Happiest Occasions · Wedding bar planning
The wedding bar, counted beautifully.
Start with a practical drinks estimate for cocktail hour and reception, then take the numbers to the people serving your day.
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450 reception pours, planned generously.
- Wine
- 27 bottles
- Beer
- 84 beers
- Cocktails & spirits
- 8 bottles
- Champagne toast
- 17 bottles
- Zero-proof
- 150 servings
- Ice
- 165 lb
3 cases · 133 glasses
4 cases of 24
133 cocktails · 47 L mixers
100 toast pours
Include still and sparkling water
135 glasses or rentals
Shopping & prep checklist
- 165 pounds of ice, with separate service and mixing ice where cocktails are made to order.
- 135 glasss or sturdy rental equivalent, plus water glasses and enough bar tubs.
- 150 zero-proof servings with still and sparkling water stations.
- 17 750 ml bottles for the toast (100 flutes).
- Confirm venue rules, bartender requirements, permits, delivery windows, storage, and who supplies garnishes before ordering.
Turn the estimate into a plan
The Happiest Wedding Bar Guide
Take these quantities into a complete beverage plan with a wedding-week timeline, calculator notes, shopping support, and printable worksheets.
See the $29 digital guide