Soft drinks: water is already included
Water is calculated separately for duration, season, and format: you need more in summer and at a buffet. Juices, sodas, tea, and coffee depend on the menu and do not replace a water supply.
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Wedding alcohol and drinks calculator
Get a practical estimate for spirits, wine, sparkling wine, and water based on your guests, celebration length, season, and format.
Calculation basis
Clear norms you can check
The calculator shows more than bottle counts: it also shows the hourly amount per guest. That makes it easier to discuss an order with your venue and adjust it for your group.
DrinkWho drinks itPer guest / hourIn this estimate
Strong drinks25 × 500 ml
50%75 ml25 × 500 mlWine17 × 750 ml
55%70 ml17 × 750 mlSparkling wine21 × 750 ml
95%50 ml21 × 750 mlWater122 × 500 ml
All guests203 ml122 × 500 mlEstimate for 6 h. Treat it as a starting point and account for guest ages, menu, weather, and your group’s habits.
A more accurate estimate in the app
On the website you set average shares by drink type. In the app, the calculator uses each guest’s preferences — collect them through online invitations or add them in a guest profile.
Open in the appCheck your venue’s bring-your-own rules
Before buying drinks, ask whether you can bring your own, whether there is a corkage fee, which suppliers are allowed, and how storage works. Those answers often change the total cost.
More questions to ask a venueHow to estimate wedding drinks
Choose the season, guest count, celebration length, and format. The estimate accounts for the fact that not every guest chooses every drink, and that water consumption changes in warm weather and at a buffet.
Use the figures as a starting point for your bar menu. Before ordering, adjust for your guests’ preferences, menu, and venue rules.
Drink Calculator FAQ
How much alcohol do I need for a wedding?
It depends on guest count, duration, season, and your group’s preferences. The calculator gives a starting estimate for spirits, wine, and sparkling wine; adjust it for your actual guests before ordering.
Does the calculator account for a cocktail hour?
Yes. If you plan a buffet or cocktail hour before the banquet, drink consumption will be higher — that is included in the estimate.
How do I estimate non-alcoholic drinks for a wedding?
The calculator estimates water separately from alcohol, adjusted for season, duration, and format. Plan juices, sodas, tea, and coffee additionally based on your menu and guests’ habits.
Should I account for a corkage fee?
Yes. Before you buy drinks, ask your venue whether you can bring your own alcohol, the corkage fee, storage conditions, and any supplier restrictions.
Can I save the calculation in the app?
Yes. Wedding Planner — No Stress includes a Drink Calculator section where results stay next to your budget and guest list.
Save your calculation in the app
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