🔥 How much alcohol do I need?
100 estimated drinkers
Guest drinking level
Wedding type
Region & season
Need: 180 Beers 🍺 · 30 Wine Bottles 🍷 · 12 Liquor Bottles 🥃
120 guests · 5 hours · 100 drinkers · Est. $1,250
🍺 Beer, wine & liquor split
Sliders auto-balance to 100%. Season & wedding type adjust the split automatically.
💰 Wedding bar cost calculator
| Item | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer 🍺 | 180 | $450 |
| Wine 🍷 | 30 bottles | $360 |
| Liquor 🥃 | 12 bottles | $336 |
| Total | $1,146 |
📊 Alcohol consumption timeline
When guests typically drink during your reception.
🧠 Smart leftover predictor
Estimated leftovers (with 10% purchase buffer): ~15 beers, ~3 wine bottles, ~1 liquor bottle
Average crowds consume ~88–92% of purchased alcohol. Light drinkers leave more; heavy crowds leave less.
🍾 Champagne toast calculator
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🍹 Custom cocktail calculator
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📋 Vendor shopping list
WEDDING BAR SHOPPING LIST ───────────────────────── 🍺 8 beer cases (180 beers) 🍷 30 wine bottles 🥃 12 liquor bottles (750ml) 🍾 12 champagne bottles (toast)
💵 BYOB savings calculator
DIY saves $1,600
📲 Shareable wedding bar summary
How to use this tool
Enter your guest count, reception hours, and settings below, then click Calculate Wedding Bar to update your results. Adjust the beer / wine / liquor split sliders before calculating.
Copy the vendor shopping list for your liquor store run, and compare BYOB vs venue bar costs. Share your bar plan with your partner or wedding planner.