Guide to How Much Alcohol to Buy for a Wedding

Guide to How Much Alcohol and Drinks to Buy for a Wedding and What Is Trending

How to Calculate How Much Alcohol You Need at Your Wedding
Alcohol will likely be one of the more pricey items on your wedding budget. However, even though having alcohol available to guests may put a dent in your wallet, it is worth it if it means keeping guests happy and enjoying themselves. When calculating how much alcohol you will need to provide at your wedding, consider the following factors:


Guests are notorious for getting a drink and setting it down half-full to go dance or mingle
As the event goes on, offer drinks with lower alcohol levels. For example, offer cocktails at the reception, wine pairings with dinner, and specialty cocktails or beer and wine for the after-party
The longer your after-party is schedule to last, the more alcohol you will need to provide


Another factor to consider is the time and season of your wedding. Daytime weddings may not require as much alcohol and drinks as an evening event. The season you hold your wedding in may also dictate the type of alcohol you provide, like white and rose wines for summer and reds for winter. 

What Are Current Trends for Providing Alcohol at Weddings?
In the wedding industry, trends change as quickly as the weather. If you are unsure how you want to approach serving alcohol at your wedding, consider the following trends that other couples are utilizing to keep the drink flowing and their guests happy. 


Partial Open Bar With Specialty Cocktails: If you want to provide your guests with a free option without breaking the bank, offer a selection of one or two signature or specialty cocktails that they can choose at the bar with an option to purchase other drinks if they prefer. 

Full Open Bar: This option gives guests free range to choose whatever drinks they would like that are able to be made by the bartender. This option is often the most expensive. 


Whatever you choose, having drinks available for your guests is important in making sure they party with you and your spouse all night long. To get help planning every aspect of your upcoming nuptials, contact a wedding planning expert as soon as possible. 

Preparing a New Jersey wedding usually involves every detail being perfect. The drinks served, the flower arrangements, and the venue all have to be perfect to make sure everyone has fun on your big day. Wedding Works @ the Art Factory can help you customize the event space for an epic and historic experience. To book a New York style wedding at a New Jersey price, get in touch with our wedding experts by filling out our contact form or calling (973) 281-4264 today!