Drive past a church on a Saturday with your windows down and the chances are you’ll hear wedding bells pealing. Sunday mornings on social media see newsfeeds inundated with congratulatory messages and first dance photos. Yes, it’s wedding season.

3 out of 10 divorcing couples cite arguments over household chores as the reason behind the split. Therefore, we say what better gifts to give than ones to encourage wedded bliss for years to come. Appliance gifts, that make chores a breeze, are officially the way forward!

4 Slice Toaster

Gone are the days of singledom where a single serving of beans on toast would suffice. Upgrade the bride and groom to a 4 slice toaster so their bread can sit side by side, just as they’ll stay side by side for life. Who knew toast could be such a metaphor for romance?

Uses:

• Hot cross buns
• Muffins
• Bagels
• Crumpets
• Waffles
• Pop-Tarts
• Oh and of course… toast

Argument avoided:

Who gets the first batch of toast!

Blender

Blender recipes are all the rage at the moment. They’re in magazines, on those little recipe leaflets they give out in supermarkets and don’t even get us started on the amounts of recipes on Pinterest. A high-quality blender lets the happy couple blend and stay on trend.

Slow Cooker

A slow cooker is super low maintenance. All the newlyweds need to do is pop some ingredients in, turn it on and enjoy all sorts of delicious home-cooked meals with no more sweating over a hot stove.

Uses:

• Chilli con Carne
• Curry
• Casserole
• Pulled pork
• Tender meats
• Soups

Argument avoided:

Who cooks dinner in the evening!

Foot Massager

A combination of uncomfortable shoes, hours of standing around greeting guests and an evening tearing up the dance floor will almost certainly see the betrothed duo’s feet aching by the end of the wedding day. Their gratitude when they see this thoughtful gift will know no bounds.

Uses:

• Relaxing after a hard day’s work
• Relaxing after a hard night’s partying
• Soothing feet after walks, runs or any time they’ve been put through their paces (literally!)

Argument avoided:

Who owes who a foot rub!

Grill

There are two occasions when you can guarantee rain in the UK: firstly when it’s a Bank Holiday and secondly when a BBQ is scheduled. Providing an easy and practical alternative to the outdoor grill lets you claim your well-deserved status as the hero of the hour and bona fide wedding gift legend.

Uses:

• Burgers and sausages
• Juicy steaks
• Crispy halloumi
• Mediterranean veggies
• Exotic fruits (pineapple, bananas, watermelon and the like)
• Flavoursome fish
• Full English breakfast!

Argument avoided:

How to cook the burgers when the BBQ gets rained off!

Coffee maker

Buying a coffee maker for the lovebirds has an advantage if you’re the type that likes ulterior motives. Next time you visit the marital home for a catch-up, chances are you’ll be offered a delicious quality coffee for your troubles. Plus, there are very few marital disputes that can’t be solved by sitting down with a cup of coffee and talking things over.

Uses:

• Cappuccino, latte or Americano depending on preference
• Caffè Mocha (chocolate coffee in layman’s terms –sign us up)
• Iced coffee (just freeze the coffee in an ice cube tray to enjoy when the mood strikes)

Argument avoided:

Not spending enough quality time together!

Have a wonderful time at the wedding. We’ll keep our fingers crossed for good weather for you!

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