I wanted to publicly share my story, instead of just ranting about it to my fiance, because I am livid.
For my bridal shower, my aunt bought me a Corningware set from BB&B. I had not registered for it, only because it didn't occur to me. But honestly, I was really excited when I unwrapped it, because my mom has a Corningware set that I love and miss ever since I moved out. I actually find myself looking for those dishes when I am putting away leftovers, forgetting that I don't own them!
Apparently, when my aunt took it to check out at BB&B, the cashier freaked out at her because it wasn't on the registry. She told my aunt that I would be so mad and I would just have to return it, and wouldn't let it go, even though my aunt assured her she thought I would like it and it would be okay. My other aunt was with her and finally jumped in and said, "Excuse me, this lady is the bride's favorite aunt, and I don't think you know the bride better than her favorite aunt does!"
My aunt had gone to the store with my registry and had picked out several items in her price range. The store didn't have any of them. The Corningware was in her range, and she thought I would like it (and I do!). For this cashier to publicly lecture her about buying something off the registry and actually make her worry that I would be angry over a GIFT that some is generously giving to me and my fiance is unacceptable.
My mom was the one who told me this story, and I told my mom to ask my aunt for the cashier's name off the receipt. I don't think she still has it, so I don't feel like I can write a complaint, since I don't know anything else about the incident. But I just want to spread a warning about BB&B. I am sure other brides would be just as upset to hear someone treated their guests and family like that.