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 guests205
Total drinks1025
Beer15 cases
Wine93 bottles
Spirits13 bottles
Champagne32 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

1,025

estimated drinks for 205 drinking guests over 5 hours.

Beer15 cases
Wine93 bottles
Spirits12 bottles
Mixers21 liters
Champagne32 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.