It is that time of year again – Wedding Season – and choosing the perfect gift that is not only practical but also not too expensive for Mr and Mrs To Be can often be challenging. Here’s a fast track to some cool wedding gifts.
How to choose the perfect wedding gift
Think about the happy couple: We often make the mistake of buying someone a gift that reflects our needs or taste. When shopping for a wedding gift focus on the couple you are buying the gift for. Consider their personalities, likes and dislikes, what their colour scheme and décor style is, and choose something that fits. Research and thoughtfulness is the key to buying that gift they will cherish forever.
Fall Back on the Classics: If you do not have a lot of information about the happy couple (for instance when you are attending your husband’s colleague’s wedding) and you have to rely on instinct, it is always a good idea to fall back on the classics. One can never have too many salad bowls, snack trays or serving utensils. The secret when buying this type of item is most definitely QUALITY. Keep it simple and elegant and they will not be disappointed.
Alison Dommisse from Yuppie Chef was kind enough to suggest a few of their latest and most popular items to make shopping for the perfect wedding gift so much easier.
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Recipe for success
Every kitchen needs a good recipe book and David Herbert’s Complete Perfect Recipes-cookbook is just that. This book brings together Herbert’s highly successful The Perfect Cookbook and More Perfect Recipes in a new format featuring more than 260 classic recipes plus nine brand new dishes. This useful guide contains the ultimate collection of recipes for stylish home cooking, which is ideal for accomplished or newbie cooks. The recipes are easy to follow and virtually fail proof. The recipes are listed alphabetically and are accompanied by black and white photographs. It contains recipes for classics like lasagne, roast chicken, meatballs and sponge cake, but also has some interesting dishes like, Chinese-style braised chicken, coconut fish curry, Indian-style lamb curry and poached salmon with salsa verde to try! The perfect gift to ensure that the happy couple spend some quality time together in the kitchen.
Teatime moments
Communication is key to a successful marriage. And what better to facilitate this process than a goof cup of tea? Encourage such healthy behaviour by buying the newlyweds a modern and stylish Le Creuset Zen Stovetop Kettle. Complete with a locking handle, hot curves and for use across all heat sources - everything about Le Creuset’s Zen Tea kettle says sit back, relax and enjoy! It is fitted with a fixed whistle that makes a beautiful sound when the water is boiling, has unique, locking handle that makes lifting and pouring easy and the handle folds down for easy storage. Throw a note about how special teatime could be in the mix and you have a gift that could be very therapeutic for their marriage in the future.
Stylish and practical
If a practical high quality gift is more your style, and you know what the colour scheme or theme of the bride’s kitchen is going to be, the stylish Eva Solo Bread Bin might just be the ideal gift. This bread bin was designed by Claus Jensen and Henrik Holbik of Tools Design and is basically a stainless steel box covered with flexible plastic. The bin is ideal for bread storage, neither too damp nor too dry.
The breadbin is the perfect place to keep bread, ensuring that the crust remains crusty and the crumb fresh. Good bread should be stored in a place which is neither too humid nor too dry, and the breadbin provides the optimum microclimate for prolonging the keeping properties of the bread. The new Eva Solo breadbin accommodates even the biggest of loaves. Smaller loaves and other baked products are also comfortable in this innovative breadbin with its beautifully soft curves. With this gift you can ensure that the couple’s bread is fresh during those times when love, bread and water are all they have to get through.
Note: The Snapp ‘Slice’ Cutting board is also very practical. This Snapp cutting board will revolutionise chopping. With cleverly tapered corners it allows you to slice and scrape into a pot or dish with ease. Ideal for the bride who likes to cook without mess or fuss.
Stylish storage solution
The Kitchen Craft Stainless Steel Cling Film, Foil and Kitchen Towel Dispenser is a useful and thoughtful gift and the ideal kitchen tea present. With two compartments and an adjustable kitchen roll holder to fit most standard sized kitchen rolls, this smart unit lets you pull the required amount, slide the cutters across to leave a neat edge and then roll to readily await the next use. With a brushed stainless steel finish, the contemporary dispenser suits any kitchen style. It easily attaches to the wall, and includes all fixing and screws. It is also easy to maintain as it only needs to be wiped clean. Make married life easy and organised with this practical gift.
Note: The Chef ’n CleanGenuity DishRax is also an ideal gift for a kitchen tea. It is an innovative storage solution for all sized kitchens and is made of a durable composite construction with stainless steel. It includes a drip rack and gentle rubber prongs for delicate stemware.
Entertainers dream
Help the newlyweds impress their guests at their first dinner party as a married couple with Saeco’s Manual Espresso machine. This manual espresso machine offers coffee traditionalists everything required for a perfect daily espresso. With a milk frother and patented Crema-maker, it is a winner on all counts. It makes two cups at a time and can also be useful when the couple are looking for some downtime in front of the fireplace after a long day at work. A stylish spoil that will make a lasting impression on the happy couple.
Something for him
Spoil the groom to be with the Weber Smokey Joe Gold Portable Braai. This braai is ideal for the happy couple to take along on their bush or beach honeymoon. It is also ideal for couples living in apartments and who only has a balcony to braai on. It has a porcelain enamelled bowl and lid and a heavy-duty plated steel cooking grate and works with charcoal or briquettes. Definitely something he would appreciate.
If all else fails …you can always get a gift voucher.
Happy wedding shopping!
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