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Wedding presents still in use

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NanaCorinne Sat 29-Aug-26 11:53:44

Yesterday the bread bin that we were given as a wedding present broke. It must be 51 years old and it made me wonder how many other people’s wedding presents are still in daily use. I can think of at least four household items that I use regularly. Anyone else?

ViceVersa Sat 29-Aug-26 12:06:13

We still have a number of things which we received as wedding presents (42 years ago) and which are regularly in use, including towels, chopping boards, a mixing bowl, casserole dishes and probably more. I'm also using several items which my late MiL received as wedding presents, which would be in the early 1950s.

Tenko Sat 29-Aug-26 12:06:30

We’ve been married 37 years and still use the toasted sandwich maker which was a wedding present . We’ve got a few items left from an everyday crockery set. Ditto everyday glasses .

Witzend Sat 29-Aug-26 12:14:22

My trusty old Kenwood Chef. We did once have to get it repaired and serviced, but that can’t be bad for a present bestowed in 1974!

The only other present we still have is a lovely little Indian silver box, from a sister who asked whether I’d like something beautiful and useless.🙂

J52 Sat 29-Aug-26 12:18:37

Witzend

My trusty old Kenwood Chef. We did once have to get it repaired and serviced, but that can’t be bad for a present bestowed in 1974!

The only other present we still have is a lovely little Indian silver box, from a sister who asked whether I’d like something beautiful and useless.🙂

My 1974 Kenwood started playing up mid baking for a sale. DH replaced it immediately via on line purchase. The old Kenwood languishes in the garage.

Elusivebutterfly Sat 29-Aug-26 12:22:47

I regularly use a carving tray, though the matching knife and fork are no longer around. For Christmas and special occasions, I use the cutlery set we were given. I have two left of a set of six whisky glasses, but do not use them.