Getting married is an exciting time for anyone. Celebrating with parties and showers is also exciting as many of us dream of that moment for so many years until it becomes a reality.
I remember when I first got engaged and was so excited to go make out my registry list. I owned next to nothing so anything I got was appreciated.
At the time, I wasn’t into cooking much and therefore the items I chose were mostly decorative things such as lamps, place mats, plates, bed sheets, etc.
Now looking back, I know I’d have added some other items as well.
Here is a list of some gift ideas for any Italian couple about to get married.
1. Italian Cookware
Wedding Gifts
First off, if they are active in Italian culture, then you know that good cookware is something they will need. Here are a few ideas:
- Lasagna Pans: Every new Italian wife will be trying to make lasagna, so a lasagna pan is a good idea.
- Cuisinart Food and Dough Processor: Food processors are great for chopping, mixing, slicing etc. But it is the larger sizes (9 cups and more), that sometimes offer a dough mixing feature.
The Cuisinart 
- Pizzelle Makers: These are great for making desserts and are oh so Italian! They are relatively low priced. You can also use pizzelle makers to make cannolis. Look for Pizzelle Makers
that have Cannoli Rollers or Forms, or just buy them separately. Cannoli forms usually only cost around $5.00.
You can find a wide variety of Italian cookware at Amazon
2. HandPainted Italian Dinnerware
By this I mean pasta bowls, serving bowls, plates etc. You can order through places like Amazon, authentic hand painted pasta bowls from Italy. Umbria is a popular region in the Central part of Italy which is well known for their hand painted bowls and other ceramics.
Italians understand what a pasta bowl is. Other couples may not, and thus need some explaining. But if the couple grew up in an Italian home practicing Italian culture, pasta bowls are a great choice.
You can find a wide variety of Italian pasta bowls at Amazon
3. Gelato Makers
This is a fun gift, and a good one for those who ever traveled to Italy and came back raving about their gelato ice cream. Gelato is an Italian ice cream which is denser and has a greater intensity in flavor. Thanks to companies like Delonghi, you can actually buy ice cream machines which are designed just for gelato making
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4. Stainless Steel Espresso Makers
I specifically mention stainless steel because as a wedding gift, a higher quality item in this category is the way to go. It will last longer and not look as cheap as the aluminum ones.
Keep in mind there are a variety of different styles for stainless steel. If they will have a gas stove top, then make sure the espresso maker has a wide bottom, not narrow. This allows the maker to not fall into the center of the gas stove area.
Also keep in mind, the quality. The less you pay the cheaper the quality. My sister gave me a stainless steel one which cost about $39. The quality was inferior. I ended up getting another one which cost over $100 (granted it was the Alessi 9090 which is showcased in NY’s MOMA). The difference is astounding and I know I’ll be keeping my new one for years upon years. You can still get good quality ones for less than what I paid – just don’t go for the cheapest.
You can find a wide variety of espresso makers at Amazon
5. Gift Baskets
Another idea is to simply buy an Italian gift baskets
For that reason they are good not just for people who you know well such as friends and family, but also co-workers, neighbors, etc.
Italian gift baskets can be themed by having Italian cheeses, olive oils, olives, herbs, meats, pastas, sauces etc.
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