What is the average drink per person at a Wedding Reception?

Answer 1

This will vary widely depending upon the guests and the type of reception. I have heard of receptions where guests booze freely and may have 4-6 drinks each, or more. Other receptions are non-alcoholic and no one drinks anything.

Answer 2

This will vary widely depending upon the guests and the type of reception. I have heard of some receptions where the guests would drink 4-6 beers or more apiece. Other receptions are non-alcoholic and no one drinks any beer at all.

Answer 3

* It depends on if you are having an 'open bar' which means all drinks are free. If this is the case then talk to the the person in charge of your wedding reception. A 'free bar' can be extremely costly, so, go by the law. Have three free tickets for alcohol for individuals placed by their place settings at the table and let them pay for additional alcohol. By law one drink is sufficient, but with a meal and dancing three drinks would wear off much quicker. If the individual guests wants to drink more then they can pay for it. There are some people that feel if something is free they will 'pig out' and that can bring the bar bill up to a high amount. Also, there is generally wine served at the individual guest's tables as well as possibly having champagne served by the waitress' or waiters for the toast to the Bride and Groom. Talk to the person that you are having the wedding reception at and they can give you the facts and figures. If this is a home wedding then talk to a bartender. They know the laws and they know approximately how much alcohol you would need to serve for the amount of people you are having.