Mike comes in the house this afternoon yelling, "You got something from Bed Bath and Beyond, Carla". I'm thinking it's one of the free gifts we got from registering for certain products. To my surprise, it's actually our first wedding gift! Or pre-wedding gift I should say. A couple we invited to our wedding will be unable to attend so instead they sent us a bunch of things from our registry with a beautiful note. Actually, they sent the entire bathroom set set-up we registered for. It includes all the bathroom extras, the wastebasket, toothbrush holder, etc. A very pleasant surprise and totally unexpected. We definitely appreciate it.
On to thank you cards. I didn't think I'd have to get these so soon but I think etiquette wise, we should send them out shortly after receiving a gift, right?
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Saturday, December 27, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Our registering experience
Yesterday we went to Bed Bath & Beyond to register, finally. We had a really nice young lady helping us out; she is actually getting married in January and also registered at BB&B. Well, first she asked if we wanted to register for china. Mike and I looked at each other for a sec and then I spoke up, simply with a "sure". Lauren, our rep, showed us a huge book of different sets, which in my opinion were a little on the pricey side. Lauren immediately told us not to worry about prices, or else we would go crazy. She really hit the nail on the head. So, we picked out a moderately priced piece of china. Whatever. 
(This is Leo and I before we left to register.)
The main thing is BB&B gives the bride and groom "incentives" to register for certain items. For example, if your registry has $500 in Calphalon products, they send you a free knife (retails around $50, or something like that). So while we are walking around the store with Lauren, we're adding things to the registry with the free gifts in mind also.
Overall, it was a fun 3 hour experience. Yes, 3 hours. We were in almost every room and chose items from art to bathroom items. We added a broad price range of products also, from $9.99 to $249. It wasn't like that from the beginning, I must admit. The first product we looked at was cookware. Of course, Calphalon. Well, I let Lauren talk me into adding the 2nd most expensive set to the registry: a 12 piece non stick set for $449. What the hell was I thinking?
Honestly, I thought about it more today and took it off the registry. I added a less expensive set. People are going to buy you what they can afford; people might pool their money together to get a more expensive item but I feel better now that it's not as expensive. Either way, I like that BB&B keeps the registry active for 2 years and gives us a 10% discount 2 months after the wedding to purchase our items off the registry. Plus, you know I KEEP the coupons and I have already started accumulating 20% coupons. They take expired coupons too. I have at least 5 now and counting!
(This is Leo and I before we left to register.)The main thing is BB&B gives the bride and groom "incentives" to register for certain items. For example, if your registry has $500 in Calphalon products, they send you a free knife (retails around $50, or something like that). So while we are walking around the store with Lauren, we're adding things to the registry with the free gifts in mind also.
Overall, it was a fun 3 hour experience. Yes, 3 hours. We were in almost every room and chose items from art to bathroom items. We added a broad price range of products also, from $9.99 to $249. It wasn't like that from the beginning, I must admit. The first product we looked at was cookware. Of course, Calphalon. Well, I let Lauren talk me into adding the 2nd most expensive set to the registry: a 12 piece non stick set for $449. What the hell was I thinking?
Honestly, I thought about it more today and took it off the registry. I added a less expensive set. People are going to buy you what they can afford; people might pool their money together to get a more expensive item but I feel better now that it's not as expensive. Either way, I like that BB&B keeps the registry active for 2 years and gives us a 10% discount 2 months after the wedding to purchase our items off the registry. Plus, you know I KEEP the coupons and I have already started accumulating 20% coupons. They take expired coupons too. I have at least 5 now and counting!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Time to register
Well, after what seems to be much drama, one of my Bridesmaids texted me today and ask me where we are registered. Huh? Honestly, I didn't think to register because I didn't think about people buying wedding gifts and I didn't think I would be having a shower. She basically confirmed today that she is handling things and a shower is under way. Yay! Secretly, I'm happy. So we're off tomorrow to Bed, Bath and Beyond to register. Here comes the fun part.
I also spoke to my MOH today and she told me there is no way she is not being a part of my wedding. I didn't even bring up wedding because I didn't want to hit her with anything at this point; I just want her to focus on her. However, I am so touched but I also reassured her that I didn't want her to put any strain on herself considering what she has just been through. There is so much to do to catch her up with everything and hopefully we can rush order her a dress. I'm just happy that she is doing better; she sounds great and seems to have a new outlook on life in general.
We'll see how everything plays out. First, I'm going to call the bridal salon on Monday and see if putting a rush order in is doable.
I also spoke to my MOH today and she told me there is no way she is not being a part of my wedding. I didn't even bring up wedding because I didn't want to hit her with anything at this point; I just want her to focus on her. However, I am so touched but I also reassured her that I didn't want her to put any strain on herself considering what she has just been through. There is so much to do to catch her up with everything and hopefully we can rush order her a dress. I'm just happy that she is doing better; she sounds great and seems to have a new outlook on life in general.
We'll see how everything plays out. First, I'm going to call the bridal salon on Monday and see if putting a rush order in is doable.
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