If you're planning your big day and wondering how much wine for 60 guests at a wedding, you're not alone. Getting the quantities right can save money, avoid waste, and make sure no one is left without a glass when the toasts begin.
Choosing Your Wedding Venue
Your venue plays a big role in how much wine you’ll need. If you’re still deciding where to host your celebration, our guide to Italian wedding venues explores beautiful locations, catering styles and how wine service works across different venue types.
Outdoor venues, countryside estates and destination-style locations often require slightly higher wine quantities due to longer celebrations.
This UK-focused guide breaks it down simply, using real-world serving sizes and typical wedding drinking habits.
Quick Answer – Wine Quantities for 60 Guests
For a standard 5-hour wedding reception, you should allow approximately:
- 90 bottles of wine total
- 45 bottles of white wine
- 30 bottles of red wine
- 15 bottles of rosé (optional)
This assumes an average of 4–5 glasses per person over the event.
How This Is Calculated
One standard 750ml bottle contains around 5 glasses of wine. Most wedding planners work on:
- 1 bottle per guest for the entire event (safe estimate)
- Or ½ bottle per guest if you’re also serving beer, cocktails and prosecco
For 60 guests:
- 60 bottles = light drinking
- 75 bottles = moderate drinking
- 90 bottles = generous allowance
Wine Split – What Guests Actually Drink
UK wedding trends show:
- 50% white wine
- 35% red wine
- 15% rosé
This gives a balanced selection and avoids running out of popular styles.
Don’t Forget Prosecco & Toasts
If you’re offering a prosecco toast:
- 1 bottle serves 6–7 guests
- For 60 guests = 9–10 bottles
This is separate from your wine totals.
When You Need More Wine
Increase quantities if:
- Your wedding lasts over 6 hours
- Most guests are wine drinkers
- It’s a summer wedding
- You’re hosting an open bar
When You Can Reduce Wine
You can safely order less if:
- You’re serving cocktails
- There’s lots of beer
- The event is under 4 hours
- You have a daytime wedding
Example Wedding Wine Order (60 Guests)
- 45 bottles Italian white wine
- 30 bottles Italian red wine
- 15 bottles rosé
- 10 bottles prosecco
This gives you flexibility without overspending.
Want Help Choosing the Wines?
At Donzella Wines, we specialise in authentic Italian wedding wines sourced directly from family vineyards. We can:
- Build a custom wine package
- Work to your budget
- Deliver anywhere in the UK
- Advise on food pairings
Final Thoughts
For most UK weddings with 60 guests, 90 bottles of wine plus prosecco is the sweet spot. Adjust based on your crowd and how long you’re celebrating.
If you'd like a personalised calculation, our team is happy to help.
