Wedding Drink Calculator
Total Drinks Needed: 0
Beer Needed: 0 Bottles
Wine Needed: 0 Bottles
Spirits Needed: 0 Bottles
Drink Estimation Guide
Here’s a quick guideline on how drinks are typically consumed at weddings:
🍷 Wine – Ideal for dinner service, toasts, and guests who prefer lighter drinks. Standard bottle serves 5 glasses.
🍺 Beer – A casual and crowd-pleasing choice. A standard case contains 24 bottles.
🥃 Spirits & Cocktails – Great for mixed drinks. A 750ml bottle makes around 16 cocktails.
How the Wedding Drink Calculator Works
- Guests & Event Duration
- Enter the number of guests and how many hours the event will last.
- Non-Drinkers Percentage
- Some guests don’t drink; input the estimated percentage.
- Drinking Habit Selection
- Choose from:
- Below Average (0.8 drinks/hour)
- Average (1 drink/hour)
- Heavy (2 drinks/hour)
- Heavier (2.5 drinks/hour)
- Choose from:
- Drink Distribution (%)
- Adjust what percentage of drinks will be beer, wine, and spirits.
- Calculations:
- The total number of drinks is calculated using: (Total Guests − Non-Drinkers) × Drinks Per Hour × Hours
- It then splits the drinks based on the user’s selected percentages.
- Final Output:
- Displays total drinks needed, along with how many bottles of beer, wine, and spirits to purchase.
| Drink Type | Serving Size | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| Beer | 1 bottle per serving | 12 bottles per case |
| Wine | 1 glass per serving | 5 glasses per bottle |
| Spirits | 1 shot per serving | 16 shots per bottle |
Disclaimer
The Wedding Drink Calculator provides an estimate based on general drinking habits and event duration. Actual consumption may vary depending on factors such as guest preferences, weather, and food availability. Always consider buffer stock to accommodate unexpected demand. Drink responsibly, and ensure alcohol service complies with local laws and venue policies. 🚫🍷🚔