Trust the New York Times to come up with laughably, ridiculous wedding gifts. I don't know many people who can afford a $609 espresso maker as a wedding gift. I don't know that many people who really need a $609 espresso maker.
I think the best wedding gifts are practical things. They get used everyday, last for years, and have a little flare. Not like the crystal sugar bowls that Auntie Liz gave us, which have remained in a box for ten years. Here's my list of the best wedding gifts:
1. Cash. It never goes out of style. I'm Italian, so this is what we do. $100 if you don't go to the wedding; $150-200 if you go to the wedding. I'm not a big fan of the tradition of the wedding couple walking around the room to collect the checks in a silk bag, but money is always good.
2. The Gift Registry. People put stuff on the list, because they really need it. Get it for them. You can throw in something small of your own to add creativity. A couple of my friends bought us sheets off the registry and then added candles and some Al Green tapes.
3. I'm a huge fan of Tiffany's. They have a quite reasonable selection of wedding gifts. Go for the vases and the serving bowls, because you know that they'll get used. Check out this wicker weave vase for $85. Their Monterey vase is $130 -- cute and reasonable.
5. Wine and martini glasses. There have been casualties, but there are still enough in circulation.
Other online sources: Harry b had a good post at Crooked Timber a while ago on this.
Forbes reviews online wedding registries.
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