How to calculate the number of drinks for a wedding?

Start with guests × hours × drinks per hour, then add a 15% buffer. Our wedding drink calculator does this automatically.

How many drinks for a 200 person wedding?

For 200 guests × 5 hours at Average pace: ~40 cases beer, 65 bottles wine, 14 bottles liquor.

How much alcohol for 100 guests does it cost?

$550–$800 at average US retail prices.

What's the difference between a wedding drink calculator and wedding alcohol calculator?

A wedding alcohol calculator and a wedding drink calculator are the same tool — both calculate beer, wine & liquor quantities. "Alcohol calculator" is the more formal term; "drink calculator" is more casual.

Does Costco have a wedding alcohol calculator?

Costco offers a basic alcohol calculator for their products, but it doesn't account for signature drinks or champagne toasts.

Can I use this for a non-wedding event?

Yes! Try our free Party Drink Calculator.

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Last updated: August 2, 2026

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