Weddings/How many glasses needed to rent for wedding reception?
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Wendy,
You had previously responded to a question stating that if beer, wine, and soda/water is being served at a wedding reception, you can expect 60% to drink beer, 30% to drink wine, and the remaining 10% to drink soda. Also, if you can expect guests to drink 2 drinks the first hour and 1 every hour thereafter, does that mean for a 4 hour wedding receptions you should rent 5 glasses per person? So assuming around 150 guests, you would want to rent 750 glasses?
Hi Rae:
It depends on if you will have a catering staff or not. If you do, then you can rent less glasses because they can wash and replenish them. If not, then you can either rent fewer glasses and have the bartender explain that they will have to use the same glass for future drinks of the same kind or rent 750 so you won't have to designate a person to wash them.
I hope this helps.
Happy planning,
Wendy
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Wendy Wuitschick
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As owner of Sorelle Weddings & Events in Southern California, I can answer any question you may have regarding your wedding. I have been involved in the wedding and event industry for over 13 years and have worked in many areas within the business. Whether you are planning a small intimate affair or a lavish Hollywood style event, I can assist you with anything you want to know.
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Experience is the best education. Over the past 13 years I have worked as a Catering Manager for a banquet facility, a Banquet Waitress and Office Manager for an offsite Caterer, a Party Rental Specialist, a Sales Manager for a Bridal Salon, an Event Coordinator for two LA based charities, and an Assistant Floral Arranger.
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