Alcohol guide

How Much Alcohol for 300 Wedding Guests

A quick bottle-count estimate for a 300-guest wedding, with a live alcohol calculator.

Quick estimate

Drinking guests246
Total drinks1230
Beer18 cases
Wine111 bottles
Spirits15 bottles
Champagne38 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

1,230

estimated drinks for 246 drinking guests over 5 hours.

Beer35%Wine45%Spirits20%
Beer18 cases
Wine111 bottles
Spirits15 bottles
Mixers25 liters
Champagne38 bottles
Cost estimate$9,940

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FAQs

  • How do I keep a 300-guest wedding bar moving?
    At 300 guests, the baseline is 1230 drinks. Use multiple service points, clear menus and pre-set nonalcoholic stations so the main bar is not doing every job.
  • How many bottles of wine should I plan for 300 guests?
    The default split estimates 111 wine bottles. At this scale, decide by service style: table wine, bar wine and premium pours should be quoted separately.
  • How many beer cases fit a 300-guest wedding?
    The starter beer line is 18 cases. Confirm cold storage, ice, recycling and unopened-return rules before rounding up.
  • Are batch cocktails better for 300 guests?
    They can be. If spirits stay in the plan, the 15-bottle estimate is easier to serve through batched signature drinks than a broad made-to-order cocktail list.