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How to Give an Amish Wedding Gift

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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:

  1. Step 1

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

  2. Step 2

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

  3. Step 3

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

  4. Step 4

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

  5. Step 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. Step 6

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

  7. Step 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. Step 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.

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