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Wedding Alcohol Calculator

Calculate exactly how much wine, beer, and liquor you need for your wedding reception.

Your Wedding Details
80%

80 guests expected to drink

Wine
50%
Beer
30%
Liquor
20%
Your Bar Shopping List
80
Guests Drinking
480
Total Drinks

Wine

240 drinks

48
Bottles
4
Cases (12)

Beer

144 drinks

144
Bottles/Cans
6
Cases (24)

Liquor

96 drinks

6
750ml Bottles

Champagne Toast

1 glass per guest

17
Bottles

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Mixers
32L+
Ice
150 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

A general rule is 1-2 drinks per person for the first hour, then 1 drink per hour after that. Our calculator accounts for reception length and drinking level preferences.
Typically, plan for 50% wine, 30% beer, and 20% liquor. However, this varies based on your crowd. Adjust the sliders to match your guests' preferences.
A standard bottle of wine provides about 5 glasses. For a 4-hour reception, plan for about 1 bottle per 2-3 guests who drink wine.
Yes! About 20-30% of guests typically don't drink alcohol. Our calculator lets you adjust the percentage of drinkers in your guest list.