Custom cigar bands for a wedding?

[mcgrubbs]

Guys,

A close friend has tasked me with obtaining cigars for his wedding with customized bands for the occasion. I am happy to help, but also very leary of the quality of the cigars we would be getting.

I have found a place online that will produce custom labels with or without the cigars. I am wondering if just ordering bands and then putting them on good cigars myself is a viable option?

Does anyone here have a reputable source for good cigars and good work on the labels? Thanks much.

 

[Footbag]

How many cigars? I re-labeled about 30 cigars with a home made band myself. I used MS paint, and scissors. If you're talking about more then that, it could be a pain. I would provide the cigars if I were you, you don't want to have to smoke a machine made cigar.

 

[BlindedByScience]

I've never actually seen the results, but I've read from folks that have seen them and laser engraved cigars would be pretty cool. Corona Cigar sells a bunch of different brands, and the laser engraving is only $50.00 / box of 25 additional, which doesn't seem out of line for a special occasion.

Cheers - B.B.S.

 

[MadMonk]

One thing you might consider, if you choose to band your own, is how easy or difficult it will be to get the labels off without damaging the cigar. Fuente would be tough. So add it under to the existing band (like Rocky Patel) or Get a decent unbanded Bundle Cigar, and add the label. Maybe Rocky Patel Seconds of some sort.

 

[CigarAl]

You should call Tampa Sweethearts. Talk to Darlene

If memory serves me correctly they they do custom cello and I think bands. At least the used to.

They would put the custom work on Fuente cigars (including Hemingways).

Worth a call.

Alan

 

[whopper]

I saw this topic in the Retailers Section, you may want to check out:

Linky

 

[ironpeddler]

Did you try this place?

LINK

 

[RCReecer]

For the cigars, try the CI deal on the fresh hand rolled Perdomo. Bundle of 50 is pretty decently priced. They come unbanded, and a little time in the humidor make them an awesom smoke.