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Wedding Drink Calculator
Estimate how many drinks to buy for a wedding.
Wedding Drink Calculator
Elegantly estimate bar stock for your celebration
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Celebration Scale
Total Guests
People
Event Duration
Hours
Guest Profile
Bar Type
Shopping List
Wine Bottles
40
750ml bottles
Beer Cases
4
24-pack cases
Liquor Bottles
8
750ml bottles
Champagne
12
Bottles (Toast)
Ice Required
100
Pounds (lbs)
Soft Drinks
25
Liters / Gallons
The Ice Rule: Calculate 1 to 1.5 lbs of ice per person to account for both cooling and serving.
Champagne Toast: One bottle of champagne serves approximately 6-8 people for a formal toast only.
Don't forget mixers: Budget for 3 cans of soda/tonic per bottle of liquor for a smooth self-serve bar.
About the Wedding Drink Calculator
Estimate how many drinks to buy for a wedding.
How to use the Wedding Drink Calculator
- Enter your guest count and event length.
- Choose Full Bar or Beer & Wine Only, and how much your guests drink: Light Social, Standard Average or Party Heavy.
- Press Calculate Bar Stock.
Formula and method
A common planning rule is about one drink per guest per hour, with the first hour slightly higher.
Tips
- Round up and add a small reserve, because running out is worse than having leftovers.
- Always provide non-alcoholic drinks and water.
Frequently asked questions
How many drinks per guest should I plan?
About one drink per hour per guest is a common starting point.