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Bridal Shower Drinks Calculator

Plan the perfect mimosa bar or wine selection for your bridal shower. Calculate exactly how much sparkling wine, juice, and extras you need.

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Bridal Shower Quick Facts

15-30
Typical guest count
2-3
Hours duration
6-8
Mimosas per bottle
2-3
Drinks per guest

How It Works

1. Enter Guest Count

How many guests will be celebrating with the bride?

2. Set Duration

Most bridal showers are 2-3 hours

3. Get Your List

Bottles of bubbly, juice quantities, and wine recommendations

Mimosa Bar Quick Reference

Sparkling wine and juice for a DIY mimosa bar (2-3 drinks per guest)

15
Guests
Sparkling Wine4-5 bottles
Orange Juice1 gallon
Other Juices2-3 small
Est. cost: $50-100
25
Guests
Sparkling Wine7-8 bottles
Orange Juice1.5 gallons
Other Juices3-4 small
Most common size
40
Guests
Sparkling Wine12-14 bottles
Orange Juice2 gallons
Other Juices4-5 small
Est. cost: $150-250

Popular Bridal Shower Drink Options

Mimosa Bar

The most popular choice for bridal shower brunches. Self-serve and interactive.

What you need:
  • • Prosecco or sparkling wine
  • • Orange juice (main staple)
  • • Peach nectar
  • • Cranberry juice
  • • Fresh berries for garnish
  • • Champagne flutes
MOST POPULAR

Wine Selection

Classic and elegant. Perfect for afternoon tea-style showers.

Recommended selection:
  • • Rosé (crowd favorite)
  • • Sauvignon Blanc
  • • Pinot Grigio
  • • Optional: light red like Pinot Noir

Sangria

Perfect for summer outdoor showers. Make ahead and serve in a beautiful pitcher.

Per pitcher (8 servings):
  • • 1 bottle of wine
  • • 1 cup fruit juice
  • • Fresh sliced fruit
  • • Optional: splash of brandy

Signature Cocktail

Add a personal touch with a special drink named after the bride.

Popular choices:
  • • Aperol Spritz
  • • French 75
  • • Rosé Spritzer
  • • Peach Bellini

How to Set Up a Mimosa Bar

1

Chill Everything

Refrigerate sparkling wine and juices 3-4 hours before

2

Set Up Station

Ice buckets for bubbly, carafes for juice, flutes ready

3

Add Garnishes

Fresh berries, orange slices, and edible flowers

4

Label Options

Cute signs for each juice and simple instructions

Shopping List for 25-Guest Mimosa Bar

Bubbly
  • • 8 bottles Prosecco ($80-120)
Juices
  • • 1.5 gal orange juice
  • • 1 bottle peach nectar
  • • 1 bottle cranberry
  • • 1 bottle grapefruit
Extras
  • • Fresh strawberries
  • • Raspberries
  • • 25 champagne flutes
  • • Ice for buckets

Frequently Asked Questions

How much champagne do I need for a bridal shower mimosa bar?

Plan for 2-3 mimosas per guest. One bottle of sparkling wine makes 6-8 mimosas. For 20 guests, you need 6-8 bottles of Prosecco or champagne. For 30 guests, plan for 10-12 bottles. Always buy extra since unopened bottles can usually be returned.

How much wine do I need for a bridal shower of 25 guests?

For a 2-3 hour bridal shower with 25 guests, plan for about 50-75 drinks total (2-3 per guest). That is roughly 10-15 bottles of wine if serving wine only, or 6-8 bottles if also offering mimosas and other options.

What drinks should I serve at a bridal shower?

Mimosas are the most popular choice for bridal showers, especially for brunch events. Also consider: a DIY mimosa bar with juice options, white wine or rosé, sangria for summer showers, sparkling water for non-drinkers, and optionally a signature cocktail.

Is it appropriate to serve alcohol at a bridal shower?

Yes, light alcohol like mimosas and wine is common at bridal showers. However, keep it moderate - most guests are driving and it is typically an afternoon event. Always provide non-alcoholic options and consider guests who may not drink.

How do I set up a mimosa bar for a bridal shower?

Set up bottles of chilled sparkling wine with carafes of juice: orange juice (most popular), peach nectar, cranberry, and grapefruit. Add fresh fruit garnishes like strawberries and raspberries. Provide champagne flutes and a small sign with instructions.

How much does alcohol cost for a bridal shower?

For a 25-person bridal shower, budget $75-150 for a mimosa bar (6-10 bottles of Prosecco at $10-15 each plus juices). For wine only, plan $80-200 depending on quality. Higher-end champagne will increase costs significantly.

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