Alcohol guide

How Much Alcohol for 125 Wedding Guests

A quick bottle-count estimate for a 125-guest wedding, with a live alcohol calculator.

Quick estimate

Drinking guests103
Total drinks515
Beer8 cases
Wine47 bottles
Spirits7 bottles
Champagne16 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

515

estimated drinks for 103 drinking guests over 5 hours.

Beer8 cases
Wine47 bottles
Spirits6 bottles
Mixers11 liters
Champagne16 bottles
Cost estimate$4,165

FAQs

  • How many drinks should I plan for 125 wedding guests?
    Using the default assumptions, plan around 515 drinks for 103 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.