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Wedding drinks calculator: how much alcohol do you need?
Enter your guests and the hours of each part of the day. We estimate bottles and cans, and you can change every assumption.
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How to use the wedding drinks calculator
- Enter your guest numbers and the hours for each part of the day.
- Choose your drink plan, from a toast only to a full bar.
- Review the estimate for bottles, cans and soft drinks.
- Adjust any assumption to suit your budget and taste.
How much alcohol for a wedding: a simple drinks calculator
Use this tool to work out how much to buy for your wedding day. Enter how many guests will be at each part of the day and how long each part lasts. We estimate the bottles and cans you will need for fizz, wine, beer and soft drinks.
You can change every assumption in the tool. If you serve prosecco for the toast only, keep the bar hours short. If you expect a long dance floor, add more beer and wine. Soft drinks are included so you do not forget non-alcoholic options for drivers, children and anyone who prefers not to drink.
How much prosecco for a wedding toast
A toast is usually short, so you do not need a bottle for every guest. Many couples serve one glass of fizz per person during the toast, then move on to wine or beer.
- Enter the toast as its own part of the day with a short time.
- Set the number of guests attending the toast, not just the total.
- Add a little extra for spills and a second round.
- Remember that some guests may not drink alcohol, so keep soft drinks handy.
Tips for planning wine and beer
Wine and beer depend on how long people stay and what they like. A relaxed afternoon drinks reception needs less than a late evening with a band.
- Check whether your venue allows you to bring your own drinks.
- Offer red, white and rosé so guests can choose.
- Keep beer and soft drinks chilled and available throughout the event.
- Plan for guests who stay late by adding more cans or bottles for the final hour.
- Ask your caterer or venue for their serving sizes so your estimate matches reality.
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