"wedding gift" news and stories

The classic wedge shape of a pie server and its rectangular counterpart, the cake server, rarely change much in appearance from model to model and brand to brand. Like many kitchen tools, they are designed for function and not to have a stylish edge. For anyone interested in fashion, this fact makes servers boring because the designs of almost every other piece of cookware and tableware, including plates, measuring cups and appliances, change from year to year, if not season to season like designer apparel does. Those fashion-conscious individuals, who want to serve their cake and eat it too, will love the Shoe/Handbag Server Set. The sliver plated pieces are shaped like a high-heeled shoe and a handbag, giving a version fashionable look to a functional tool.

Source

Sure, the easiest thing to do is write a check. The second easiest thing to do is place your order online with the happy couple's registry at Macy's/Bloomingdale's/Dillard's/Crate & Barrel/Williams-Sonoma. It's probably easy on the couple, too, since they can *ahem* return all that stuff for cash to pay for the wedding.

However, the Chicago Tribune has an excellent idea for a memorable wedding gift - a case of wine for the happy couple that is entirely hand picked by you, or perhaps with the help of a wine expert. A mixed case will allow the couple to learn together what they like while enjoying it. If the newlyweds are also new to wine, you could include some helpful information along with each bottle. Each time they crack open a bottle, they'll remember you. The article has some suggestions for wines, and I may use this very idea for the many weddings I will be attending this summer.