The biggest fear for any couple is running out of drinks. Use these industry-standard formulas to get your numbers right: Plan for 1 drink per person, per hour .
Don't just walk into your local boutique and ask for 10 cases. Look for retailers that specialize in high-volume discounts: buy wine in bulk for wedding
Always round up to the nearest case and add a 15% safety buffer . Guest Count Bottles (Wine Only Bar) Bottles (Full Open Bar) 50 Guests 25–30 bottles 12–15 bottles 100 Guests 50–58 bottles 24–30 bottles 150 Guests 75–86 bottles 36–44 bottles 2. Shop Where the Savings Are The biggest fear for any couple is running out of drinks