Alcohol guide

How Much Alcohol for 100 Wedding Guests

A quick bottle-count estimate for a 100-guest wedding, with a live alcohol calculator.

Quick estimate

Drinking guests82
Total drinks410
Beer6 cases
Wine37 bottles
Spirits5 bottles
Champagne13 bottles
82% of guests
Beer, wine and spirits are a relative split - any numbers work; they don't have to add up to 100.

Shopping list

410

estimated drinks for 82 drinking guests over 5 hours.

Beer6 cases
Wine37 bottles
Spirits5 bottles
Mixers9 liters
Champagne13 bottles
Cost estimate$3,325

FAQs

  • How many drinks should I plan for 100 wedding guests?
    Using the default assumptions, plan around 410 drinks for 82 drinking guests over a five-hour event.
  • Should I confirm this with the venue?
    Yes. Bottle sizes, corkage rules and service style vary by venue and region.