With spring in full bloom and summer weather coming in, it’s a big season for weddings. Whether you’re shopping for a young couple or buying for a newly blended family, Black & Decker has the appliances you need—plus handy gift giving tips—with this convenient Wedding Gift Buying Guide.
Why Appliances?
Appliances are a tradition in wedding gifts, because you help prepare the new couple for daily life together. Blenders, bread makers and slow cookers are among the top gift ideas, as well as coffeemakers, toasters/toaster ovens and food processors.
Choosing the Right Appliance to Gift
Always keep the couple in mind as you buy the appliance. Most couples—about 95% now—have a registry. If you don’t want to buy specifically off the registry or you’re buying late, you should still look at the registry to get clues of what they need and the finishes or decor they want in their new home.
- Consider the Couple
- Also keep the couple’s habits in mind. Getting a high-tech appliance is great for a tech savvy couple, but it may just frustrate a couple that likes to keep it simple. If one or both of people drink more tea than coffee, an electric kettle may actually be a better fit than a coffeemaker.
- Consider their Space
- Counter space will also be a factor, so if the newlyweds are living in an apartment or smaller condo, try to get compact appliances like blenders and vertical bread makers to help maximize space in their kitchen.
Gifting Tips for Specific Appliances:
- Blenders: Always check the decor/finish preference; if both partners work, go for an easy-clean blender with dishwasher-safe parts and easy-clean surfaces.
- Bread Makers: Best for foodies and avid bakers; for small counter space, always go with a vertical bread maker.
- Coffeemakers: Get auto brew programming for working newlyweds; for tea drinkers, consider an electric kettle instead.
- Toasters & Toaster Ovens: For limited space, get a toaster (2-slice is perfect for young couples); toaster ovens are better for full kitchens— digital for tech lovers.
- Food Processors: Good for foodies and couples that like to entertain; get a multifunctional food processor/blender to help maximize limited counter space.
Gifting Times
The day of the wedding may not be the best time for an appliance, since the couple is heading out of town and las a lot of stuff to get transported. Showers are a great time to give appliances, but it’s also acceptable to have the gift delivered up to two weeks after the couple returns from their honeymoon.
Gifting on a Budget
If you’re gifting on a budget or looking to get a big-ticket appliance for the new couple, it is acceptable even by tradition to go in with close friends on a group gift. This also allows you to buy gifts with more bells and whistles for the happy couple to enjoy.
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