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.
For each gift you receive, you’ll need to write a personal and thoughtful thank you card to the gift giver. But don’t sweat. While the thank you note doesn’t have to be long, it should be personal and let the reader know that their generosity is appreciated. Read More
Once the difficult process of creating your wedding guest list and sending out the invitations is finally over, it’s time to consider ways to help make those guests who come in from out of town feel welcome. Read More
Elaborate blowout weddings are becoming a thing of the past. But although money may be tight right now, it doesn’t mean you still can’t have an amazing wedding. Read More
Once you’ve taken care of the engagement ring and mastered the art of getting down on one knee, it’s time to check off another important milestone in the wedding process. Read More
Want a wedding that’s outside the norm? If you and your bride-to-be are an adventurous, travel-loving couple, a destination wedding may be a perfect fit. Read More
The wedding day is finally almost here. You’ve made it this far, now just be sure to finish strong by getting your beautiful bride a wedding present. Read More
We know that the last thing you want to do is leave Great Uncle Fred or your freshman-year roomie off the list. But, depending on your venue’s capacity, it’s likely that cuts will have to be made. Here are some tips that will help make this process a little easier. Read More
Because there are a lot of options when it comes to wedding transportation, we’ve broken it down to help simplify the decision. Here are some of the most popular options. Read More
Boxers or briefs? Fries or chips? Band or DJ? These are some of life’s toughest debates. For our purposes here, we’ll be discussing the question of whether to hire a band or a DJ for your reception entertainment. Read More
Having trouble picking out songs for the wedding reception? Take a look at the following suggestions. The list is made up of traditional wedding “classics” and some newer, trendier picks. Read More
Seeing your son get married is one of the proudest moments in a parent’s life. Here’s a quick reminder of the most typical responsibilities of the mother of the groom. Read More
Seeing your son get married is one of the proudest moments in a parent’s life. Here’s a quick reminder of the most typical responsibilities of the father of the groom. Read More
It’s always nice to have an event scheduled outside of the wedding ceremony and wedding reception so you can visit with everyone. Here are a few suggestions for activities you can arrange for the weekend of your wedding. Read More
You’ve been asked to be an usher. Now what? Obviously, your main responsibility will be seating guests as they arrive for the ceremony. However, there are a few other tasks you might be expected to help out with. Here’s a short checklist of important details and responsibilities you’ll need to remember for the rehearsal and on the big day. Read More
Want to do your part to save the environment? There are plenty of ways to make your wedding more environmentally friendly. Read More
This wedding tradition often stirs up a debate. If you’re not familiar with the dollar or “money” dance, it consists of your male guests lining up to dance with the bride while your female guests line up to dance with the groom. 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.
