Alcohol guide

How Much Alcohol for 200 Wedding Guests

A quick bottle-count estimate for a 200-guest wedding, with a live alcohol calculator.

Quick estimate

Drinking guests164
Total drinks820
Beer12 cases
Wine74 bottles
Spirits10 bottles
Champagne25 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

820

estimated drinks for 164 drinking guests over 5 hours.

Beer12 cases
Wine74 bottles
Spirits10 bottles
Mixers17 liters
Champagne25 bottles
Cost estimate$6,615

FAQs

  • How many drinks should I plan for 200 wedding guests?
    Using the default assumptions, plan around 820 drinks for 164 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.