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Wedding Gift Ideas: $101-300 Edition

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This week we’re helping you get through the beast that is wedding season with the best dresses, shoes, gift ideas, and more. Now where’s the open bar?

If you haven’t found anything from our under $50 edition or under $100 edition, the following list of fail-safe wedding gifts, organized by price, includes carry-on suitcases they’ve always wanted, the Scandinavian pepper mills they never knew they needed, and enough tableware to last through their golden anniversary — some of which has been picked by newlyweds with fantastic taste. And this isn’t just a resource for wedding guests. If you’re a bride- or groom-to-be looking for inspiration for your Zola or Amazon registry, you may just find everything you need to register for right here.

Georg Jensen Salt and Pepper Mills
Salt and pepper shakers to pass down to future generations. 
$195 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Kartell Magazine Rack 
An iconic Swedish design piece. 
$299 at Amazon

Davek Elite Cane Umbrella
An upgrade to your bodega umbrella.
$149 at Allen Edmonds

 Brabantia Touch Trash Can
A fancy trash can.
$178 at Amazon

“We love this robe because it reminds us of being away at the Four Seasons. Who doesn’t love to come back to the room on vacation and lie around in plush resort robes?! Now we can come home after a long day of work and have the feeling of vacation at home.” Anthony Castro, owner of Valor Wrestling Club, and Danielle Hand, administrative assistant, Old Bridge, New Jersey

L.L. Bean Weekender
Sturdy enough to withstand years of weekend getaways. 
$149 at L.L. Bean

Alessi Michael Graves Kettle 
The bird at the spout whistles when your water is boiling, which — as a bonus on rushed mornings — the tea kettle’s wide base makes happen quickly.  
From $134 at Amazon

“Garrett and I, along with one of our close friends, have just started our own small wine company and we will no doubt be needing a proper place to store our first bottles as they come in during the next month.” — Elizabeth Dilk, design director at Partners & Spade, and Garrett Morin, creative director at Harry’s, Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Murray’s Cheese-of-the-Month Club
Three limited-edition cheeses selected just for you arrive each month from the classic West Village shop, accompanied by tasting notes and pairing suggestions.
From $275 at Zola

“We both love cooking, but there are ways to making cooking easier. Pre-portioned and prepackaged is the way to go. This vacuum sealer allows us to buy in bulk and then break the food down so it’s easier to cook later — and we always have just the right amount, never too much.” — Alec Watson, retail store manager, and Adrien Lake, radio and television personality, Columbia, South Carolina

Bamboo Sheets
They’re incredibly soft and last two times as long as cotton. 
From $157 at Amazon 

Nest Thermostat
This thin, sleek temperature dial (with a crisp display) actually looks nice enough to hang on the wall, and it helps save money on your utility bills, too.  $249 at Amazon

Chris Earl Tall Tumblers 
Hand-thrown and splattered with indigo glaze by Los Angeles designer Chris Earl, no porcelain cup in the set of four is exactly the same.
$160 at Zola

Thing Industries Spotted-Beast Rug
This is the least-boring area rug around, made with laser-cut felt.
$138 at Of a Kind

Striped Planter 
The black stripes on this porcelain pot have a matte, velvety finish — a cool graphic counterpoint that works with everything from flowers to succulents — and the black-edged dish it sits in will keep things tidy.
$115 at Of a Kind

 “We are avid travelers and cannot wait to use this luggage on our honeymoon to Bora Bora. We wanted something that was durable, lightweight, and easy to use.” — Jill Jacinto, career consultant, and Sander van den Bergh, management consultant, New York City

Tivoli AM/FM Table Radio 
The tuner on this table radio is designed to bring in even the weakest stations, and the simple wood cabinet it’s nestled in improves the acoustics even more.   
$150 at Amazon

Gusset Featherbed
Give your mattress new life with this comfy topper. 
$114 at Amazon

Mauviel M’Heritage 150c Frying Pan
The polished-copper exterior heats more quickly and evenly than other metals, and the sides of the pan are high enough to stop most spattering.
$200 at Amazon

Old Dutch Three-Piece Beating-Bowl Set
These three solid-copper mixing bowls (in 2-, 4.5-, and 5-quart sizes) are essential for whisking eggs and more, and each has a hanging ring so it can double as kitchen décor.
$181 at Home Depot

Abstract Checkerboard and Coaster Set
This tray might inspire breakfast in bed, or for the non–early risers, it works just as well at cocktail hour. 
$105 at Of a Kind

Sonos Play: 1 Wireless Speaker
This small speaker gives you big sound — and no where’s-the-remote? headaches; it’s controlled by an app on your phone. 
$199 at Sonos

Away the Carry-on 
This indestructible carry-on is made out of premium German polycarbonate — a material unrivaled in strength and impact resistance — but it’s still light enough to hoist into the overhead bin (it weighs only 7.2 pounds) and has two USB ports, so there’s no crawling around the hotel room searching for a plug.
$225 at Away Travel

Dewalt Drill
Register for this compact tool now, tuck it away, and hope you never have to get it out again. 
$129 at Home Depot 

Vista Alegre Emerald Coffee Pot
Vista Alegra, the Portuguese company that makes this coffee pot, also provides fine china to Queen Elizabeth II of England, King Juan Carlos of Spain, and Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.
$206 at Houzz 

Edison Drop String Lights
A string of lights is all the décor any outdoor space needs.
From $208 at Amazon

Skultuna Belle Jewelry Box and Ring Holder
The Stockholm-based designers of this sculptural ring holder describe it as “a jewelry box for the bedside table”; the rings slide over the handle, and necklaces and bracelets are tucked away inside the felt-lined base.  
$135 at The Line 

This air fryer is the ultimate cooking tool and it’s really popular in Brazil, where I’m from. You can cook crispy, low-fat, low-calorie meals in less than 30 minutes. You can also bake with it in less time than in the traditional oven. Between an air fryer and a slow cooker, I don’t think I’ll ever have to order takeout again!” — Paula Machado, social-media specialist, and Adam Jackler, project manager, Springfield, New Jersey  

Marble Wall Clock
Balance out your smartphone-dominated world with this classic wall clock, designed by Copenhagen architects and carved from matte white marble.
$270 at AHAlife

Kontextur X3 Watering Can
A functional watering can, with the spout and the handle created from the same single metal tube. Made from copper, the finish will patina elegantly with regular use.
$150 at The Line 

Peacock Alley Shower Curtain
A classic piqué-cotton shower curtain with some Scarlett O’Hara–green trim. 
$135 at Anthropologie

Wedding Gift Ideas: $101-300 Edition