Event Alcohol Planning Blog
Expert guides on how much alcohol you need for weddings, corporate events, and parties - from 50 to 400+ guests.
Alcohol by Guest Count
How Much Alcohol for 50 Guests?
Complete guide with shopping lists for intimate gatherings and small weddings.
How Much Alcohol for 75 Guests Wedding?
The sweet spot wedding size - perfect for DIY bars. Complete quantities and budget.
How Much Alcohol for 80 Guests Wedding?
Perfect for venues with 10-table limits. Complete planning guide with exact quantities.
How Much Alcohol for 100 Guests Wedding?
The most popular wedding size. Exact quantities for beer, wine, liquor, and champagne.
How Much Alcohol for 120 Guests Wedding?
Popular mid-size wedding with kegs consideration and budget breakdowns.
How Much Alcohol for 125 Guests Wedding?
Mid-size wedding planning with kegs consideration and cost breakdowns.
How Much Alcohol for 150 Guests?
Large event planning with kegs vs cases comparison and budget breakdowns.
How Much Alcohol for 175 Guests Wedding?
Large wedding logistics with multiple bar stations and professional service tips.
How Much Alcohol for 200 Guests Wedding?
Enterprise-scale wedding bar planning with wholesale buying tips.
How Much Alcohol for 250 Guests Wedding?
Grand celebration guide with vendor coordination and logistics planning.
How Much Alcohol for 300 Guests Wedding?
Major event planning with kegs, professional bar service, and logistics.
How Much Alcohol for 400 Guests Wedding?
Gala-scale planning with professional coordination and vendor management.
Drink-Specific Guides
Corporate Events
Research & Insights
The 1-Drink-Per-Hour Myth: What Wedding Data Really Shows
The industry-standard formula is wrong. Research shows guests drink 2 drinks in the first hour, then 1/hour after.
How to Cut Your Wedding Bar Budget in Half
Proven strategies to save 40-60% on wedding alcohol without sacrificing quality or guest experience.
State Wedding Bar Guides
California Wedding Bar Guide: Costs, Laws & Local Tips
Plan your California wedding bar with local cost data, ABC laws, and wine country insights.
Texas Wedding Bar Guide: Costs, Laws & Local Tips
Everything for Texas wedding bars - TABC rules, where to buy, and Lone Star State preferences.
New York Wedding Bar Guide: Costs, Laws & Local Tips
NYC to upstate - complete guide to New York wedding alcohol with SLA rules and local vendors.
Florida Wedding Bar Guide: Costs, Laws & Local Tips
Florida wedding bar planning with heat considerations, ABC rules, and destination wedding tips.
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