Chris Easter is a co-founder of The Man Registry. He is recognized as a national expert in the groom’s niche of the wedding industry and has appeared on and been quoted by a variety of TV shows, magazines, and wedding industry panels. Some of his favorites include The New York Times, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc., The Knot, Wedding MBA and ABC’s 20/20. Chris is the author of Be The Man: The Man Registry Guide for Grooms which was published by Alpha Books in 2012. He has served on the board of Children’s Mercy Hospital Ambassadors and has helped raise thousands of dollars for this Kansas City institution. When he’s not working, Chris enjoys reading, traveling, watching sports, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.
I love providing our customers with world-class customer service. There’s a huge difference between saying you’re driven by customers — and practicing it. At The Man Registry, it drives what we do every day.
As a bourbon lover, I can’t recommend our mini bourbon aging barrel enough. It’s a unique, functional gift that allows you to age your own custom blend of bourbon. The barrels make great groomsmen gifts because it’s something that not a lot of guys already have.
Work as a team with your bride-to-be. Scheduling weekly or bi-weekly wedding planning date nights are a great way to kick back and relieve stress while still making some progress.
Deciding when to ask your groomsmen to be a part of your wedding is a key moment in the wedding planning process. These are the people who will stand by your side on one of the most important days of your life, so it’s only natural to want everything to be perfect. Timing is crucial. You don’t want to ask too early, but asking too late could lead to added stress. Read More
The opportunities are endless with things to do for the bachelor party. Maybe it’s an all-day affair or possibly a weekend celebration is in order – such as going to Vegas or arranging a float trip, hunting or fishing trip, or anything else you think the groom will enjoy. Read More
Once you’ve figured out the destination for the day/weekend, you should discuss the guests to invite with the groom. This is probably one of the most important, but sometimes overlooked areas. Read More
Typically, the bachelor party takes place between 1 and 4 months before the wedding. The “when” will greatly be impacted by how much planning needs to be done for activities during the weekend or all-day event. Making reservations and looking into the schedules of everyone who will be invited is also important to keep in mind. Read More
When deciding on a place, it is important to keep in mind what kind of scene you and the rest of the party envision for the bash. Are you looking for a relaxed environment to celebrate the groom's last night of freedom or is the group ready to shut down the bars downtown? Read More
There are many different ways to throw a bachelor party, from fancy five-star dinners to a Texas Hold’em weekend at the casino. But regardless of your party preference, there are some basic tips and advice worth following. These bachelor party do’s and don’ts can make or break the celebration – and even the groom if you’re not careful. Read More
One of the best man’s most important duties is to plan an epic bachelor party (aka stag party) to celebrate the groom’s final night of freedom before married life. If you want to plan a crazy night that the groom might not want to remember, this one’s for you. Our challenges for the groom is sure to set him up for a wild night out. This is the groom’s night, but that doesn’t mean he should get off easily. Read More
Instead of starting at a blank sheet of paper for hours on end, check out our sample vows and vow writing tips below, and consider this the walkthrough before the big game. Read More
Here are some shots that will make the hair on the back of your buddies’ necks stand up. Remember; don’t tell them what they’re about drink. Read More
As the popularity of man showers and couples showers continue to grow – now’s the perfect time for grooms to bring in some serious loot by creating their man registries. Read More
Your groomsmen and best man have been with you every step of the way — through good times and bad. Now, they’re ready to stand beside you on your wedding day. Your groomsmen will be renting tuxes, planning your bachelor party, making toasts, and helping out on the big day. It's customary (and necessary) to thank them with gifts as a token of your appreciation. The following is a detailed guide that covers the ins and outs of groomsmen gift shopping and groomsmen gift etiquette. Read More
If shopping for the men on your holiday list typically leaves you perplexed, exasperated, and/or hunting for the nearest bottle of wine (no judgment!), you’ve come to the right place. Don’t spend another minute contemplating whether he needs another “tool” or “something” for the yard. We’ll level with you: The answer is almost always no. So save yourself some stress this year, and check out these fun, dude-approved gifts we’ve rounded up instead. It’ll be our little secret. Read More
Have a cool gift for Dad yet? Father's Day is just around the corner on June 20th. Our 2021 Father's Day gift guide features 15 unique and personalized gift ideas that Dad will love. We also haven't forgotten about the husbands and grandfathers. Creative gift options are available to thank all of the special men in your life who have left a lasting impression. Read More
Rehearsal dinner planning is often the largest responsibility for the groom and his family in the wedding process. This event, which immediately follows the wedding rehearsal, is an opportunity to honor the bride and groom one final time before they take their vows. It also gives the couple a chance to thank their families and the wedding party for their support and for being a part of the wedding. While the reception will be the biggest party of the weekend, there’s no reason the rehearsal dinner can’t hold its own. Read More
While things can go wrong on the wedding day, it’s important to understand what you can control and what you can’t. One of the things you can control is ensuring that the wedding party and your wedding attire is ordered and ready in time for the big day. Read More
You've searched far and wide, but the hunt is over! We hope this helps narrow down your shopping list so you can get something great for the guys. Here's our list of the 20 best groomsmen gifts of 2021. Read More
I reached out to The Man Registry on a Saturday, just 7 days before my wedding, asking for help with my groomsmen gifts. I heard back within an hour and was able to get 8 personalized coolers in just 3 days. Ordering was easy and the quality was top notch. Would highly recommend The Man Registry!
The Man Registry is phenomenal. The customer service is exceptional - seriously. You send an e-mail and a person (a friendly one at that) actually responds within an hour. Also, gift options are diverse and plentiful so you'll be able to find what works best for you.
