Molly McGuinness is part personal shopper, part personal organizer. As a Personal Registry Consultant at Bloomingdale’s, Molly knows all there is to know about registering. With bouncing blonde curls and a bright smile, Molly will instantly become a friend and confidante.
Are you a hot sleeper? Do you use one or two towels after showering? Do you drink champagne? Molly will politely (and patiently) help you select items for your registry that best suit your lifestyle.
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Last weekend, my fiance and I went to register. We started at Bloomingdale’s in Chevy Chase, Maryland (where we met Molly). She offered us seats, gave us chilled water, and talked with us about what we like, how we live, and how we envision our home together. She then brought items to us. We relaxed while she gathered things that fit our style. She created place settings, giving us options without ever being overbearing. If we saw something else we liked, we were free to get it off the shelf and bring it to her desk (our working area). It was so fun!
When I returned home that night, I still had questions. How many serving pieces do we really need? What size food processor is the most useful? So, I emailed Molly. She gives out her email address and phone number to all of “her couples,” so they can email her whenever they have a question. (I’m really trying not to email her every day.) She will add the items for you, or you can add them yourself. She doesn’t work on commission, so she always gives her honest opinion of every product.
I can’t say enough about Molly. We were lucky that the store wasn’t busy when we visited, but I would highly recommend making an appointment before you go. It is well worth the drive to Chevy Chase, just so you can start your registry with Molly. You can do everything else online afterwards. Call the store and ask for Molly in Gift Registry (240-744-3700)… Maybe I’ll see you there!
As you know, I’m new to your blog… I didn’t know you were getting married?! You write about weddings, which means you are passionate about them, and now you are planning your own… I wish you the best of luck and I am sure it will be fantastic! What a good idea Bloomingdale’s has! I got married four months ago, for me, finding the proper things to register for was a chore. All the best!
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