The modern wedding reception goes way beyond your standard fare of dinner and dancing. Couples are constantly finding new and innovative ways to show their guests a good time, from Instagram-worthy photo ops to food trucks offering late-night eats. And of all these reception ?goodies,? one of the most popular is the cigar bar.
A cigar bar is a great way to add a touch of old-school class to your wedding reception and treat your guests to an experience they might not have tried before. But how exactly do you set up a cigar bar" Here are a few simple tips to get you started.
Talk to Your Venue
First things first: if you want to have a cigar bar at your wedding, you need to make sure your venue is cool with it. Some wedding venues don?t allow smoking anywhere on their premises, and this can stop your cigar bar dreams dead in their tracks. But, of course, you never know until you ask! Talk to your venue and find out about their smoking policy. Ask tons of questions to make sure you understand where your guests can smoke, how to dispose of butts and ashes, and every other detail to make sure you?re following the rules.
Once you?ve got the green light from your vendor, there?s still one more thing to do: GET IT ALL IN WRITING. If your vendor contract clearly states what you can and cannot do with your cigar bar, you?ll be protected from any fees the venue may try to sneak into your bill.
Find the Perfect Spot
Even if your venue is totally on board with the cigar bar, it?s l...