Wedding Ice Guide: How Much Ice for Your Wedding?
Running out of ice at a wedding is one of the easiest problems to avoid. Here's how to plan it.
How much ice for a wedding?
- Drinks only: about 0.5–1kg per guest.
- Summer wedding, outdoor bar or bottles chilling in tubs: about 1–1.5kg per guest.
- Cocktail bar: add crushed ice on top of your cubes.
| Guests | Drinks only | Summer / tubs |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 2–4 bags of 12kg | 4–6 bags |
| 100 | 4–8 bags | 8–12 bags |
| 150 | 6–12 bags | 12–18 bags |
Always round up – leftover ice is cheap, running out isn't.
Planning delivery
- Book your date as soon as you know it – you can book up to a year ahead.
- Choose a morning or afternoon slot that fits your venue's setup time.
- We deliver Monday to Saturday. For a Sunday wedding, choose Saturday delivery and keep the ice cold overnight.
- Tell your venue where the ice should go and who will receive it.
Keeping it cold on the day
Keep bags in a freezer, cold room or insulated coolers out of the sun. Tips: how long does ice last in a cooler?
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Ordering ice in London
- £10 per 12kg box: ice cubes, crushed ice or 6 x 2kg bags.
- Free delivery across London from 5 boxes.
- Order by 5pm for next-day delivery, Monday to Saturday, in a morning or afternoon slot.
- Book your date up to a year ahead.