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.
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
We all love the traditions of autumn: bonfires, football, tailgating, and weddings. Yes, you read that correctly — weddings. We know it’s a tough pill for a lot of guys to swallow, but fall weddings are a very popular choice for brides. Read More
One of the hottest trends in the wedding industry is the growing popularity of man showers. Grooms out there are probably thinking: “Do I even want to know what a man shower is?” Believe it or not, the answer to that question is yes! Read More
To help prep you for the wedding reception, here’s a short checklist that will help give you a clear idea of everything you’ll need to do. Read More
It’s becoming more and more common for the bride to keep her last name or to go with the hyphenated name. However, if she’s a traditionalist, here’s a short guide to help your new wife officially change her name. Read More
These days, it seems that you need a license to do just about anything. And getting married is no different. Every state in the United States requires a marriage license for a couple to wed. Read More
It’s becoming more common for engaged couples to have at least one shower that includes the groom and some of his friends. Here are a few couples shower theme ideas – all created with the man in mind. Read More
Whiteflash.com is an e-boutique specializing in diamond jewelry. Founded in 1999, they provide online diamond shoppers with tips, guides, and of course their “super ideal” cut diamonds. They are one of the web’s foremost expert on diamond engagement rings, wedding bands, and anniversary gifts.
Chef Andre and the team at KathyIreland Designs are here with wedding flower expert advice. They’ve made it easy for you to find beautiful top quality fresh cut wedding flowers. Visit KathyIreland.com for more food, entertainment and culture advice.
Because every couple and every wedding is unique, chances are that your expenses will differ from the following list. However, it should be a good starting point to begin planning your wedding budget. Read More
Simon Daykin is an award winning event designer, planner and Groom Stylist with Fire Fly Occasions. Simon strives to get grooms involved in the wedding planning process and have their opinions heard. He understands that grooms can get left out or pushed out of the planning process so he’s here to help and answer any common groom questions.
American Bachelor Party is your one stop shop for planning a Bachelor Party in New York City and Atlantic City. Founded by two Wall Street guys, American Bachelor Party combines top service with excellent value. The idea for American Bachelor Party was conceived after the founders successfully planned party after party for their friends with better and better results. Each time, the planners received top compliments on their choices of restaurants, hotels, nightlife, and entertainment. Piggybacking on these successful parties, it made sense to reward the establishments that treat their bachelor parties with the best service. The founders approached each establishment and came up with unique bachelor party packages. In turn, American Bachelor Party is able to pass on these great deals to you and your friends.
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.
