Wedding Alcohol Calculator

Estimate how much wine, beer, and liquor you need for your wedding guests.

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Wine
50 Bottles
Beer
5 Cases (24pk)
Liquor
10 Bottles (750ml)
Total Estimated Drinks: 500
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Planning the Perfect Bar

Running out of alcohol is a wedding nightmare, but overbuying is a budget breaker. The "Golden Rule" of wedding bartending is: 2 drinks per guest for the first hour, and 1 drink per guest for every hour after.

The 50/30/20 Rule

For a full open bar, a standard distribution is:

  • 50% Wine: Usually a split of Red and White.
  • 30% Spirits: Vodka is usually the most popular, followed by Whiskey and Gin.
  • 20% Beer: A mix of light domestics and craft options.

*Don't forget mixers (soda, tonic, juice) and garnishes!

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