Information on the 2012 Jacksonville, FL Ball can be found here:
http://www.bic.usmc.mil/content/2012_Ball_Flyer.pdf

So far I've been hearing good things about the following places in regards to finding a dress:
Dillards, Macy's, Group USA (perhaps more for the younger crowd), David's bridal (for something more traditional and toned-down), and other small boutique shops.
I've also found a new website called Vampel Dresses that seems to have a number of options. If your really on a budget don't neglect the vintage and thrift stores around town. Sometimes it is really amazing what people donate when they clean out their closets. TJ Maxx on occasion even has formal long dresses. Keep shopping and let us all know where great dresses are to be found!

2 months to go! Does anyone have suggestions on where to find great ball gowns?

Just over 3 months to go!

The 2012 Commandant's Marine Corps Birthday Ball,celebrating the 237th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps will be held on November 10, 2012 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center.

The sequence of events is as follows:

6:00 pm     Cocktails in the Potomac Ballroom Lobby
7:30 pm     Official Ceremony
8:45 pm     Dinner is Served
10:00 pm     Dancing
1:30 am     Ball Concludes

4 1/2 months till the big day! Is anyone already thinking about dresses?

Just over 6 months till ball time!