Question from Eloisa:
I am so confused. I’m not sure how to estimate how many bottles of Wine & Champagne to get for my event. A few web sites says that one champagne & wine bottle serves usually six glasses, the manager at the place where we may have our reception says a bottle serve 10-12 per bottle.
I also went to a few sites where it has me figuring the amount of guests Times No. of Hours Divide by 5 (No. of glasses) and that will tell me number of Bottles I should get and my husband is wondering on the size of the glass that will be used. I guess he is wondering are the glasses crystal or those plastic ones you get in the store. Are any of these ideas correct? Can you help me in sorting this out? Thank you.
Answer from Bridal Expert Angela:
Hi Eloisa. Let’s start with the Champagne. Usually champagne is available for the toasting, and is poured by the catering staff. If this is the case, your Catering Manager’s suggestion is accurate. If people will be drinking the champagne throughout the event, then the amount would be different.
As for the wine, if you are providing wine for the meal only, usually you would allow 2 glasses per guest. Your Catering Manager would know the size of glasses that are being used, and will give you a good guideline for that.
If you are providing wine for the entire event, as the main beverage, your amount of wine will be different again. These variables are why you are getting so many different pieces of information.
Your Catering Manager will know when (and how long) you are using each type of alcohol, and will be your best source of information. Will guests be drinking wine throughout the event, or will they switch to liquor and beer? This will impact how much you will need.
Expect to have some alcohol left over, as it is very difficult to be exact in the amount that your guests will drink. As a good host, you want to have enough. Trust your Catering Manager. They know the details of what you are planning, and will be your BEST source of information. Ask them questions and get details, and you will feel more confident in their suggestions.
Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Expert
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