[honeychile]

I just purchased a wedding gift from a Bed, Bath and Beyond Registry today. I had checked it out online, and knew I wasn't going for the china (in five years, it's going to be sooooooooo dated!), but I have to ask: does the salesperson who helps with the Registry offers any suggestions as to what one puts on a Registry or not?

This couple is about 27-28 (I know his parents). Among the items were a Mr. Beer Making kit, a yard of ale, Guiness glasses, a Margarita set, Martini set, THREE icebuckets (one with the vodka stems), an ice crusher, a shot glass set, and two fondue sets. Now this was just at BBB - their other registry had another two fondue sets, etc. The couple lives in a state where one can buy liquor etc in a grocery store, or I think they would have been registered at a liquor store. No silver, mixers, toasters, food processors, coffee makers, or any of the "normal" appliances were on either the already purchased or still need lists. Maybe they already have that stuff?

I ended up kitting out the bathroom - matching soap & lotion pumps, soap dish, toothbrush holder, trash basket, and mirror/radio - and had it all sent. I fully intended to buy something really nice, for about $100-$125 (I usually get one or two place settings of silverware), something that will last a long time. I just hope they enjoy their bathroom.