Champagne toast calculator
One glass per guest, six glasses per bottle. That is the whole math — here is the table, plus what it costs at the default $16 a bottle.
| Guests | Toast glasses | 750 ml bottles to buy | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 guests | 50 glasses | 9 bottles | $144 |
| 75 guests | 75 glasses | 13 bottles | $208 |
| 100 guests | 100 glasses | 17 bottles | $272 |
| 125 guests | 125 glasses | 21 bottles | $336 |
| 150 guests | 150 glasses | 25 bottles | $400 |
| 175 guests | 175 glasses | 30 bottles | $480 |
| 200 guests | 200 glasses | 34 bottles | $544 |
| 250 guests | 250 glasses | 42 bottles | $672 |
| 300 guests | 300 glasses | 50 bottles | $800 |
Toast tips that save money
Pour small. A toast pour is about 4 oz, not a full glass — that is exactly why a bottle stretches to 6. Tell whoever is pouring, or the first table gets flutes filled to the brim and the last table gets nothing.
Buy for the headcount, serve the room. Some guests will be in the bathroom or corralling toddlers when the toast happens. The formula already rounds up; do not add another buffer on top.
Line up the alternative. Non-drinkers, kids and anyone pregnant still raise a glass — a sparkling juice or soda in the same glassware keeps the photo perfect and nobody singled out.
Need the rest of the bar too? The main calculator includes the toast in a full drink plan.
Frequently asked questions
How many bottles of champagne do I need for a toast?
One 750 ml bottle pours about 6 toast glasses (a toast pour is smaller, around 4 oz). Divide your guest count by 6 and round up: 100 guests need 17 bottles, 150 need 25, 200 need 34.
Does everyone need real champagne?
The toast is a moment, not a beverage program. Many couples serve prosecco or cava, and non-drinkers get a sparkling juice in the same glassware. What matters is that every guest has something to raise.
Should the toast bottles be chilled separately?
Yes — toast bottles get opened all at once. Ask your caterer to chill them in advance and plan ice accordingly; warm sparkling wine foams and wastes pours.