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Devoted August 2016

Nobody is using my registry.

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Danielle, on May 10, 2016 at 4:39 PM

Everyone kept telling me how important it was for me to get my registry in order, so I created one at BB&B with very practical items/items with varying prices/nothing too high. My wedding shower is this coming weekend and everyone was asking for my registry. According to my registry today, only 3...

Everyone kept telling me how important it was for me to get my registry in order, so I created one at BB&B with very practical items/items with varying prices/nothing too high.

My wedding shower is this coming weekend and everyone was asking for my registry. According to my registry today, only 3 out of 30 items have been marked off as "purchased" which means that we may end up with doubles if not triples of certain items. I'm sort of confused that everyone was so keen on me registering but nobody is actually really using my registry. Is this normal/ did this happen to you?

I'm already a little anxious about the shower and opening presents in front of so many people and receiving gifts as i'm always one to feel fairly guilty about getting anything. I'm also worried that if people accidentally double-gifted then THEY will feel embarrassed or feel bad.

What should I say if I open 2 or even 3 of the same thing as to smooth the situation over?

Thanks in advance!

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Master July 2015
annakay511 · on May 10, 2016 at 7:35 PM
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As someone who buys gifts months in advance, I was SHOCKED at how many people bought shower gifts last minute!! Also, lots of people will check out your registry online (or on their phone) and not take the time to print the list, so it may not get checked off. We had one registry with BB&B and they are awesome about returns and exchanges so I wouldn't worry about it so much! Just smile and be gracious with each gift you receive! Its not the end of the world if you get a duplicate of something.
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Expert June 2016
Karen · on May 11, 2016 at 12:49 AM
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I opened two of the same gift.. And it was In a row too!! BBB screwed up and did not mark the double gift as purchased.
Most people bought stuff on their way to my shower- seems to be common these days!
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Super June 2016
Shelby · on May 11, 2016 at 12:54 AM
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Sometimes people see "Oh she wants mixing bowls" on the registry and then go get mixing bowls from target instead of bb&b. You'll still get mixing bowls. Stay calm!
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Super June 2016
Lbee59 · on May 11, 2016 at 2:12 AM
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On my bbb registry only a few things got checked off. I also registered at target and so many things got checked off on that one
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VIP September 2015
Jeleebeenz · on May 11, 2016 at 8:02 AM
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This is me: "Oh crap! Jenny's shower is tomorrow! I gotta stop by BB&B after work!" EVERY.SINGLE.TIME.
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