This week, we’re hooking one lucky reader up with a free copy of the book. Additionally, we’re throwing in a beer belt… because reading is more fun with beer, right? To enter simply leave a comment on this blog post telling us what type of beer you’ll fill your belt with. We’ll pick one winner at random this Friday at 11:59pm EST (2/10/12).  Good luck!

The Beer Belt

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What are you waiting for? Leave your comment below to become eligible! Contest is open to residents of the United States only, sorry Canada! Please use a valid email address as you leave your comment. If we’re unable to make contact with the winner within 48 hours of attempt, we will choose another name. Good luck!

Be the Man: The Man Registry® Guide for Grooms is intended to give grooms a play-by-play of the wedding planning months, answer lingering questions and debunk age-old myths. Chances are the bride already has the traditional big book of all things wedding. This book if the groom’s guide to wedding planning and it focuses on only the stuff they need (and want) to know.

Here’s a sampling of what the book has to offer:

• -Engagement ring shopping – helps grooms research so that they can make the best decision for them, their wallets and their soon-to-be-bride.
• -Wedding plan of attack and duties for dudes – includes tips for staying within budget and a timeline and checklist for getting things done before the wedding bells ring.
• -Wedding party and guest list – contains questions to ask yourself before asking groomsmen to partake in your wedding and how to determine who will share the special day with you.
• -Registering for gifts – provides answers to why grooms should be involved in gift registry and choosing groom-friendly gifts. Groomsmen gifts – outlines popular gift ideas and trends, discusses budget tips and how and when to present the gifts to the wedding party.
• -Bachelor party – give rules and guidelines to follow that will ensure this is an epic night (or weekend).
• -Style and attire – everything you need to know to look your best on wedding day and adding some personal flair.
• -Ceremony, reception and wedding night – lets you know what to expect and what to prepare for each step of the day of your life.-
• -Honeymoon – guides newlyweds through planning a stress-free and luxurious trip together.

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For media and interview requests, please contact author Chris Easter. You can also connect further via Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Kevin’s story begins (as most marriages do) in happier times. That happiness lasted until July 5th, 2009, when his wife of 12 years announced she was leaving. From the book cover – When she left, she had no interest in grabbing her wedding dress on the way out. “What am I going to do with it?” he asked. “Whatever the f**k you want,” she replied. After careful consideration, Kevin did what any newly divorced man would do with his ex-wife’s wedding dress: He made it into a cape, an oven mitt, a shower curtain and then decided to document his experience in a blog.

I’ve gotten to know Kevin over the last year, and believe his story to be truly unique. His book adds to the lore of his tale and actually brings his story full circle. If you haven’t visited his blog or seen any of the dress uses, I highly recommend picking up a copy on Amazon.

Dress use #50: snow camouflage

Dress use #49: MC Hammer Pants

Dress use #52: scarecrow

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Want a copy of Kevin’s book? Simply leave a comment below with what your use would be for the wedding dress. On Friday (10/28), we’ll randomly select two winners and send them each a copy of the book!

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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!