Newlyweds Stephanie Accardo and Keith Moore share a kiss at Park Chateau Estate and Gardens in East Brunswick, N.J., on Dec. 1, 2021. (Photos courtesy Philip Siciliano Photography)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Wedding season is upon us, but given the state of the pandemic world in the past two years or more, many of us are wondering what gift to give the perfect couple? Have gifts changed since pre-pandemic times?
Luckily, the Knot, a popular authority in wedding planning, advice and products, recently announced the winners of the sixth annual The Knot Registry Awards, a roundup of hand-picked items by couples and a team of experts, spanning categories including kitchen, bed and bath, smart home, outdoor, travel, lifestyle, cleaning and organizing, electronics and more.
The awards features 120 physical products as well as unique cash funds, gift cards and experiences. “The wedding boom is here and demand is at its highest peak in decades,” said Lauren Kay, Executive Editor of The Knot. “Many couples are brimming with excitement to finally celebrate with loved ones and are in the full swing of wedding planning and creating their registries.”
For 2022, wedding guests should definitely not feel like it’s impersonal to stay away from a physical gift, because winners of The Knot Registry Awards include gift cards to Airbnb, honeymoon and house cash funds, and even NBA and MLB tickets.
However, if you’re more of a traditionalist and want to give a tried-and-true staple as a present, some of the most requested products include:
KitchenAid KSM150PSAQ Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield - Aqua Sky
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Qt. Stand Mixer— Retails for $379. This 10-speed slide control ranges from a very fast whip to a very slow stir.
ZWILLING Fresh & Save Vacuum Sealer Machine Starter Set, Glass 6-piece BPA Free, Meal Prep, Sous Vide. Amazon.com
2. ZWILLING Fresh & Save Vacuum Sealer Machine Starter Set, Glass 6-piece BPA Free, Meal Prep, Sous Vide — Retails for $79. SET INCLUDES: 1 large vacuum food storage container, 2 small and 2 medium vacuum sealer bags for food, 1 rechargeable vacuum sealer machine
iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO (3550) Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum (Amazon.com)
3. Roomba i3+ Bagless WiFi Enabled Robotic Vacuum — Retails for $499.99. POWERFUL CLEANING—SCHEDULED AROUND YOUR LIFE - Whether you’re relaxing at home or out enjoying life, Roomba i3+ EVO takes care of dirt and messes with a Premium 3-Stage Cleaning System and 10x the Power-Lifting Suction*. *Compared to Roomba 600 series
Staub Cast Iron 5.5-qt Round Cocotte - Grenadine, Made in France (Amazon.com)
4. Staub 4 Qt. Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven with Lid — Retails of $369.95. Made in France.
To see the full list of winners, click here.
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