Choosing the types and deciding on the exact number of drinks for a wedding celebration for 50 people is a problem with an asterisk, which can still be successfully solved if you take into account some recommendations. These are the recommendations discussed in the article.
Estimating quantity: a general rule
For a wedding with 50 guests, it is important to ensure there is enough variety and quantity of drinks to last everyone, but not to leave too many leftovers at the end of the celebration. Based on the standard formula for calculating the number of drinks, each guest will consume about two drinks during cocktail hour, one per hour during dinner, and one per hour during the rest of the event. For a wedding lasting 4-5 hours, this usually equates to about 5-6 drinks per person. So, for 50 guests, you will need about 250-300 drinks in total. However, this number will vary depending on the exact number of guests, the time of day, and the nature of the event: some people emphasize a lot of sparkling wine, some like only spirits, and some prefer to order energy drink box and several varieties of low-alcohol options.
Selection of alcoholic drinks
Some of the most popular options include:
- Wine. It is recommended to purchase red and white wines in a 50/50 ratio. For 50 people, you will need about 20 bottles of red wine (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir) and 20 bottles of white wine (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio).
- Champagne or sparkling wine. This drink is often served during toasts. One bottle is enough for 8-10 glasses. For a wedding with 50 guests, you will need about 7-8 bottles.
- Beer. You can choose ales, lagers, IPAs, stouts, offering them to guests who like this foamy drink. For 50 people, you will need about 100 bottles or cans.
- Cocktails: A basic set of spirits should include vodka, rum, gin, whiskey and tequila, all of which can be purchased in the MAUDAU alcoholic beverages market. You will also need soda, tonic, ginger ale, Coca-Cola and fruit juices. When calculating the required amount, you can focus on the fact that on average, 2-3 servings of cocktails will be enough for one guest.
Soft drinks
The first thing to do is to provide enough water for all the guests, at least half a liter per guest. That is, in total, you will need about 25 liters of regular mineral water without gas. It is also important to buy sweet carbonated water - Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, at the rate of about 100 cans or bottles in total. Juice should also be on the list of drinks for a wedding celebration: it will be drunk by children, guests who do not drink alcohol and those who prefer juice-based cocktails. For 50 guests, you will need about 15-20 liters of juice. It is recommended to choose the most classic options - orange, apple and cranberry.
