The Registry

Jonathon and I set up our first bridal registry the other day! We registered at Macy's for china, dinnerware, flatware and a few other things that he felt the need to scan when I wasn't looking (two different types of beer glasses? a beer pitcher, really?) I was a little worried that it would be a stressful experience, but the consultant was so nice and I'm really excited about our registry! I like the idea of picking whatever you want and asking people to buy it for you. When else in your life is that socially acceptable?! Here are the take away points that I have learned from this experience:

1) China is flipping expensive. They really aren't kidding when they talk about a "place setting" and are referring to dinnerware FOR ONE PERSON...and it costing over $100. And after you get over that shock you know what you do? You ask for TWELVE of them. Baller.

2) A disheveled 20-something named Raphael will offer to help you and warn you right off the bat that he "doesn't do weddings". Never mind the fact that he works in the Bridal Department. At this point he will call his coworker back from her lunch break to help you navigate the store. He also may take this opportunity to go smoke a bowl (I'm just assuming here....) Let him go. Consult his coworker (you know, the one that does do weddings?) She will take care of you and redirect you when you choose ugly gold china. True story.

3) If you find regular dinnerware that you fall in love with, scan the suckers and be done with it. Fiance will whine about how ugly it is for approximately 5 minutes. Redirect him to the barware section and he will forget about it and leave you to continue scanning every damn accessory piece that matches your ugly plates. Scan. Them. All.