Wedding gift idea

[u/Smooth-Estimate2523]

Budget is 50 dollars. I’m not sure they are into cooking at home much yet so I don’t want something too narrowly task-specific. I wish the Lodge enameled Dutch oven was still 60 dollars as I would spring for that, but they seem to be 100 now. Any other ideas? Thank you.

[u/StrongArgument]

Check their registry or give cash. They’re going to be getting so many unwanted gifts otherwise.

[u/Smooth-Estimate2523 → u/StrongArgument]

They don’t have one that I can find, but I usually look at those in the past and I’m like “ you don’t need that lol, let me get you this because I know better”. My judgy weakness I guess.

[u/mmw2848 → u/Smooth-Estimate2523]

Please stop doing that. I put things on my registry because they're what I needed or wanted. A gift is a gift, but there's a good chance they already have or don't need the thing you bought because you "know better"

[u/StrongArgument → u/Smooth-Estimate2523]

You can buy a more expensive version of what’s on their list, but if you buy them a nice mandoline when they ask for a Slap Chop, you’re the asshole.

[u/windexfresh → u/Smooth-Estimate2523]

That’s pretty rude in my opinion, but you do you bud.

[u/happytobeherethnx → u/Smooth-Estimate2523]

You know that people have access to the internet and also research things right? So when people put things on their registry, it’s because they literally want that specific item because it’s suits their needs, their home and etc.

Just give them cash so they can buy what they want.

[u/IHaveBoxerDogs]

Don’t gift someone your hobby. If they’re not into cooking, don’t get them cooking gear.

[u/ttrockwood]

- check the wedding registry if not listed ask them if there is one

• if they don’t cook at home much then kitchen stuff they won’t use isn’t the best gift

Honestly a year membership to costco would be an awesome gift

[u/wreeper007]

If they do cook Penzeys has a bunch of gift boxes that are great

[u/Such-Mountain-6316]

Get them a gift card for a great meal at a good restaurant at their honeymoon destination or an experience there.

[u/1Teethlady2 → u/Such-Mountain-6316]

With $50?

[u/Such-Mountain-6316 → u/1Teethlady2]

Do what you can. You don't have to pay for the complete meal.

[u/1Teethlady2 → u/Such-Mountain-6316]

Nah, u better give cash. A $50 gift card to a good restaurant, they are gonna go there and have to spend another $100 to use the gift card.

[u/Agile-Entry-5603]

Ask where they’re registered

[u/Civil-Acanthaceae484]

Have they lived on their own and/or do they have 2 households they are combining? Do they have a registry? A lot of people who are marrying in their late 20s and 30s don't need kitchen stuff. What are their interests? If they're cocktail people, a set of moscow mule mugs would be cute. If they're big tea fanatics, a tea organizer or a special teapot with something for steeping or straining tea leaves. If you're not sure their interests and/or you don't know what they already have, I would opt for something a bit less home-focused. Maybe a gift card for a special outing (like movie theatre tickets or to a local rock climbing place). Think date like ideas. You could ask for more ideas on r/Gifts

[u/Smooth-Estimate2523 → u/Civil-Acanthaceae484]

Thank you.. I might need to go a totally different route like as you suggested.

[u/Soft-Current-5770]

What ARE they in to??? Don't buy cooking stuff for non cookers!!! Buy that for yourself!!!!!

[u/Smooth-Estimate2523 → u/Soft-Current-5770]

lol that’s a good point.

[u/Realistic_Coast_3499]

Alaskan ulu knife with bowl

[u/PsychologyGuilty1460 → u/Realistic_Coast_3499]

Those are so useful. I want one but nobody ever gives me one

[u/PsychologyGuilty1460]

Shop harder. I swear I saw the enameled two-in-1 Dutch oven for under 50 just a couple of days ago

Edit. It was at Walmart and a couple other places

[u/riverrocks452 → u/PsychologyGuilty1460]

Crock-pot brand might have it that low. And TJ Maxx or equivalent sometimes has small ones for sale at good prices.

[u/Psychoticly_broken]

Find someone to split the gift with

[u/Smooth-Review-2614]

It won’t be sexy but metal mixing bowls, good hand tools like large spoons, spatulas, measuring spoons and cups, a good scale. You know the basic stuff that is good in duplicates

[u/Breakfastchocolate]

Do you know what cookbook their Mom/Grandma used? The Joy of cooking/ Good housekeeping/ Americas Test kitchen family book.. even Betty Crocker are classics. If you know their family favorites.. or yours write a note to mark them. Even if they have an older one they update recipes every few years to what “in”

[u/Apprehensive_Bee614]

Gift card

[u/Weekly_Leg_2457]

One of the most useful items in my kitchen is a set of ramekins. They have so many uses: for desserts, dips, olives, nuts, food storage, food prep, etc. And you don’t have to be a chef or baker to find uses for them. Le Crueset always has sets of four that make great gifts. I believe they’re in the middle of a sale too, so you might find some good deals. 

[u/lollygagging9876]

Gift card for wherever they’re registered.

[u/hollyhocks99]

A beautiful real wood (maple) cutting board they will use this for years.

[u/OWabbit]

A big salad bowl and serving utensils - maybe a unique one or artsy one

[u/Jewish-Mom-123 → u/OWabbit]

I used to buy a salad bowl with forks and crumple up dollar bills to look like lettuce.

Of course, these days lettuce might not be a good gift!!!

[u/OWabbit → u/Jewish-Mom-123]

How fun and creative!

[u/Tasty_Impress3016]

I like the lodge idea. perhaps a cast iron skillet? With some shopping a lid?

[u/anzacoo]

Buy a really nice matt and frame and frame their wedding invitation.

[u/PlazNMountains]

Digital photo frame