plan drinks per guest at a wedding reception
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Planning a wedding reception means taking important details into account, and one of the most important is the amount of various beverages that will be required at the wedding. Drinks are an essential part of any party, and since the reception will serve some type of food--and cake at the very least--the hosts of the reception must be sure to keep the fluid flowing. If the reception is a sit-down dinner and includes dancing, drinks are even more important. Fortunately, planning drinks per guest at a wedding reception is a matter of some simple math and a little thoughtful estimation.
Instructions
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Calculate the total number of guests that you expect to have at the reception.
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Calculate the amount of time you expect the reception to last. Estimating time can be challenging, because some receptions prove to be either longer or shorter than planned. Additionally, time of day--and day of the week--can have an impact. For instance, a reception that begins during late afternoon on a Sunday is likely to be shorter than a reception that begins in the late afternoon or evening on a Friday or Saturday. As a rule of thumb, plan for between two and three hours, and if the reception is in the late afternoon or evening expect it to go longer.
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Plan for each guest to consume approximately three to four non-alcoholic drinks per hour. In general, guests will drink at least two beverages per hour, but you should plan for more, particularly if the reception is being held outdoors during the spring or summer. (The warmer weather encourages more beverage consumption.)
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Plan for one 750 ml bottle of wine for every two (adult) guests, and one 750 ml bottle of liquor for every 15 guests if you plan to have a bar. Also, expect to use one quart of the drink mixer (i.e., ginger ale) for every three to guests. For larger receptions, consider purchasing a case of wine, which will typically serve 80 to100 guests, and a keg of beer, which should serve the entire reception.
Tips &- Warnings
Always plan for extra drinks. Bear in mind that guests do not always consume the entire glass before refilling it. In many cases, the guest might lose the original glass (with whatever was left in it) and then get another one. These refills can add up quickly.
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