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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Wedding bar details

A useful first count—before you call the venue.

Service style
What are you serving?

These are planning estimates, not service or licensing advice. Venue, caterer, bartender, local rules, and guest mix all vary.

Your wedding bar plan

450 reception pours, planned generously.

Wine
27 bottles

3 cases · 133 glasses

Beer
84 beers

4 cases of 24

Cocktails & spirits
8 bottles

133 cocktails · 47 L mixers

Champagne toast
17 bottles

100 toast pours

Zero-proof
150 servings

Include still and sparkling water

Ice
165 lb

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