The best kept secret in steak is no longer a secret. We’re happy to announce that we’ve recently joined forces with Sweetwood Cattle Co. to offer several of their exquisite steak gift packs on The Man Registry. This means that you can now show your appreciation for the best man, groomsmen and ushers with an edible, mouth watering assortment of some of the tastiest steak (the gift packs work great for holiday shopping as well)! The filet, ribeye, strip and Grand Champion assortment will ship to you directly to you from our USDA facility via 2day air to ensure the highest quality and freshness.

Hunger incuding: the Sweetwood Cattle Co. strip steak

Sweetwood Cattle is the creation of Ryan Wood, a former NFL player and co-founder of Under Armour. Ryan gave up the corporate life to pursue his dream of owning a cattle ranch in his native Colorado. The ranch, located near Steamboat Springs, measures 652 acres and is the source for some of the highest quality beef this writer has ever tasted. The secret to Sweetwood’s success isn’t much of a secret at all.. it’s just good ‘ol fashion American beef raising.

From Ryan:

“Our feed program is sustainable from top to bottom. Our cattle are raised on grass from birth to 15 months, and then introduced to blended grains from Colorado along with a ‘sweet’ treat that we’ve created for added energy and overall health. A calculated amount of sugar from beets grown in Colorado and various natural herbs give our cattle a natural boost of energy during critical winter months. No hormones, no antibiotics, no shortcuts.” – via American Cowboy

So whether you’re in the market for some edible wedding party gifts or holding a bachelor party cookout — we highly recommend checking out Sweetwood’s offerings. You’ll thank us later!

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How often do you grill steak? What’s your favorite cut? Tell us what you love in the comment section below.

From Beatles wedding songs to grocery bag invitations, we think there’s a little something for everyone in today’s groom-approved link roundup. If you like what any of these links have to offer, share the love by leaving a comment. Us bloggers appreciate the feedback.

The Top 5 Beatles Wedding Songs - gigmasters

BBG’s Groom Tips – be better guys

10 Steps to Keeping Things Hot in the Bedroom – gq

TV’s Greatest Marriage Proposals – warming glow

Is Marriage Changing? Or Did We Just Screw it Up? – ask men

10 Great Fall Date Ideas – art of manliness

5 Cufflink Sets That Won’t Bore You to Death – the groom says

Wedding Invitations Made From Grocery Bags? – offbeat bride

[Wedding Jewelry] How to Buy Conflict-Free – staggered usa

How to Compliment a Women – mankind unplugged

Today’s post comes courtesy of our friends at Next Day Flyers. They’ve got some helpful tips on place card holder and save-the-date savings — so pay attention!

So is your fiancée running around like crazy trying to plan every last detail of the upcoming wedding? Of course she is. She wants everything to be perfect. But that’s why you love her right?  Perhaps you could help her out with a detail or two.  It will make both your lives much more pleasant. Start with the printing needs. There’s a great online printer, Next Day Flyers, who is offering folded business cards which work great as place card holders.  The best part about ordering these cards is the low price tag. As we all know any product related to weddings is automatically given a higher price tag. A bit of a wedding markup is always factored in. These folded business cards however aren’t specifically marketed as wedding place card holders. They are nonetheless a card that’s the exact same size as a place holder but given a different name.  Thus you’re not stabbed in the gut with the high price tag. You can get a set of 100 for less than $40, which should help keep you aligned with your budget.

If you haven’t sent out save the date announcements yet, once again you should avoid going to printing companies specializing in wedding needs. Just find an online printing company offering postcards. The bigger name printers will have a tool on their site to allow you to create and design your announcement online. How hard is it to upload a photo of you and your significant other, add a personalized message and order? It’s not hard at all, and it doesn’t have to be expensive either.  A set of 100 4”x6” postcards can be purchased for less than $25.  So before your wife-to-be starts nagging you even further, take some initiative and get a couple things done. It will help her out, and you’ll come out looking like a hero.

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This post presented by Next Day Flyers.

Guys: are you getting involved with the design and printing of the wedding or rehearsal dinner invitations? Share your printing experience in the comment section below.

Today we are proud to unveil the cover for our upcoming book: Be the Man: The Man Registry Guide for Grooms. The book is now available for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and will be released on December 6th in stores and on e-readers. Stay tuned for more updates and giveaways as the release date approaches!

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We want your opinion. What do you think of the cover? Like it? Or do you think it’ll end up being used as a dartboard? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!

This is not the greatest blog post in the world. This is just a tribute.

The wedding blogging community was hammered with some rough news earlier this week when my good friend Brian Leahy announced that he’ll be significantly scaling things back on The Groom Says blog. While the site isn’t being completely shuttered, new TGS posts will be few and far between as Brian focuses on bigger goals (like his lifelong dream of becoming a professional bull rider). For the past few years, Brian’s original and snarky writing style has inspired and entertained both grooms and fellow industry folk alike. It’s no secret that there aren’t many groom-centric wedding resources… and this week we lost one of the best.

In lieu of an embarrassing roast, today I honor Brian by sharing some of his greatest hits. You hardcore TGS fans will notice one post that’s missing. Trust me, I tried to track it down. I searched for it in the deepest, uncharted corners of cyberspace. Sadly, I fear it has disappeared into the abyss. That being said, try these gems on for size:

Honey, Where’s My Harness, or “the Man-gerie Post”

Real Groom Issues: Proposal Pressure

Taking the Scenic Route to the Rehearsal Dinner (guest post for GroomsAdvice)

Thinking Outside the Boutonniere Box (guest post for GroomsAdvice)

e-Groom: Another Role for Men Who Can’t Design But Can Type Real Groom

Groom Points: The Scorecard (when we knew for certain that this guy was for real)

Putting the “Fest” Back in “Infestation”: How to Avoid Bed Bugs on Your Wedding Night (guest post for GroomsAdvice)

Dozens of other entries warranted consideration. Instead of posting them all here, I encourage you to head over to The Grooms Says where all posts are permanently archived.

As I write this, the Yankees are down 3-2 to the Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS. Brian, I’ve always tried to jab you as often as possible for being a Yankee fan. Do I feel bad about it? No. Tonight, however, I’m on your side. Let’s go Yanks!

We'll miss you, Madman. Godspeed.

-ce