According to an article by The Knot, the most popular months for weddings are June, August, and September. It makes perfect sense, if you think about it. The Summer months symbolize the growth and renewal of Spring; an allegory to new beginnings in life. Summer is also an opportune time for people to execute their vacation plans. An extended getaway, such as a honeymoon, would likely incorporate both the Summer sabbatical and the post-wedding celebration. It’s part of the reason why marriages tend to come about during this time of year as opposed to the Winter months of January, February, and March.

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW…

Now, regardless of whether the happily married couple are relatives or friends of yours, you’re going to want to get them a special and thoughtful gift to commemorate this union of souls because you’re a kind, generous, and benevolent person. The official wedding registry is a not-so-subtle hint as to what to buy, not unlike the Christmas wish list for Santa. Electronics such as flat panel TVs and Blu-Ray players are welcome, so are tickets to their favorite sporting event or live music concert, and of course, money is always gratefully appreciated. Nevertheless, proper wedding etiquette (as dictated by The Knot) dictates that kitchen, entertaining, bed and bath gifts are an absolute must--and it just so happens that we, at Our Pampered Home, specialize in those areas! Give the newlyweds something to cherish forever with some freshly-picked wedding season gift ideas from our kitchen, entertaining, and bath categories.

KITCHEN

Many couples use their post-wedding bounty as means to overhaul and upgrade their kitchen setup. They might replace tarnished and worn out silverware, purchase new state-of-the-art kitchen gadgets and appliances, and if they’re feeling really adventurous, maybe even completely refurnish the whole kitchen itself. Well, there’s not much we can do to help if they decide to choose the latter option and redo their kitchen (if anything, you can always go online and suggest an expert handyman or kitchen design specialist), but kitchen and cookware items are a good start.

The KitchenAid KFP1466CU food processor features the Exactslice system to efficiently cut both soft and hard foods with the simple slide of a lever. Slice, dice, chop, and shred with the industry’s first hands-free style dicing kit.

Nespresso’s VenturoLine Evoluo Coffee and Espresso Maker redefines how you brew coffee. CENTRIFUSION technology gently brews both coffee and Espresso all at the simple touch of a button.

Unleash your kitchen creativity with Cuisinart’s 11-piece Chef’s Classic stainless steel cookware set. Includes all the basic kitchen cookware necessities and is crafted from high-quality stainless steel and aluminum.

This 18-piece knife set by Wusthof features essential kitchen knives for preparing and serving homecooked meals. Each piece uses high-carbon stainless steel blades with easy grip plastic handles and the set comes with its own handsome cherry wood knife block.

Alessi unifies art, style, and function with designer Jasper Morrison’s KnifeForkSpoon cutlery set. This flatware kit includes one tablespoon, one table fork, one dessert fork, one teaspoon, and a table knife. Each piece is formed from 18/10 stainless steel and comes in a brilliant mirror polished finish.

Lenox’s Hancock Platinum 5-piece place setting incorporates modern design sensibility with everyday practicality. Made from Lenox’s famous trademark white bone china and featuring black edging with genuine platinum trim, this table set is a perfect fin in almost any home decor setting.

ENTERTAINING

If it’s a full Dinner affair or a cozy party for 2, every home can use a quality entertaining set. Home fondue kits, coffee and tea sets, decorative tabletop platters, trays, and bowls; entertaining accessories are wonderful wedding gift ideas.

Trudeau’s Lumina 3-in-1 Copper Fondue Set is a thoroughly modern interpretation of the classic, retro fondue kit from the 1970s. The copper-plated ceramic double boiler can be used for cheese, chocolate, cooking oil, or broth. Suitable for gas, electric, glass ceramic, and halogen cooktop stoves.

Display and serve sweet, delectable baked goods or tasty little finger food appetizers in the Arthur Court Grape 8-Inch Footed Plate with Glass Dome. Beautifully crafted from Arthur Court’s signature aluminum alloy and features ornate grape leaf and vine texturing that’s finished in a brilliant polished lustre.

Also from Arthur Court is the Grape 14” Round Chip and Dip Tray, which showcases the same premium aluminum alloy construction and artistic detail as the aforementioned footed platter with glass dome.

Add a touch of rustic, old-fashioned charm with this Classic Coffee and Tea Cup and Saucer Set by Yedi Houseware. This set of 6 heart-shaped cups and saucers is made from fine porcelain and features soft pastel colors with golden handles and trim.

Waterford’s elegant 5-piece Copper Coast Decanter Set, created by design director Matt Kehoe, is masterfully constructed from exquisite Waterford crystal. The perfect accompaniment for fine whisky drinks and aged spirits.

Old-world appeal meets modern aesthetic with Oenophilia’s Black Pearl 15-Bottle Folding Wine Rack. Stores and displays 15 of your favorite wine bottles in style in this high-quality folding rack finished in alluring black pearlized chrome.

BATH AND BODY

Couples can delight in a luxurious beauty spa anytime they want from the comfort of their own home. Treat them to specially-formulated bath gels and bubble baths, body lotions and rejuvenating skin moisturizers, and fragrant body sprays and perfumes from our Beauty collection.

ME! Bath’s Shower Sherbet exfoliating sugar skin scrub gently lifts off the day’s dirt from the body to reveal fresh, smooth, and healthy skin underneath. Papaya-scented skin scrub is fortified with essential vitamin E and nourishes the skin as it cleanses.

Reverse the effects of time and environment with Real Chemistry’s Environmental Rescue Mask 3-Pack. The proprietary MTHV complex serum promotes the release of toxins and contaminants from the face, resulting in healthy, clear, and radiant-looking skin.

Margot Elena’s Library of Flowers Bath Oil restores the natural oils in the skin with a combination of cocoa butter and bee balm. A thick, lathery foam containing chamomile for healing and extra-concentrated ginseng refreshes and rejuvenates.

Excess from Tokyo Milk’s Dark Collection creates a sultry and irresistibly magnetic allure. An indulgent and gratifying mix of blood orange, amber resin, patchouli, and rich oak wood combine together that lets the wearer make an unconventional yet, unmistakable impact.

For unique, one-of-a-kind gift ideas that are sure to leave a lasting impression, shop Our Pampered Home and keep checking back every month for valuable tips and lifehacks in our blog.