October 1, 2009
Successful show visit.
Well… Just realized I’d forgotten to update re: the Bridal Show. It was fun. I’m glad my mom came with me. I think/hope she had fun too. 
I got a lot of pamphlets and samples and what not, which was neat. And we got some free cake! hurrah! lol A lot of the vendors weren’t entirely relevant to me, but it was still interesting, and I still got a lot of good ideas.
file this under 'bridezilla'
I ended up having to begin an official wedding binder. Sigh. I was hoping to avoid that, since we’re keeping things ‘simple’, but I’m glad I have everything organized. It’s already been helpful. I didn’t have folders, so had to use manila envelopes, which I think is better anyways. Nothing can fall out the top this way. Wow, I’m a dork.
I also preregistered at The Bay, and Home Outfitters (both owned by HBC). Sunday (the day after the show), I went to Home Outfitters and actually registered for items that I’m probably never going to get cause we’re not really ‘announcing’ our registry. BUT, I received a $25 gift card, a free cookbook, and 2 free magazines. hah! Not bad for an hour’s work. I will also be getting another $25 card if I register at The Bay too, which I plan to do soon. I’m considering using one of them to buy something I ‘pretend’ registered for, and the other one for some sweet Canadian Olympic gear. I need some more Canada stuff before I leave. 
photos also seen on my 365+
Another Fake Registry « In Progress… said,
November 6, 2009 at 7:50 pm
[...] because we’re not telling anyone about it. I just did it to get a free $25 gift card (lol!), like I did at Home Outfitters earlier in Oct. I’m glad we’re not ‘actually’ registering at The Bay, cause [...]