Alcohol guide

How Much Alcohol for 50 Wedding Guests

A quick bottle-count estimate for a 50-guest wedding, with a live alcohol calculator.

Quick estimate

Drinking guests41
Total drinks205
Beer3 cases
Wine19 bottles
Spirits3 bottles
Champagne7 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

205

estimated drinks for 41 drinking guests over 5 hours.

Beer3 cases
Wine19 bottles
Spirits3 bottles
Mixers4 liters
Champagne7 bottles
Cost estimate$1,680

FAQs

  • How many drinks should I plan for 50 wedding guests?
    Using the default assumptions, plan around 205 drinks for 41 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.