sophisticated kitchen appliances for the newlyweds who have it all

12 shiny and fabulous kitchen wedding gifts to dazzle the couple with everything

While tradition makes a big deal about things borrowed and blue, smart wedding guests know that couples want something shiny. Nothing shines like a kitchen appliance that stirs, whips, blends, or chills like magic. The key to giving kitchen appliances as a gift is to pick something that mixes convenience with a little "wow factor." Focus on novelty and luxury kitchen appliances that power up a power couple's kitchen.

The one serious rule to follow when giving a kitchen appliance as a wedding registry gift is to keep things as compact as possible. Focus on smaller appliances that can do more instead of assuming that a "bulky" gift will be appreciated. Take a look at our picks for the best 12 appliance types for even the choosiest newlyweds.

1. stand mixer

What is the number one small appliance given as a wedding gift? The stand mixer stands alone as the most timeless gift of all. The sight of a classic stand mixer in stainless steel stirs up memories of gathering in the kitchen to make holiday cookies, birthday cakes, bread, and more. Couples get excited by this gift because they picture a lifetime of creating their own memories in the kitchen. Let's not forget that a stand mixer is also a culinary icon that makes every kitchen countertop complete. Many families consider high-quality stand mixers heirlooms. Yes, the stand mixer you give today just might get generations of use.

2. slow cooker pot

It's common to worry about giving couples kitchen wedding gifts they already have. There's one exception; you can never have too many slow cooker pots. In fact, having a little parade of slow cookers is essential for buffets and potlucks. Plus, new models are becoming more and more versatile. The couple can use slow cookers of different sizes and depths for desserts, side dishes, bread, and so much more. Some crafty people even use slow cookers to make soaps and candles. Consider a slow cooker a great default gift if you're out of creative ideas because these warming wonders always have a purpose.

3. electric kettle

Tea time goes beyond the burner when you have an electric kettle. While most people grow up using stove kettles that require vigilance, most never convert back after enjoying the ease of tea time powered by electricity. Electric kettles are great because they don't require you to turn on a burner, wait to hear the whistle, and run to pour your water before it boils away to leave you with a charred kettle. Nested in a convenient cradle, an electric kettle turns off on its own once the water reaches its boiling point. Electric kettles are also portable! This makes them great for offices, sick days in bed, or "tea time" at a vacation house.

4. ice cream maker

Novelty alert! An ice cream maker is one of the best wedding gifts for couples who have everything because it offers fun and tastiness in a single appliance. If you had iffy experiences with ice cream makers when fads came and went 10 to 20 years ago, it's important to know that manufacturers have worked out the kinks to make the process as smooth as the ice cream that comes out. Ice cream makers aren't just great for making customized flavors. They can be real game-changers for people who have special dietary considerations because they can allow for substitutions that are hard to find from mainstream ice cream brands.

5. cold-pressed juicer

A cold-pressed juicer ranks high among sophisticated wedding gifts because it combines a sleek design with the ability to make the healthiest drinks on the planet. You're gifting a couple with the ability to make drinks that cost $5 to $10 a pop at juice bars in their own kitchen whenever the mood strikes. What makes a cold-pressed juicer different from a regular juicer? Cold-pressed juicers use a special hydraulic press that extracts juice without using the heat used with traditional radiating juicers. As a result, they preserve more nutrients to create a fresher taste with bigger health benefits.

6. food dehydrator

The couple can use a food dehydrator to dry fruits, vegetables, meats, and more to make jerky, fruit leathers, and veggie chips. You can even preserve herbs and flowers with this industrious kitchen appliance. Impress the couple with a stacked food dehydrator featuring trays that make it easy to keep bits separated. Ready for a clever tip to make this gift even more special? Include instructions for how to dry wedding corsages and boutonnieres with this gift to inspire the couple to preserve some special keepsakes from the wedding day forever.

7. espresso maker

Get those prestige points by stepping over the coffee maker to give a fancy espresso machine instead. Perfect for a couple with infamously distinguished taste, an espresso maker is an essential splurge. Just remember that an espresso maker isn't necessarily a "budget gift." Go this route if you're comfortable spending what it takes to give a gift from the best kitchen appliance brand.

8. immersion blender

A couple who has logged some time watching chef shows on television will appreciate this gift. Don't confuse an immersion blender with a simple hand blender. Immersion blenders have powerful motors attached to the blade grinder that allows them to flawlessly blend or break up particles within a container. The benefit is that there's no need to deal with a complex food processor with multiple parts when making soups and purees. Immersion blenders simply work "on the spot" in any bowl, pot, mug, or measuring cup.

9. air fryer toaster oven

What is the kitchen appliance that does everything? You must be talking about the air fryer toaster oven. Offering anywhere from seven to 14 functions, these cookers are amazing because they allow you to air fry, convection bake, convection broil, bake, broil, warm, and toast using a single appliance. Some even feature food-dehydrator settings.

10. electric pressure cooker

What is the most versatile cooking appliance? Many seasoned countertop chefs will tell you that nothing touches an electric pressure cooker when it comes to doing more with less. Electric pressure cookers are multicookers that offer an extensive range of functions. The tight seal on a digital pressure cooker creates a higher boiling point that prevents steam from escaping. The result is fast cooking with all of the intense flavor and tenderness of slow cooking.

11. soda maker

Let the couple know that your feelings of excitement are bubbling over on their wedding day by giving them a soda maker. In addition to cutting the household soda budget, this eco-friendly appliance is also so much fun to use. Soda makers allow you to concoct custom fizzy flavors that can be healthy and hydrating.

12. beverage cooler

This is a fun gift for a couple with any kind of "party space" in a basement, garage, or shed. There are actually two ways to go about giving a beverage cooler as a wedding gift. The first is to give a "can beverage" refrigerator that's perfect for sodas. What makes this a better gift than a standard "mini-fridge" that you might see in a garage or basement is that a beverage cooler has a glass front that puts tasty and refreshing drinks on display. The second way to approach this gift is to give a beer and wine fridge with racks that can accommodate bottles and pints.

You can never go wrong with kitchen wedding gifts because so much of building a life together happens in the kitchen! Shiny and innovative appliances are great for offering up big-ticket wedding gifts that get noticed, stay remembered, and become a part of everyday life. There's lots of room for finding a gift that impresses "the couple with everything" when you merge quality and usefulness with just a dash of novelty.