Best wedding gifts that actually get used

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Wedding gifts hit different when they’re durable, useful every week, and easy to live with. I picked gifts that hold up for years and feel “wow” without being too personal.

Top picks

Le Creuset Signature 5.5-qt Dutch oven — Best for the “forever” heirloom gift

Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt., Cerise

Enameled cast iron delivers superior heat distribution and retention
Ready to use, requires no seasoning
Easy-to-clean and durable enamel resists dulling, staining, chipping and cracking

Vitamix 5200 — Best for daily smoothies, sauces, and meal prep

Vitamix 5200 Blender, Professional-Grade Blender for Smoothies, Soups, Ice Cream and More, Stainless-Steel Blades, Self-Cleaning Kitchen Appliance, 64 Oz Container, Black

Included: Vitamix 5200 blender motor base, 64-ounce classic container, and tamper; this kitchen blender container allows for small- to large-capacity blends
2 HP Motor: Equipped with a high-performance motor, this countertop blender lets you say goodbye to chunky smoothies and hello to effortless blends
Stainless-Steel Blades: Laser-cut, stainless-steel blades can power through fibrous produce and frozen fruit, crush ice and nuts, and much more, offering consistent blends for years

KitchenAid Artisan 5-qt tilt-head stand mixer (KSM150) — Best for bakers (and future bakers)

A classic registry gift that can grow with attachments over time.
Why it wins: it’s iconic, versatile for baking, and easy to gift without guessing sizes. Official stand mixer warranty is one year limited in the U.S.

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer, KSM150PS,Empire Red

Durable and built-to-last metal construction, with 59 touchpoints around the mixer bowl for great mixing results.
5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl with comfortable handle for small or large batches, to mix up 9 dozen cookies* in a single batch. Dishwasher safe. *Using the flat beater; 28g dough each.
Easily add ingredients with the tilt-head design, because you'll have better access to the bowl - lock the head in place while mixing

iRobot Roomba j7+ (7550) — Best for time-saving for busy couples (and pet homes)

A self-emptying robot vacuum designed to avoid common obstacles before cleaning.
Why it wins: less daily friction—especially if they have pets or hectic schedules. iRobot describes obstacle avoidance and self-emptying as core benefits.

iRobot Roomba j7+ (7550) Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum – Uses PrecisionVision Navigation to Identify & Avoid Objects Like Socks, Shoes, & Pet Waste, Smart Mapping, Self-Empty for Up to 60 Days

CLEANS WHEN AND WHERE YOU WANT– Only iRobot brings you Imprint Smart Mapping allowing you to control and schedule which rooms are cleaned and when, while storing multiple maps for easier cleaning on each level of your home.
AVOIDS PET ACCIDENTS – WE GUARANTEE IT - IRobot brings you P.O.O.P. (Pet Owner Official Promise). You can rely on your Roomba j7+ to avoid pet waste, or we’ll replace it for free. Additional terms and conditions apply – see iRobot website for details.
IT DOESN’T JUST LEARN YOUR HOME; IT REACTS TO IT IN REAL TIME. With PrecisionVision Navigation and a camera, your robot identifies and avoids obstacles of all sizes like pet waste, charging cords, socks and shoes to get the whole job done.

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 (6-qt) — Best for “first kitchen” versatility

A multi-cooker that can cover weeknight staples without lots of separate appliances.
Why it wins: it’s genuinely multipurpose, and Instant Pot publishes a one-year limited warranty policy.

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer & Sterilizer, Includes App With Over 800 Recipes, Stainless Steel, 6 Quart

7 Cooking Functions: Pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, make rice, yogurt, or simply keep your meal warm—all in one appliance
Customizable Smart Programs: Tackle every recipe with 13 one-touch options, from hearty soups to decadent cakes
Safe & Easy Steam Release: The Easy-Release steam switch ensures fast, safe, and simple steam release every time

More excellent wedding gifts

Ninja AF101 Air Fryer (4-qt)

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LESS FAT: Now enjoy guilt-free food. Air fry with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods. Tested against hand-cut, deep-fried French fries.
WIDE TEMPERATURE RANGE: 105°F-400°F allows you to gently remove moisture from foods or quickly cook and crisp foods with convection heat.
FAMILY-SIZED CAPACITY: 4-quart ceramic-coated nonstick basket and crisper plate fit 2 lbs of French fries.

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro (BOV900BSS)

Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro and Convection Oven, Brushed Stainless Steel

The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro with Element iQ System is a versatile countertop oven allowing you to roast, air fry and dehydrate; Super convection reduces cooking time by up to 30%; Choose from 13 cooking functions; Includes interior oven light
ELEMENT iQ SYSTEM: With 5 independent quartz elements, smart algorithms steer oven's power where and when it's needed to create a tailored cooking environment; Sensing and digital PID temperature control eliminate cold spots for precise cooking
AIR FRY AND DEHYDRATE SETTINGS: Air fry family favorites like French fries; Higher temperatures combine with super convection (maximized air flow) for crispy golden, air-fried foods; Oven also dehydrates up to 4 trays at once of a wide range of foods

simplehuman 45L step trash can

simplehuman 45 Liter / 12 Gallon Liter Rectangular Hands-Free Kitchen Step Trash Can with Soft-Close Lid, Brushed Stainless Steel with Plastic Lid

NEAT AND SECURE - Stainless steel liner rim flips up for a quick and easy liner change, then closes over the liner to hold it tightly in place and keep it hidden from sight.
LINER POCKET - Keep liners where you need them. Dispense them one by one — no perforations or unraveling — from inside the can for a faster liner change.
STRONG STEEL PEDAL - simplehuman's strong steel pedal is engineered to last over 150,000 steps — that's more than 20 steps a day for 20 years.

Cuisinart 15-piece knife block set

Cuisinart 15-Piece Knife Set with Block, High Carbon Stainless Steel, Forged Triple Rivet, White, C77WTR-15P

SET INCLUDES: 8-inch Chef Knife, 8-inch Slicing Knife, 7-inch Santoku Knife, 5.5-inch Utility Knife, 3.5-inch Paring Knife, 2.75-inch Bird's Beak Paring Knife, 4.5-inch Steak Knives (6), 8-inch Sharpening Steel, All-Purpose Household Shears and Wooden Block
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE: Cuisinart’s Classic Forged Triple Rivet Cutlery possesses superior high-carbon stainless steel blades for precision and accuracy
TOTAL CONTROL: Durable extra-wide safety bolster for perfect stability and control

Corelle Vitrelle 18-piece dinnerware set

Corelle Vitrelle 18-Piece Service for 6 Dinnerware Set Triple Layer Glass and Chip Resistant, Lightweight Round Plates and Bowls Set, Winter Frost White

18 piece set includes 6 dinner plates, 6 appetizer/snack plates, 6 soup/cereal bowls
In go-with-everything classic white, this is the dinnerware set that takes you from everyday meals to casual get-togethers to special occasions. Layer it with colors and patterns from your other favorite pieces. It lets food take center stage and gives you a blank canvas for seasonal touches.
Nothing-else-like-it, triple-layer-strong glass plates and bowls highly resist chips and cracks

Lodge 12″ cast iron skillet

Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet – Signature Teardrop Handle - Use in the Oven, on the Stove, on the Grill, or Over a Campfire - Black

YOUR NEW GO-TO PAN: Lodge cast iron cookware is the perfect kitchen tool for beginners, home cooks and chefs. Cast iron can handle any kitchen cooktop, oven, grill, and open flame. Crafted in America with iron and oil, its naturally seasoned cooking surface creates an easy-release and improves with use.
SEASONED COOKWARE: Seasoning is simply oil baked into the iron, giving it a natural, easy-release finish and helps prevent your pan from rusting. Lodge pre-seasons all cast iron cookware with 100% natural vegetable oil; no synthetic coatings or chemicals. The more you use Lodge the better the seasoning will get!
RUST? DON’T PANIC! IT’S NOT BROKEN: When your pan arrives you may notice a spot that looks like rust. It’s simply oil that has not fully carbonized. With regular use and care the spot will disappear. If you do notice rust simply scour the affected area with steel wool, rinse, dry, and rub with vegetable oil.

Anova Precision Cooker Nano 3.0 (sous vide)

Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Nano 3.0, 800 watts

Pros have been doing it for years, and now you can too. Sous vide (pronounced sue-veed) is a cooking technique that utilizes highly precise temperature control in a circulating bath of water to deliver consistent, edge-to-edge perfect results, with virtually no risk of overcooking your food.
For food nerds, by food nerds. Our most compact cooker is still huge on results. This latest iteration of our entry-level sous vide circulator adds key improvements as requested by food nerds, for an even sweeter deal on perfect meals. What’s different: 1) We upgraded Nano from bluetooth to dual band WiFi, so you can browse, cook, and monitor meals whether you’re at home or on the move. 2) A two-line touch screen display allows you to quickly view time and temperature on the same screen and manually control your cook straight from the device.
Big on technology, small on size. The 12.8-inch (32.5cm) Anova Precision Cooker Nano 3.0 stows away in a kitchen drawer, so your counters stay uncluttered and your new favorite cooking tool stays within reach.

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (newest model), Home or business security, Head-to-Toe HD+ Video, motion detection & alerts, and Two-Way Talk

See more of who’s there* – Battery Doorbell Plus with Head-to-Toe HD+ Video gives you an expanded field of view so you can see more of who’s at your door.
Stay in the know even at night* – Enjoy motion detection, privacy zones and see who stops by at night with Color Night Vision.
Person + Package Alerts* — Know when a package is delivered with alerts that notify you when your package is detected within a specified zone or a person is spotted. Ring Protect subscription required (sold separately).

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2 (10 oz)

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2, 10 Oz, App-Controlled Heated Coffee Mug with 80 Min Battery Life and Improved Design, Black

Ember Coffee Mug with Longer Lasting Battery: Our updated smart coffee mug's extended battery life keeps your drink at your preferred temperature (between 120°F - 145°F) for up to 80 minutes on a full charge or all day on its redesigned charging coaster
Smart With or Without App: Pair this temperature control mug with the Ember app to set the temperature, customize presets and more; Our self-heating coffee mug is also functional without the app and remembers your last-used temperature (135°F out of box)
Auto Sleep: Our heated coffee mug intelligently senses when to turn on and off; The mug enters sleep mode when empty or after 2 hours of inactivity; Ember wakes up when it senses movement or liquid

YETI Rambler 20 oz tumbler

YETI Rambler 20 oz Tumbler Retired Color, Stainless Steel, Vacuum Insulated with MagSlider Lid, Graphite

The Rambler 20 oz. is made from durable stainless steel with double-wall vacuum insulation to protect your hot or cold beverage at all costs
These Ramblers come standard with the YETI MagSlider Lid, the only drink lid that uses the power of magnets to keep your water, beer, or favorite drink on lock
While the MagSlider Lid adds a barrier of protection for keeping drinks contained and preventing heat or cold from escaping, Please Note – The MagSlider Lid is not leakproof and will not prevent spills

Philips Hue White & Color starter kit (Bridge + bulbs)

Philips Hue Smart Light Bulbs Starter Kit, Includes (1) Bridge, (2) 60W A19 Bulbs, White and Color Ambiance LED Color Changing Lights, 800LM, E26, Control with App or Voice Assistant

WHAT’S IN THE BOX: Includes one Hue Bridge and two Hue white and color ambiance LED smart 60W A19 E26 base light bulbs suitable for most fixtures; perfect for general lighting anywhere in your home
UNLOCK THE POWER OF THE HUE BRIDGE: Enjoy automations, control from anywhere, a secure, stable connection that won’t drain Wi-Fi, use Matter to connect your devices to your Hue smart lighting system
MILLIONS OF COLORS: The White & Color Ambiance range offers warm-to-cool white and millions of colors. Simply screw it in - our smart LED bulbs can dim, brighten, and set the mood instantly

Dyson V15 Detect

Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Multicolor

The most powerful intelligent cordless vacuum.¹ With laser illumination.

Nespresso VertuoPlus Deluxe (bundle)

Nespresso Vertuo Plus Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Maker by De'Longhi, Matte Black with Aeroccino Milk Frother

SINGLE SERVE COFFEE & ESPRESSO MACHINE: Single serve coffee or espresso at the touch of a button. Innovative programs and features such as 25 sec heat up & energy saving automatic shut off.
COFFEE FOR EVERY OCCASION: Brew better coffee at home with Nespresso's coffee espresso machine! Drink your coffee bold, mild hot, or iced.
VERSATILE COFFEE MAKER: Brew 4 different cup sizes at the touch of a button (5oz & 8oz coffee, single & double espresso). Pour over ice to create your favorite blend of iced coffee and lattes.

Sonos One (2019)

Sonos One (2019) - Black

Sonos One - The powerful smart speaker with voice control built in.
Brilliant sound - Get rich, room-filling sound with Sonos One, and control it with your voice, the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay2, and more.
Voice control - Amazon Alexa is built right in so you can play music, check news, set alarms, get your questions answered, and more, completely hands free.

Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet Set

Brooklinen Luxury Sateen 4 Piece Sheet Set - 100% Cotton Bed Sheets, Soft & Durable for Twin Sheets Set in White, Oeko-TEX Certified Bedding Set, 1 Fitted Sheet, 1 Flat Sheet, 2 Pillowcases

LUXURY SATEEN 4-PIECE SHEET SET: Featuring a rich, buttery-smooth weave, our best-selling Luxe Sateen Sheets are the ultimate bedding upgrade. Perfect for elevating your sheet game, these bed sheets feature a luxurious 480 thread count and a slightly luminous finish. Start styling your bed with the Core Sheet Set, which includes 1 fitted sheet, 1 flat sheet, and 2 pillowcases.
OUR BEST SELLING COMFORT: Rated Best Overall Sheets to Buy in 2022 by Good Housekeeping, Brooklinen uses long staple cotton to produce the smoothest and softest cotton sheets. The slight luminous finish adds an elegant touch, making them the ultimate bedding upgrade for any home.
EASY CARE: Keeping your cotton sheet set fresh and clean is a breeze. Machine wash with cold water on a gentle cycle to protect the bed set fabric’s softness and strength. For drying, use a low-heat, gentle tumble cycle to maintain the quality and longevity of your bedsheets and pillowcases.

FAQs

What’s the #1 wedding gift that doesn’t end up in a closet?
I’d pick a high-quality Dutch oven or a great blender—both get used year-round for everyday meals and hosting.

Is a robot vacuum a weird wedding gift?
Not if the couple will actually use it weekly. It’s a “quality of life” upgrade—just avoid it if they hate app setup or won’t do basic floor pickup.

Is it okay to gift a “big appliance” if I’m not sure about their kitchen space?
If you’re unsure, choose a smaller footprint gift (Instant Pot, air fryer, sheets, dinnerware) or include a gift receipt so they can swap.

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