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.

Beer18 cases
Wine111 bottles
Spirits15 bottles
Mixers25 liters
Champagne38 bottles
Cost estimate$9,940

FAQs

  • How many drinks should I plan for 300 wedding guests?
    Using the default assumptions, plan around 1230 drinks for 246 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.