Newly married? Get ready for a whole lot of gifts you’ve always (or never) wanted

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azel tov! You’re engaged! From the moment your engagement becomes official until two years after your wedding, you will become the recipient of many gifts. The first time you see that gift box wrapped in shiny paper, you will eagerly tear open the wrapping paper to reveal its contents. With time, your anticipation may fade a bit, especially after multiples of the same gift, and once it falls to you to store these items. Be sure to keep a spare room for all these packages, as they will pile up quickly — and so will the wrapping paper and customized fancy bags that are just too pretty to throw out.

Here are the top wedding gifts you always wanted, never wanted, and have suddenly discovered that you want now:

Lucite Water Pitcher

A water pitcher may seem like an ideal gift. After all, everyone gets thirsty, and water is an important staple at Shabbos seudos, weekday meals, and any other time. Much to your chagrin, however, you soon discover that your beautiful Lucite pitcher with its delicate gold and silver handle can only hold five cups of water. It’s obvious that the pitcher was intended for a couple who got married in the dead of the winter and each drink only 2.5 cups of water a day. Unfortunately, the pitcher is not ideal for when you serve spicy dips, have your in-laws for Shabbos, or on a 90-degree summer’s day.