In conjunction with MagnetStreet.com’s Charity Design Contest, we’re giving away 100 Wedding/Rehearsal Invitations to one lucky groom or bride. To enter and become eligible, simply “like” TheManRegistry.com on Facebook anytime on Wednesday May 19th. A winner will be randomly drawn from all eligible entrants and notified via Facebook on Thursday, May 20th.

The prize can be redeemed for 100 wedding or rehearsal invitations OR any accessory or additional items up to a $600 value at MagnetStreet.com (shipping & handling and tax not included).

AND don’t forget to head over the MagnetStreet’s Facebook page and vote for THE MAN REGISTRY in their Charity Invitation Design Contest!

Fun Facts about MagnetStreet:

- MagnetStreet’s Wedding Invitations are made from 100% post-consumer paper and their Letterpress Invitations are 100% cotton fiber so no trees are harmed.

-They partner with World Relief to provide employment to international refugees who have fled civil war in their home countries.  Many of them have purchased homes and become citizens during their time at MagnetStreet.

-They pioneered the Save the Date Magnet idea and it remains their most popular product five years later.

Enter The Man Registry’s Ultimate Groom Contest by leaving a blog comment below! The winning groom will receive over $1100 worth of prizes.

Grooms – Nominate yourself as The Ultimate Groom. Tell us a unique way you’ve gotten involved with the wedding planning or share a story that shows how you stand out from other grooms.

Brides – Has your man gone above and beyond your expectations when it comes to getting involved in the planning? Tell us why your groom is a step above the rest and deserves this great prize pack.

Nominations can be as long/short as you like.

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You can also enter the contest by fanning us on Facebook and posting a comment on our wall with your nomination OR  tweeting your nomination and tagging with #ultimategroom.

We’ve teamed with Whiteflash.com to launch our first Twitter #followfriday contest TODAY!

Here’s how it works: Post a #followfriday tweet anytime today (Friday, February 18th) that includes both @themanregistry AND @WFDiamondDebi.  All entries will be placed in a drawing to take place Monday, February 22nd.

Who’s eligible: Anyone with a Twitter account.

The prizes: One (1) grand prize winner will be drawn at random and will win a DVD copy of Law Abiding Citizen AND a pair of Whiteflash Titanium Cufflinks Accented with 14k Yellow Gold Rope (valued at $275) that were featured in the film.  (20) additional names will also be randomly drawn and will win a secret “consolation prize.” Hint: diamond lovers will be able to enjoy this consolation prize throughout 2010. Winners will be notified via Twitter on Monday February, 22nd. Please follow either @themanregistry or @wfdiamonddebi so we can notify you via direct message.

Don’t know what #followfriday is: That’s ok, just paste “#followfriday @themanregistry @wfdiamonddebi” in a tweet. Boom. You’re entered.

Thanks to everyone who entered our ‘Worst Christmas Gift Ever’ contest.’  After reading all of the entries, we actually feel sorry for everyone who submitted their bad gift stories. I mean, do your families and friends actually care about you?

Here are a few favorites that just missed the cut:

One year I got nothing! I’m 1 of 10 kids and somehow I was forgotten on Christmas but everyone else had a gift under the tree so to make up for it my mother wrapped up one of her oven mitts (and acted like she had it in her room the whole time)because she thought I liked to help her cook… Needless to say I have never forgotten my kids on Christmas! – andy b.

potato skewer set—–we are a family of 3. It would make 1 potato at a time in 45 minutes and had at least 20 parts to wash. We could microwave the potatoes on a plate for 10 minutes. It had a clearance price on it for $1.oo, Would have preferred to give them a dollar – emily

Several years ago an aunt of mine (who flaunts money) gave my husband and me a gift that was in a large black velvet box. We were curious as to what she could have possibly gotten us. Very carefully I removed the large Oriental horse from the box. It was the ugliest, useless thing I have ever seen. I don’t even want to think about where she may have bought it. Perhaps a 3rd or 4th hand store. Needless to say, it did not make it home with us. – billie

And the winner….

My grandmother got me a dirty cowbell for Christmas. It was pretty big. I have no idea why she gave it to me, at the time I was 17 year old high school girl..why would I need a cowbell? I didn’t live on a farm.. – melanie

Congrats to Melanie! She’ll be receiving a LSU Tigers Grill Topper Set!

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If you’re interested in purchasing a Grill Topper as a gift, we have two styles available on The Man Registry:

NCAA Grill Topper – http://www.themanregistry.com/ProductDetails.aspx?PID=2655&CategoryId=500
NCAA Hot Dog Grill Topper – http://www.themanregistry.com/ProductDetails.aspx?PID=2655&CategoryId=500

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Man Registry!

Remember how much it used to suck getting clothes every year for Christmas when you were a kid? Well some of us guys still have to deal with that disappointment as grownups. How many ties, watches and jelly-of-the-month subscriptions do we really need? This Christmas, The Man Registry is letting you take matters into your own hands. If your friends and family won’t buy you cool gifts, then win one for yourself!

Enter: The Grill Topper. This genius invention allows you to sear your favorite NCAA team’s logo into steak, burgers, chicken or whatever other crazy concoction you’re grilling up. We’re giving away a set of Grill Toppers featuring the team of your choice. All you have to do is tell us the worst Christmas gift you’ve ever received. Be descriptive (and photos help)! You can enter by leaving a comment below, tweeting us or posting to our Facebook page. On Friday, December 11th, we’ll select our favorite!

….or if you don’t wanna wait, you can buy one yourself by clicking the images below

The 550 Grill Topper sears a solo team logo onto the meat of your choice.

Turn your hot dog or brat into a fan-dog with the Hot Dog Grill Topper.

Grill for the entire party with the 1311 Family Size Grill Topper

Winner will receive (1) 550 NCAA Single Grill Topper, (1) Hot Dog Grill Topper & (1) Family Size Grill Topper. If preferred team is not available in all three models, we will substitute with a duplicate of available models. Available teams are: Alabama, Arizona St., Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Florida St., Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Iowa St., Kansas, Kansas St., Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, NC St., Nebraska, Ohio St., Oklahoma, Oklahoma St., Oregon, Purdue, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, UCLA, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, Wisconsin.