Alcohol guide
How Much Alcohol for 250 Wedding Guests
A quick bottle-count estimate for a 250-guest wedding, with a live alcohol calculator.
Quick estimate
| Drinking guests | 205 |
|---|---|
| Total drinks | 1025 |
| Beer | 15 cases |
| Wine | 93 bottles |
| Spirits | 13 bottles |
| Champagne | 32 bottles |
82% of guests
Beer, wine and spirits are a relative split - any numbers work; they don't have to add up to 100.
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estimated drinks for 205 drinking guests over 5 hours.
| Beer | 15 cases |
|---|---|
| Wine | 93 bottles |
| Spirits | 12 bottles |
| Mixers | 21 liters |
| Champagne | 32 bottles |
| Cost estimate | $8,295 |
FAQs
- How many drinks should I plan for 250 wedding guests?
Using the default assumptions, plan around 1025 drinks for 205 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.