Mark your wedding day with a cigar - or two (or a quiet evening with your closest people).
There are a few simple ways to include cigars in your wedding celebrations:
- The night before: a low-key option — relax with a few close friends and family the evening before the ceremony. It’s intimate, personal, and pressure-free.
- Self-managed cigar bar: set out a curated selection at the venue for guests who want to try one. Keep it simple with a few sizes and a short how-to note.
- Hired cigar service: if you want a polished experience, hire a cigar aficionado to run a full cigar bar and guide guests through selections and etiquette.
A cigar moment doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive.
As The Cigar Merchant of New Zealand for 30+ years, I’ve seen wedding cigar plans range from a handful of stogies with the groomsmen to full lounges staffed by experts.
Typical sweet spots:
- A small pre-wedding gathering for the inner circle
- A few cigars available after dinner for family and close friends
- An hour after speeches when the couple and their inner circle step aside to mingle — a perfect time for one cigar (avoid long Churchill-sized smokes if you’ll be short on time)
Budget-friendly options
- Wedding cigar packs: small boxes with a couple of special cigars, samples for curious guests, or larger boxes for the cigar-loving crowd
- We can create packs to suit any budget — email us your budget and guest count and we’ll recommend options
Custom and upgraded touches (lead times apply)
- Custom cedar spills with the wedding date/party details (approx. 2-4 weeks)
- Custom cigar menu with tasting notes
- Engraved cigar cutter or lighter for the groom (7 days)
- Engraved humidor marking the wedding date (7 days)
- Custom presentation boxes to invite or gift the wedding party (2-4 weeks)
- Cigar aficionado for hire across New Zealand for a full-service cigar bar
Cigars are seeing a resurgence as a way to mark life’s milestones — they invite you to slow down, sit with friends, and savour a moment. Whether it’s a quiet pre-wedding smoke with your closest people or a classy cigar bar on the day, a little planning makes it memorable without overshadowing the celebration.
Want help choosing cigars or building a pack for your wedding?
Tell us your guest count, vibe, and budget and I’ll suggest options; simply email sales@canteros.nz to get started with making your big day that little bit more memoriable!