WeddingAlcoholPlanner

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Wedding Alcohol Calculator examples

Compare common starting points in one place, inspect every assumption, then open the closest example in the calculator and replace it with your own figures.

How to use these examples

Examples are reference points, not recommendations for a particular product or situation. Use the comparison table to find a nearby case, check the stated inputs and limits, then run the wedding alcohol calculator with measurements you have confirmed.

Quick comparison

Every result is calculated from the inputs shown further down this page.

Example Result Wine
50 guests 330 total drinks 33 x 750 ml bottles
75 guests 496 total drinks 50 x 750 ml bottles
100 guests 660 total drinks 66 x 750 ml bottles
150 guests 991 total drinks 100 x 750 ml bottles
200 guests 1320 total drinks 132 x 750 ml bottles
25 guests 165 total drinks 17 x 750 ml bottles
100 guests beer and wine 660 total drinks 73 x 750 ml bottles
100 guests, 4 hours 550 total drinks 55 x 750 ml bottles
100 guests, party profile 826 total drinks 75 x 750 ml bottles
120 guest welcome drinks 660 total drinks 66 x 750 ml bottles

Assumptions shared by these comparisons

These points apply across most of the examples and are stated once here to keep the individual comparisons concise.

Inputs, results, and limits

Drinks by guest count

How much alcohol for 50 wedding guests?

For 50 adult guests over about 5 hours with an average drinking profile and a 50/35/15 wine, beer, and spirits split, the estimate below gives a starting bar list. Adjust guest count, hours, and the drink mix for your event, and confirm venue and supplier rules before ordering.

330 total drinks
Wine
33 x 750 ml bottles
Beer
116 bottles or cans
Spirits
3 x 750 ml bottles
Mixers
8 litres

Inputs used

  • Adult guests: 50
  • Event length: 5
  • Drinking profile: average
  • Wine share: 50
  • Beer share: 35
  • Spirits share: 15
  • Adults not drinking alcohol: 0
  • Purchasing buffer: 10

Assumptions and limits

  • Uses an average drinking profile and a 50/35/15 wine, beer, and spirits split.
  • Includes a 10% buffer; plan water, soft drinks, ice, and glassware separately.
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Drinks by guest count

How much alcohol for 75 wedding guests?

For 75 adult guests over about 5 hours with an average drinking profile and a 50/35/15 split, the estimate below is a planning starting point. Change the inputs in the calculator to match your guests and venue.

496 total drinks
Wine
50 x 750 ml bottles
Beer
174 bottles or cans
Spirits
5 x 750 ml bottles
Mixers
12 litres

Inputs used

  • Adult guests: 75
  • Event length: 5
  • Drinking profile: average
  • Wine share: 50
  • Beer share: 35
  • Spirits share: 15
  • Adults not drinking alcohol: 0
  • Purchasing buffer: 10

Assumptions and limits

  • Includes a 10% buffer; plan non-alcoholic options separately.
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Drinks by guest count

How much alcohol for 100 wedding guests?

For 100 adult guests over about 5 hours with an average drinking profile and a 50/35/15 split, the estimate below gives a starting bar list. Confirm venue corkage and supplier return policies before buying.

660 total drinks
Wine
66 x 750 ml bottles
Beer
231 bottles or cans
Spirits
6 x 750 ml bottles
Mixers
15 litres

Inputs used

  • Adult guests: 100
  • Event length: 5
  • Drinking profile: average
  • Wine share: 50
  • Beer share: 35
  • Spirits share: 15
  • Adults not drinking alcohol: 0
  • Purchasing buffer: 10

Assumptions and limits

  • Includes a 10% buffer; remote venues may want a larger buffer if returns are not possible.
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Drinks by guest count

How much alcohol for 150 wedding guests?

For 150 adult guests over about 5 hours with an average drinking profile and a 50/35/15 split, the estimate below is a planning starting point. Larger guest counts make supplier return terms and storage more important.

991 total drinks
Wine
100 x 750 ml bottles
Beer
347 bottles or cans
Spirits
9 x 750 ml bottles
Mixers
23 litres

Inputs used

  • Adult guests: 150
  • Event length: 5
  • Drinking profile: average
  • Wine share: 50
  • Beer share: 35
  • Spirits share: 15
  • Adults not drinking alcohol: 0
  • Purchasing buffer: 10

Assumptions and limits

  • Includes a 10% buffer; confirm storage, ice, and glassware for a larger bar.
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Drinks by guest count

How much alcohol for 200 wedding guests?

For 200 adult guests over about 5 hours with an average drinking profile and a 50/35/15 split, the estimate below gives a starting bar list. At this size, talk to suppliers about sale-or-return and delivery before ordering.

1320 total drinks
Wine
132 x 750 ml bottles
Beer
462 bottles or cans
Spirits
12 x 750 ml bottles
Mixers
30 litres

Inputs used

  • Adult guests: 200
  • Event length: 5
  • Drinking profile: average
  • Wine share: 50
  • Beer share: 35
  • Spirits share: 15
  • Adults not drinking alcohol: 0
  • Purchasing buffer: 10

Assumptions and limits

  • Includes a 10% buffer; large orders benefit from sale-or-return terms.
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Drinks by guest count

How much alcohol for 25 wedding guests?

For 25 adult guests over about 5 hours with an average drinking profile and a 50/35/15 wine, beer, and spirits split, the estimate below gives a starting bar list. Small weddings are sensitive to known guest preferences, so adjust for non-drinkers and venue rules.

165 total drinks
Wine
17 x 750 ml bottles
Beer
58 bottles or cans
Spirits
2 x 750 ml bottles
Mixers
4 litres

Inputs used

  • Adult guests: 25
  • Event length: 5
  • Drinking profile: average
  • Wine share: 50
  • Beer share: 35
  • Spirits share: 15
  • Adults not drinking alcohol: 0
  • Purchasing buffer: 10

Assumptions and limits

  • Includes a 10% buffer; known non-drinkers matter more in a small guest list.
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Drink mix example

Beer and wine estimate for 100 wedding guests

For 100 adult guests over about 5 hours with a beer-and-wine-only split, the estimate below divides the planned drinks between wine and beer. Plan soft drinks, water, and alcohol-free options separately.

660 total drinks
Wine
73 x 750 ml bottles
Beer
297 bottles or cans
Spirits
0 x 750 ml bottles
Mixers
0 litres

Inputs used

  • Adult guests: 100
  • Event length: 5
  • Drinking profile: average
  • Wine share: 55
  • Beer share: 45
  • Spirits share: 0
  • Adults not drinking alcohol: 0
  • Purchasing buffer: 10

Assumptions and limits

  • Uses an average drinking profile and a 55/45 wine and beer split.
  • Spirits are set to 0%; mixers are not a full soft-drink plan.
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Drinks by event length

Alcohol estimate for 100 guests at a 4-hour reception

For 100 adult guests over about 4 hours with an average drinking profile, the estimate below is lower than a 5-hour reception. Use bar service time rather than the full venue hire period.

550 total drinks
Wine
55 x 750 ml bottles
Beer
193 bottles or cans
Spirits
5 x 750 ml bottles
Mixers
13 litres

Inputs used

  • Adult guests: 100
  • Event length: 4
  • Drinking profile: average
  • Wine share: 50
  • Beer share: 35
  • Spirits share: 15
  • Adults not drinking alcohol: 0
  • Purchasing buffer: 10

Assumptions and limits

  • Assumes adult guests only and a 4-hour bar period.
  • Includes a 10% buffer.
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Drinks by profile

Party profile alcohol estimate for 100 wedding guests

For 100 adult guests over about 5 hours using the party profile, the estimate below increases the planning total. Use this only if it reflects the guest group and venue service plan; it is not a recommendation to encourage overconsumption.

826 total drinks
Wine
75 x 750 ml bottles
Beer
331 bottles or cans
Spirits
8 x 750 ml bottles
Mixers
19 litres

Inputs used

  • Adult guests: 100
  • Event length: 5
  • Drinking profile: party
  • Wine share: 45
  • Beer share: 40
  • Spirits share: 15
  • Adults not drinking alcohol: 0
  • Purchasing buffer: 10

Assumptions and limits

  • Uses the party profile and a 45/40/15 wine, beer, and spirits split.
  • Venue rules and responsible service limits still apply.
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Service moment example

Welcome drink planning example for 120 wedding guests

For 120 adult guests, the calculator result below can represent the main bar period. If you also plan one fixed welcome drink per guest, add that as a separate service moment rather than hiding it in the percentage split.

660 total drinks
Wine
66 x 750 ml bottles
Beer
231 bottles or cans
Spirits
6 x 750 ml bottles
Mixers
15 litres

Inputs used

  • Adult guests: 120
  • Event length: 4
  • Drinking profile: average
  • Wine share: 50
  • Beer share: 35
  • Spirits share: 15
  • Adults not drinking alcohol: 0
  • Purchasing buffer: 10

Assumptions and limits

  • Assumes 120 adult guests and a 4-hour main bar period.
  • Does not include a separate fixed welcome drink unless you add it to the plan.
  • Check whether the venue or caterer already includes arrival drinks.
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Follow local alcohol laws and venue rules. Do not use this to encourage overconsumption.