Plan the perfect bar for your engagement celebration. Calculate champagne, cocktails, wine, and beer for an unforgettable party.
Calculate Engagement Party DrinksHow many people will celebrate your engagement?
Cocktail party (2-3 hrs) or dinner party (3-4 hrs)?
Wine, beer, champagne, and cocktail quantities
Full bar estimates for 3-hour engagement parties
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For a 3-4 hour engagement party with 50 guests, plan for about 150-200 drinks total. That is roughly 15 bottles of wine, 2-3 cases of beer, and 2-3 bottles of liquor for cocktails. Adjust based on whether your crowd prefers cocktails, wine, or beer.
Either works depending on your budget and venue. Beer and wine is more budget-friendly and easier to manage. A full bar or signature cocktails feels more celebratory. Many couples choose champagne plus beer and wine as a happy medium.
Popular engagement party cocktails include French 75 (champagne-based), Aperol Spritz, Prosecco cocktails, or a drink that represents the couple (where you met, favorite flavors). Having a signature drink simplifies bar planning and adds a personal touch.
A champagne toast is traditional but not required. If you include a toast, plan 1 bottle per 6-8 guests for a half-glass pour. Sparkling wine or Prosecco is a cost-effective alternative that most guests cannot distinguish from true Champagne.
Most engagement parties last 2-4 hours. Cocktail-style parties (appetizers, mingling) typically run 2-3 hours. Dinner parties run 3-4 hours. Plan your alcohol accordingly - guests drink about 1 drink per hour after the first hour.
Traditionally, the host (often parents of the bride) covers all costs including alcohol. If you are hosting your own party, you cover the bar. Some couples ask family members to contribute wine or champagne as a gift.
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