Wedding Alcohol Calculator
Calculate the perfect amount of wine, beer, champagne, and spirits for your wedding reception
Plan Your Wedding Bar
Total invited guests including non-drinkers
Duration affects beer consumption calculations
Select Alcohol Types to Serve
🍷 Wine Configuration
🍺 Beer Configuration
Rule: 1 beer per person per hour
🥂 Champagne Configuration
🥂 Wedding Bar Planning Tips
Example: 200-Guest Wedding
Bob & Alice's Wedding
Guests: 200 people, 6-hour reception
Wine: 100 wine drinkers → 47 bottles (24 red, 24 white)
Beer: 57 beer drinkers → 342 beers (15 cases)
Champagne: 200 for toasts → 29 sparkling wine bottles
Total Cost: Approximately $2,230
Calculation Rules
Wine
Guests ÷ 2.15 = Bottles needed
Beer
1 beer × guests × hours
Champagne
Standard: Guests ÷ 9
Sparkling: Guests ÷ 7
Vodka
0.5L per vodka drinker
Additional Spirits (per 100 guests)
Wedding Bar Planning Guide
Essential Planning Considerations
- •Guest Demographics: Consider age groups and drinking preferences
- •Season & Time: Summer weddings favor white wine and beer
- •Reception Style: Cocktail vs. seated dinner affects consumption
- •Food Service: More food generally means less alcohol consumption
- •Budget Planning: Alcohol typically represents 10-15% of wedding budget
Service Recommendations
• Champagne Toast: Essential for ceremony moments
• Cocktail Hour: Focus on wine, beer, and signature cocktails
• Dinner Service: Wine pairings with courses
• Dancing Hours: Lighter drinks and plenty of water
Cost-Saving Strategies
Bulk Purchasing
Buy wine and beer in bulk from warehouse stores. Consider buying directly from wineries or breweries.
Signature Cocktails
Limit to 2-3 signature cocktails instead of full bar service to control costs and simplify planning.
Seasonal Selection
Choose wines and beers that are in season and readily available to avoid premium pricing.
Return Policy
Many suppliers allow returns of unopened bottles. Buy slightly more to avoid shortages.