Plan the perfect drinks for your rehearsal dinner. Calculate wine, beer, and cocktails for an intimate celebration the night before your big day.
Calculate Rehearsal Dinner DrinksWedding party, close family, and out-of-town guests
Most rehearsal dinners are 2-3 hours
Wine bottles, beer, and optional cocktails
Beer and wine estimates for 2-3 hour rehearsal dinners
These estimates assume lighter drinking (night before wedding). Use our full calculator for personalized quantities.
For a typical 2-3 hour rehearsal dinner with 30 guests, plan for about 60-90 drinks total. That translates to roughly 12-15 bottles of wine, 1-2 cases of beer, or a combination. Since it is the night before the wedding, most guests drink moderately.
Yes, if you are hosting a dinner, etiquette suggests providing drinks for your guests. However, you can control costs by offering beer and wine only, limiting to 1-2 drinks per person, or choosing a restaurant that allows you to bring your own wine.
Beer and wine is the most popular choice for rehearsal dinners. It is cost-effective, easy to manage, and most guests prefer lighter drinking the night before a wedding. If you want cocktails, consider a signature drink or limited selection.
Most rehearsal dinners last 2-3 hours. Plan for 1-2 drinks during a cocktail/mingling period, then 1-2 glasses of wine with dinner. Unlike wedding receptions, guests typically do not drink heavily the night before.
Yes, especially for casual venues like backyard BBQs or restaurants that allow outside alcohol. This can significantly reduce costs. Just check venue policies and consider providing some base alcohol for guests who arrive empty-handed.
For a 30-person rehearsal dinner with beer and wine, expect to spend $150-400 depending on quality. Restaurant consumption bars typically run $15-30 per person. BYOB or home-hosted events can cost as little as $100-200.
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