Spanning the dining room to the kitchen, read about four of the most overrated wedding gifts. Meanwhile, discover some amazing gift alternatives for each item to help round out your registry.
Waffle Maker
Don't settle for this one-trick pony. It's big, bulky, messy, and at the bottom of our list for practical kitchen appliances.
Alternative: This Calphalon Nonstick Griddle is much more versatile and ideal for tasty treats like pancakes, fajitas, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Plus, it's easy to clean and will last for many years to come.
Martini Set
Seriously, how often do you really drink a martini? Unless you're a huge fan of Cosmopolitans or routinely have friends over for martini night, then stick with more functional glassware on your registry.
Alternative: If you're looking to begin stocking that home bar, start with classy highball and old fashioned glasses like the ones found in this Luigi Bormioli collection.
Bread Machine
We really think you'll be hard-pressed to find enough time during the week to bake fresh loaves of bread. Don't let this "once-in-a-while" appliance end up cluttering your beautiful kitchen.
Alternative: Through a Bread of the Month Club, you can get healthy, fresh-baked bread delivered to your door every month.
Fine China
Fancy dinnerware was the standard for wedding registries back in the 1970s. Today, however, those items are destined to sit in your dining room storage case without ever seeing the light of day.
Alternative: Go for more practical and versatile dining items that you know you'll use every day. We're big fans of Fiesta's colorful dinnerware collection.
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