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Weddings are occasions where the two people vow to be together in love for time marked forever. It is also a “beginning” where brick by brick, one nurtures dreams to build a home —with another individual—it is a going forward, a promise to carry on even when times are tough. And it is on this step towards hope, towards home, that wedding gifts can contribute in a big way.

Without debate, all kinds of presents are most welcome as part of a wedding gift registry. However, there are some wedding gifts that ought to be must-haves on it. In the list that follows, while many of the wedding gifts will seem traditional, a patient second of thought spent on them will reveal how useful these “must-haves” are in general, and therefore, why they are must-haves on your wedding registry.

Top Must-Haves On Your Wedding Registry

Here are 10 must-haves and (perhaps even) most-sought-after wedding gifts for your wedding registry:

1. Prestige Iris 750-Watt 4-Jar Mixer Grinder:

Be it for a working couple or one that has either of the spouses at home, the Prestige Iris 750-Watt 4-Jar Mixer Grinder would certainly be an excellent wedding gift and addition to their new kitchen. This white and blue colored mixer-grinder set contains 3 stainless steel jars and a transparent juicer jar with efficient blades and a super-powerful 750-watt motor that grinds solid vegetables, fruits and blends anything you wish to a fine finish. The stainless steel allows little chance of rusting.

2. Techef 2.8 Quart Soup Pot with Glass Lid:

Another kitchen staple that might be a perfect fit for the wedding gift registry, is a soup pot. Elegant to look at, the Techef 2.8 quart soup pot has Teflon platinum coating, is induction-ready with a heavy base, has stainless steel handles, and is oven and dishwasher safe. One could safely say that soups are meant for all–a soup goes for the weary, the ill, the “no-I-can’t-cook-much” individuals, and those who seek something warm and homely on a winter’s day. Two hot bowls of creamy soup alongside a wonderful yesteryear-movie on television (perhaps in front of a crackling fireplace), could actually be the perfect bring-together ingredient for a newly wedded couple. And so, a soup pot is a must-have at home.

3. Velveeta Egg Cooker:

While you might end up with quite a few pieces of kitchenware as part of your traditional wedding gift registry, one that is a unique must-have wedding gift is the Velveeta Eggs Device. This multifunctioning electric egg cooker, boiler, and steamer can cook up to seven eggs and to any form—poach or boil. With a transparent lid that will allow you to see what’s going on inside, the egg cooker comes with a measuring cup too. Moreover, the power goes off automatically once the water dries up.This may not be a traditional wedding gift, but we say, include it especially for couples who love eating eggs.

4. La Opala 35-piece Scarlet Duet Dinner Set:

Following any wedding, playing host is a common scene. A dinner set is, therefore, a must-have on your wedding gift registry. Made of special Opalware glass laminate which is thermal shock resistant, the La Opala 35-piece dinner set is microwave-, oven- and dishwasher-safe. It contains 6 dinner plates, 6 quarter plates, 6 veg bowls, 6 soup bowls, 2 serving bowls, a rice plate and 6 spoons. This must-have would not only add to your collection of useful kitchen staples but also be a source of compliments from your guests.

5. Dining Table Runners, Mats and Napkins:

In any home, a dining table is a coveted place for it is here, that at the end of any day—busy, frustrating, fun or boring—people, or couples, come together to settle over hearty conversation, sweet silences but surely sumptuous food and drinks. Table linen in the form of mats, napkins, and runners, therefore, should be compulsory on a wedding gift registry.

6. Two-Seater Recliner by Royal Oak:

While a television is a common fixture in any home, space, where the screen can be viewed by a couple in proximity, would be, i.e., ought to be, a much-desired wedding registry must have. The brown colored divine two-seater recliner by Royal Oak would be an ideal wedding gift suitable for cozy living rooms or even large, partitioned bedrooms almost synonymous to the promise of a life together, side by side, hand in hand.

7. Begonia Swing in Brown Frame:

A perfect wedding gift that is recommended for inclusion in the registry of must-haves is a relaxing swing that could be placed inside your room. The Begonia swing in brown frame that comes with a stand and an orange cushion from (Home Town) responds adequately to that need. Keep it in a well-spaced out living room corner or on the terrace or swimming pool area. Washable and light, the Begonia swing is made of antibacterial and antimicrobial material that not rot or become sticky if you sit on it for long. Quite amazing, we must say and again an apt wedding gift.

8. Pendant Lamps:

When speaking of decor and furnishings, why leave out lamps and lighting? After all, a warmly lit house is the sign of a warm home and that is what one wishes for a soon-to-be-wedded couple. Hence we include in the list of wedding gifts, lamps: for those who like to heat up modern interiors, one could go for the tear-shaped, three-piece cascade pendant lamps, or the pendant lamp made of terracotta in an exquisite turquoise colour from Fabuliv; for those who like a touch of the old in the glow, the brown and white wood and metal Ester vintage pendant lamp again from Fabuliv might be most suitable as a gift.

9. 4-piece Ceramic Bath Accessory Set:

When it comes to modern couples, gift-givers are aware that practicality rules the day. Thus, as part of the ten must-haves on the wedding gift registry, we add bathroom accessories like this 4-piece ceramic set from Home Basics (available on Amazon) that includes  a tumbler, a soap dish, a liquid soap dispenser, and a toothbrush holder. A delightful wedding gift, that is both useful and very affordable.

10. Personalized Wedding Gifts:

As we have established already, wedding gifts are important. They become reminiscent of the life that the couple living together will see through in the years to come. So having gone through the list above, you might be wondering what else could one want? How about the couple gift each other something they can personalize with photos and messages? The list of such customized or personalized gifts could include nameplates, wall clocks, rings, pendants, luminous photo frames, cushions, pillow covers, and several such keepsakes.

Gifts From the Heart Start Out A Marriage Right

For some, weddings are moments when two people already in love vow to be together for the rest of their lives. For others, a wedding is a beginning to a journey that will bring them closer, together. Wedding gifts may be traditional or modern, but as long as they are from the heart, they are worth every penny and more importantly, worth the smile they will earn from the couple who gets them.

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Bio:Himani Kour, lover of wine, literature and long naps. Himani is working as a writer for Giftcart, an online gifting website. In her free time, she enjoys sipping on tea and eating exquisite cuisines.