U.S. Wedding Planning Tool

Wedding Alcohol & Drink Estimator

Plan wine, beer, liquor, and champagne with an elegant estimator built for U.S. weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and private events.
Event Details
This estimator uses the common U.S. planning rule of 1 drink per guest per hour, adjusted for your selected consumption level. Champagne is calculated separately for the toast.
Estimated Total Drinks
500
Wine Bottles
750ml bottles, based on ~5 glasses per bottle.
30
Beer Cases
24-pack cases, based on 12 oz bottles/cans.
8
Liquor Bottles
750ml bottles, based on ~17 standard pours.
9
Champagne Bottles
For the toast, based on ~6 servings per 750ml bottle.
17
100 guests
5 hours
Average consumption

Privacy Policy

This tool performs calculations locally in your browser. We do not ask for personal identity information, payment details, or guest names. Any values entered into the estimator stay on your device unless your site platform independently logs analytics.

Legal Disclaimer

This estimator is provided for general wedding planning purposes only and does not constitute legal, catering, licensing, alcohol service, or event management advice. Alcohol laws, serving practices, and venue requirements vary by state, county, city, and provider across the United States.

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Planning tip: always confirm your final order with your venue, bartender, caterer, or alcohol retailer. Real consumption can vary based on season, guest demographics, meal style, signature cocktails, and whether spirits are served for the full event.