wine.com makes it easy for couples to plan their wedding wine — calculate exactly what you need, find venues that welcome outside wine, and get a special bottle delivered on your first anniversary.
Wedding Wine Planning
Make your wedding unforgettable. Bring the wine.
Wine.com makes it easy to plan your wedding wine — calculate exactly what you need and get a special bottle delivered on your first anniversary.
Planning a wedding is busy enough — buying your wine should feel easy. With Wine.com, you get a wide selection of both special bottles and crowd-pleasers, plus flexible ordering and convenient delivery, so you never have to set foot in a busy store or worry about hauling cases (we get it!). It's a simple, reliable way to check one more thing off your list so you can focus on the celebration without sacrificing good wine.
A good rule of thumb is one bottle per guest for the full event. For a 4–5 hour reception, plan for about half a bottle of white and half a bottle of red per person. If your crowd skews toward one or the other, adjust accordingly. Our team can help you fine-tune quantities based on your headcount and timeline. Use our calculator above to get a more specific number!
Costs vary based on guest count, wine selection, and whether you're serving other alcohol. Most couples spend $800–$3,500 on wine. As a general rule, plan for about one bottle per wine-drinking guest. At $18–$28 per bottle, a 100-person wedding typically lands around $1,000–$2,000, depending on how many guests opt for wine. Ordering in bulk makes it easy to stay within budget while not compromising on quality or crowd-pleasing favorites.
We recommend placing your order at least 3–4 weeks before your wedding date. This gives you a buffer for shipping times and any substitutions if a wine sells out. For larger orders (10+ cases), ordering 6–8 weeks out is even better.
Yes — larger orders qualify for discounts.
If your venue doesn't have a bar, you'll need to think beyond just the wine. Plan for ice, coolers or tubs for chilling whites and rosés, a serving table, corkscrews, and glassware (or quality plastic for outdoor settings). Many rental companies offer glassware packages.
Most formal venues will require servers, so ensure to account for that in budget and in planning. Tipping norms for these servers vary, though roughly 20% of their time is acceptable. Ask your venue coordinator what best practice is to be sure.
For a spring or summer wedding, lean toward 40% white, 30% rosé, and 30% red. For fall or winter, go more red wine heavy — 50% red, 30% white, and 20% rosé. If you're serving a sparkling toast, add about one bottle per every 5–6 guests on top of your regular count.
Yes, and it's easier than you think. Chill whites and rosés in ice tubs starting 1–2 hours before service. Reds are best slightly below room temperature — if it's a hot outdoor wedding, give reds a brief 15-minute chill so they don't taste flat. Sparkling should be well-chilled.
Sonoma County, California ● Cabernet Sauvignon$16.97$16.97
Mendocino, California ● Pinot Noir
Sonoma County, California ● Other Red Blends
Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France ● Rhône Blends
Mendoza, Argentina ● Malbec
