How to Give an Amish Wedding Gift

According to Amish tradition, wedding gifts should be practical items that a young couple can use to set up their first home.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Amish Wedding Quilts
• Linens
• Canned Goods
• Cooking Pots
• Pan
• Silverware
• Teapots
• Amish Wedding Gifts
• Tool Sets

1. Give nonperishable food items that the newlyweds can use to stock their pantry for the winter ahead.

2. Select simple, sturdy dishware that can serve the family for many years.

3. Provide basic tools for work around the house or on the farm.

4. Buy quality pots and pans and other cookware that will be useful for preparing meals.

5. Participate in an Amish quilting bee to make a wedding quilt with the traditional double wedding ring design to keep the couple warm during the cold months.

6. Select bedding, linens and towels that the couple will need in their home.

7. Chip in with others to purchase large appliances, such as a gas refrigerator and stove, since these are essential items in the Amish lifestyle.

8. Remember that the Amish don't watch television or listen to the radio, since such activities take away from the family's interactions. Avoid giving gifts along these lines.

Tips & Warnings

• Amish wedding gifts should be given when the bride and groom visit you as part of their extended honeymoon.
• Understand that the Amish place little value on material goods. They cherish God, the Amish Church and their families. Any gift you give should take these beliefs into account.