By Terri Nicum, Special Advertising Sections Writer
Photos by John Oligny and Ted Roberts

Want a wedding gift that will bedazzle your favorite bride and groom to be? The gifts displayed should put extra sparkle in the bride's eyes and make the groom sit up and take notice. The items are on the extravagant side—and therefore not things most couples just setting up housekeeping would buy for themselves. They are gifts one might request of a fairy godmother or godfather. Want to make some magic?

Coffee Service

Host and hostess will establish a sterling reputation for elegance with this Epsilon silver coffee and tea service by Puifocat, available at Hermes of Paris at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Items are sold by the piece, ranging from $1,140 for the sugar bowl and $1,440 for the creamer to $2,370 for the coffee pot or teapot. The tray is $2,370. (714) 437-1725.

Espresso Machine

Your favorite couple can steam up coffee-house delights at home. Designed by Luca Trazzi, this Francis Francis espresso machine features a pump design. It's carried by Williams Sonoma in Pasadena. $699.95. (626) 795-5045.

Mixing Bowls

Fun and functional, this three-piece oven-to-table Emile Henry mixing bowl set is available from Sur la Table in Pasadena. The bowls come in several bright hues that add zest to a table or visual appeal to open cupboards. $69.95. (626) 744-9987.

Table Settings

These plates—in a choice of platinum or copper spirals—make for an elegant table setting. The cup, saucer and plates are limoge china by J.L Coquet, available from Barneys New York in Beverly Hills (310) 777-5709). The plates and saucer are Hemisphere Platinum, with a Hemisphere Stripe Platinum salad plate. The tableware is $325 for a five-piece set. The Hermes logo flatware is $170 for a spoon, fork and knife from Hermes Paris at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. (714) 437-1725).

Antler Carving Set

The lord of the manor will serve guests in high style with this four-piece carving set made of stainless steel with stag antler handles. The antlers are collected when stags shed them naturally in the fall, so no animals were harmed to bring your happy couple this bounty. The carving tools come in a case. From Asprey and Garrard in Beverly Hills. $475. (310) 550-0520.

Egyptian Cotton Towels

Pamper your happy pair with these Garnet Hill Signature towels made of long-staple Egyptian cotton. Generously sized, the towels come in light green, grey, cornflower blue, coral and peacock, among other colors. $24 for a bath towel (30 inches by 54 inches) and $44 for a bath sheet (36 inches by 70 inches). Order by catalog from (800) 622-6216.

Ice Cream Cups

Maybe your dynamic duo weren't born with silver spoons in their mouths, but you can remedy that! Silver-plated and made in Italy for Vivre, this Sundae Best ice cream service includes a one-pint holder ($125), ice cream cups and spoons ($150 for a set of two) and a large serving spoon ($115). Available by catalogue at (800) 411-6515.

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