem finding the smaller size dresses. Most stores don't carry below a size 2. But try David's Bridal over on Skibo, because someone told me they do carry the small sizes and will also alter, but I have no experience with them myself.

There is also a formal gown store on Sycamore Dairy and they have a huge variety: http://www.bridalandformalcenter.com/ and carry size 0!

Also, your BF is the commander so your tickets are more expensive (explaining the difference between the $25 and $40 ticket prices).

We have been to quite a few formals over the years and have always had a great time. You will need to participate in the receiving line, but it's just a formality of greeting everyone as they go past you. In the past I have seen some women come to the formals a little under-dressed and they have been a little embarrassed by it. They didn't know/didn't ask and assumed a sun dress would suffice, when most everyone else was in a formal gown. It is a formal occasion and you will be at the head table so dress it up :)

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Permalink Reply by proud_mi_wife on November 11, 2009 at 7:56pm

I've only been to one and it was for the Army's birthday. It was pretty boring. lol Wide variety of dress styles. There was a nice dinner and nice conversation with people we knew. I think there were some speeches, and a little dancing. Not much but a little.

We're suppose to be having something for our unit too but so far no info has been put out. It is suppose to be Dec 10th so you'd think they'd at least have ticket prices out.

Recieving line..I think that is where your spouse introduces you to the people in charge? They did something similar when my DH graduated WOCS where my spouses introduced me to so n so. I wouldn't worry about that too much~

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Permalink Reply by proud_mi_wife on November 12, 2009 at 7:56am

They told us ours they want E-4 and below to be free. Ok well I was told that because I asked--no official info has been put out, not even location. I don't know the ticket prices but they told my hubby is was mandatory for him to go. That sucks. They did not arrange child care either thru the CDC (which I mean reserve it hourly care on your behalf, we would pay for it still just as a curtesosy). Ours they are having on a THURSDAY evening so using CDC on our own is not an option. Nope makes no sense to me either why they would have it on a Thursday. She said to give Friday off which would not apply to my DH . lol

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Permalink Reply by proud_mi_wife on November 12, 2009 at 9:07am

Yeah we had no advanced notice....no info has been put out besides the date. lol

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Permalink Reply by Rika on November 12, 2009 at 9:56am

$25.00! "D" told me that the ticket for this coming ball is $40.00 a piece.. the theme was supposed to be Diplomatic Dining so I guess its a 6 course meal.. *just guessing*. Samantha.. are you ready for your ball? I was going to go this morning to check out that pageant and bridal place off sycamore but when I passed by they're still closed and wont be open til 11... I was going to just look and see what my options are here in Fayetteville, then moving to Raleigh. I know there's a gown place at Crabtree, and then "D" asked me if there's one in Smithfield and I thought about it. .there is a gown place there too! so I think Ill just have to hit both places when I do buy the dress.. Im just freaking out a bit since he's so busy to come with me, and he schedules my dress shopping on the 20th. I hope thats enough time for everything to get done!

Thank you so much ladies! I like this forum so far.. very helpful and people are so kind.. :)

making the most of the weather,
Rika

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Permalink Reply by SoldiersWife11 on November 12, 2009 at 3:57pm

Okay so what unit's are having their balls in Decemeber? Normally 7th Group has ours in December but I haven't heard anything.... Lol

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Permalink Reply by OSUbuckeye on November 12, 2009 at 6:01pm

Not my husband's! :) He's been in for 5 years and has never had a ball. I know he doesn't mind but I want to get dressed up! :)

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Permalink Reply by Candace Leon on November 12, 2009 at 8:53pm

I kinda wanna go to one! I've never been! Let me know if you find out anything.

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Permalink Reply by ComputerGeekyArmyWifey on November 13, 2009 at 10:47am

3rd Group's is also in December this year. Hopefully it's actually on a weekend this time....we didn't go to the last two because they were planned on week nights. Which works for some, but not for a lot of us who work full time.

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Permalink Reply by proud_mi_wife on November 13, 2009 at 10:57am

Yeah I do not understand why ours is on a Thursday.

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