Up to 50 guests
1 bartender
Simple beer, wine, and a concise cocktail menu
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Wedding Bar Calculator
Estimate beer, wine, liquor, mixers, and ice for your reception, then use the staffing guide to plan polished service without long lines or unnecessary overbuying.
Your Wedding Reception
100
Most upscale events land between 70% and 85%.
From the moment we begin pouring to last call.
Industry standard is roughly 30% with a cocktail program, 50% without.
Roughly 20% with cocktails, 50% without.
Roughly 50% when a craft cocktail menu is offered.
Preferences total 100% — perfectly balanced.
Your Estimate
Based on 80 drinking guests and approximately 400 drinks poured across 4 hours.
5
Cases of Beer / Seltzer
24 cans or bottles per case.
28
Bottles of Wine
750ml — five pours per bottle.
10
Bottles of Liquor
750ml — sixteen 1.5oz pours per bottle.
4
Cases of Mixers
Juices, sodas, tonic, and soda water.
230 lb
Ice Required
Service ice plus chilling — craft ice supplied by us.
Estimated Spend
$732 – $1,421
Beverage cost only. Varies by market, brands, and retailer.
This is an estimate assuming average drinkers. Purchase where returns are accepted on unopened product — and always round up on your signature cocktail.
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100 guests · 80% drinking (80 drinkers) · 4 hours of service · mix 25/35/40 (beer/wine/spirits) · approx. 400 drinks
| ☐ | Beer / seltzer | 5 cases (24 per case) |
| ☐ | Wine (750ml) | 28 bottles |
| ☐ | Liquor (750ml) | 10 bottles |
| ☐ | Mixers (juice, soda, tonic) | 4 cases |
| ☐ | Ice | 230 lb |
| ☐ | Garnish (citrus, cherries, herbs) | Plan 1 lemon + 1 lime per 12 cocktails |
| ☐ | Cups / glassware | 500 (1.25 per drink) |
| ☐ | Napkins & straws | 600 |
Estimated beverage spend: $732 – $1,421. Buy where unopened product can be returned, and round up on your signature cocktail.
How Many Bartenders for 100 Guests?
For a full wedding bar, two bartenders per 100 guests is a reliable starting point. Menu complexity, bar placement, and the cocktail-hour rush can change the final plan.
51–100 guests
2 bartenders
A dependable baseline for a full wedding bar
101–150 guests
3 bartenders
Helps keep cocktail-hour lines moving
151–200 guests
4 bartenders
Consider two stations based on the floor plan
These are planning guidelines, not venue rules. A champagne pass, multiple rooms, specialty cocktails, or separate cocktail-hour and reception bars may require more staff.
Wedding Bar Planning Checklist
- Confirm the final drinking guest count
- Count service hours from first pour to last call
- Choose the beer, wine, and cocktail mix
- Plan champagne separately for the toast
- Confirm venue alcohol and insurance rules
- Allow extra quantities for signature favorites
Wedding Bar Questions
How many bartenders do I need for 100 wedding guests?+
For a full bar, plan on two bartenders for 100 guests. Add another bartender when the menu is cocktail-heavy, the venue has multiple service areas, or a very short cocktail hour will create a concentrated rush.
How much alcohol do I need for a 100-person wedding?+
For a four-hour reception with 80 drinking guests, plan for roughly 400 drinks. The exact beer, wine, and liquor quantities depend on your chosen beverage mix; use the calculator above to create the shopping list.
How much wine should I buy for a wedding?+
A standard 750ml bottle provides about five glasses. Seated dinners often use a higher wine share than cocktail-style receptions, so adjust the wine percentage to match your service plan.
Should wedding toast champagne be included?+
Plan the toast separately from the main bar estimate. One 750ml bottle provides about six modest toast pours, though actual yield depends on glass size and pour level.
Who purchases the alcohol?+
In most markets, the host purchases the alcohol from the final shopping list. Majestic Maraschinos can provide the professional team, complete bar setup, mixers, fresh garnish, glassware, ice program, service, and breakdown.
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