Wedding Alcohol & Ice Planner

Plan your celebration with elegance and precision. Use our refined calculator to estimate your bar needs for the perfect reception.

Reception Details

Expected Guest Count

100 guests

Reception Duration

5 hours

Ice Allocation (lbs per guest)

1.5 lbs/guest

Standard allocation is 1.5lbs for service + chilling

Alcohol Preferences

Beer Selection

50%

Wine Selection

25%

Liquor & Spirits

25%

Your Bar Plan

Estimated Total Drinks

500

Calculated at 1 drink per hour per guest

Recommended Beer

11 Cases

Approximately 250 individual servings

Recommended Wine

25 Bottles

Based on standard 750ml bottles

Recommended Liquor

8 Bottles

Estimated for mixed spirit cocktails

Total Ice Requirement

150 lbs

For both beverage service and chilling

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Planning Your Celebration

A well-planned bar ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for your guests. Our estimations follow industry standards of one drink per guest per hour of the event. Adjust your percentages based on the unique preferences of your family and friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

The general rule of thumb is one drink per person per hour of the reception. If you have 100 guests for 5 hours, plan for 500 drinks. A common split is 50% beer, 25% wine, and 25% liquor.

A standard 750ml bottle of wine contains approximately 5 glasses (5oz pours).

A standard 750ml bottle of liquor (fifth) contains about 16-17 mixed drinks (1.5oz per drink).

Plan for 1.5 to 2 pounds of ice per guest. This covers ice for drinks as well as keeping the bottles and cans chilled in tubs.