summer weddings 2018

7 Top-Reviewed, Under-$50 Wedding Registry Items on Amazon (and Their Splurgy Alternatives)

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Deciding what items should fill your registry can be overwhelming. We’ve compiled a list of the most tried-and-true wedding registry items under $50 (as well as their pricier upgrades) to help guide you through the maze of options.

Mixing Bowls: The Standby

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“The variety of sizes is great for marinating larger cuts of meat and mixing sauce.” (4.6 stars, 2,279 reviews)

Mixing Bowls: The Splurge

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Made from solid hand-spun copper, which is (still) the metal of the moment.

Bath Towels: The Standby

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“They are so soft and absorbent!” (4.2 stars, 6,683 reviews)

Bath Towels: The Splurge

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Because someone is probably already giving you a set of Hay color-blocked hexagonal serving trays.

Tools: The Standby

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“It’s light, the battery holds the charge a long time, and the torque is awesome.” (4.4 stars, 929 reviews)

Tools: The Splurge

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For the less heavy-duty repairs: a wood-handle-screwdriver set from American manufacturer Wilde Tool.

Salt and Pepper Grinders: The Standby

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“You can adjust the salt shaker to a fine grind that is almost powder, which is great for popcorn.” (4.5 stars, 3,291 reviews)

Salt and Pepper Grinders: The Splurge

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Designed by Norm Architects with an inverted shape, so the salt and pepper particles don’t spray onto the counter.

Hand Vacuum: The Standby

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“If it is possible to love your Dustbuster, well … The dust bowl empties easily and is a snap to clean.” (4.2 stars, 13,952 reviews)

Hand Vacuum: The Splurge

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This Red Dot Award-winning “vacuum” from Germany is actually a window cleaner that sucks up dirt and condensation for a streak-free shine.

Bakeware Set: The Standby

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“My roasted potatoes slide right off, as do my sausage pinwheels … Baked my favorite caramel dessert, and it didn’t stick either.” (4.6 stars, 1,225 reviews)

Bakeware Set: The Splurge

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The enamel may not clean as easily as Rachael Ray’s bakeware, but it’s scorchproof and dishwasher-safe—and the set is pretty enough to use as serving pieces.

Party Game: The Standby

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“My wife and I play it on a regular basis with our 40-something friends and every time laugh until we cry.” (4.8 stars, 37,609 reviews)

Party Game: The Splurge

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This new Kickstarter-backed game turns players into artisans tasked with constructing the perfect stained-glass window in Barcelona’s Sagrada Família.

*This article appears in the summer 2018 issue of New York Weddings.

7 Top-Reviewed, Under-$50 Wedding Registry Items on Amazon