(Updated 2019)
When I was pulling out some kitchen tools the other day to get ready for company to come over, I got to thinking about wedding gifts that I am still using after 19 years. These wedding gifts have come in handy time and again. I wish I could go back now and tell the gift givers that the hard earned cash they spent on these gifts was well worth it.
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Instead, let me do the next best thing and pass along 10 Wedding Gift Ideas that are so useful and will stand the test of time.
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- Crock-Pot- A well-rated, budget friendly version is the Crockpot Programmable 6-Quarter Slow Cooker. Consider adding a crock pot carrying bag if funds allow.
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- Vegetable Peeler-Make a kitchen utensil gift basket by combining with a grater and a manual can opener
- Mixing Bowl Set-
The Kitchen Aid 3 Piece Plastic Mixing Bowl Set
is a good choice because it comes with 3 bowls all in different sizes.
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- Glass Water/Juice Pitcher
- Paring Knife Set-Good paring knives are key to making many dishes. I have had J.A. Henckels knives for years and recommend taking a look at the J.A. Henckels International 4-Piece Paring Knife Set.
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- Classic Cookbooks-The Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, Sixteenth Edition
is always a winner.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons-A nice glass liquid measuring cup is great addition to make a cooking tools gift basket.
- Set of Towels-Bath or ktichen.
- Casserole Dish with Carrying Case
- Step Stool-One such as the Cosco 2 Step All Steel Step Stool is great for getting to hard to reach places.
- Classic Cookbooks-The Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, Sixteenth Edition
For more gift ideas:
40 Things to Put in Summer Gift Baskets
25 Great Things to Put in a Baby Shower Gift Basket
These ideas are great…and totally legit. I just got married about a month ago, and I’m right in the middle of wedding season (5 weddings besides mine this year) so this is super handy. I would love it if you linked this up to my Motivate Me Monday linky party.
Will have to hop on over to Motivate Me Monday.
When I got married my favorite gifts were
–Rubbermaid Easy Find Tupperware set (a large one, so I can buy more that match)
–Nice 4 slot toaster with retractable cord
–Pyrex baking dishes
My favorite things were items that I would have bought for myself, but I probably would have gotten a less-expensive item since we were poor college students.
Also, you can buy things that are similar to the registry, but aren’t exact: I know this goes against what you would think, but when I registered I was busy in college and busy planning a wedding, and busy changing my life by getting married. I didn’t research every item I added to my list.
For example, I asked for a knife set, which I received. When I got it out of the box I found the knife block it came with was rough and unfinished. I returned it–an item from my registry–and got a different set I liked more.
Such great ideas. Thanks so much for taking time to add to the useful wedding gift list.
Love this! My brother is getting married soon and these would be great gifts. (Found you via “Do Tell Tuesday”.)
Lisa, thanks so much for hopping over. Your site is beautiful! Sending some G+ Plus and Pinterest follows your way.
Thanks! Will follow back. 🙂
Stopping by from the Too Cute Tuesday link up. Great list here! We got a step stool for our wedding, and that was probably one of the most unique and useful gifts we received!
Step stools are so great because there is always that shelf that can only be reached by a professional basketball player. Sending G+ and Pinterest love back your way.
Thanks for coming by the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop. Love your post and appreciate you taking the time to share.
Blessings,
Shari
Always enjoy visiting your site and the Pure Grace Farms name is so wonderful!
Great ideas. The Joy of Cooking is another timeless favorite 🙂
While we didn’t get it as a wedding present, our crock pot is just about one of our most useful kitchen gadgets and would recommend that everyone have one! I have so many weddings happening this year, these are great suggestions. Stopping by from the Creative Style Link Up.
Crock Pots are pretty amazing, aren’t they.
With 3 weddings this summer, this is just what I needed! Thanks for linking up at My Favorite Things Saturdays!
I linked this post to my frugal living blog. You listed a good range of gifts that are all very useful and in varying price ranges. When you live on a budget you sometimes feel frustrated and think you can’t afford to give the couple, student, or birthday friend a decent gift. I will keep this list to help me purchase gifts I can be proud of in the future.
I love this list! So practical. China may be nice, but if you rarely use it, it’ll sit in the cabinet and just take up space. I have a wedding in the fall, so thanks for the reminder of what I should get! Thanks for linking up with Creative Style!
I use my nesting bowls almost daily – definitely one of the best gifts we received. Your list will definitely be revisited as we bless a neighbor’s daughter this summer on the occasion of her wedding! #AntiProcratinationTuesday
Thanks so much letting me know this. Appreciate you.
Great list of ideas for a gift that will last and be useful !!! I’d have to say that my crock pot is the kitchen appliance that they would have to tear from my grasp to take away !!! LOL Thanks for sharing. Visiting from TGI Saturday.
I grow to love my crockpot more and more with each passing year.