don't use the full guest count
start with guests 21 and older, then think about who will actually visit the bar. a 120-person wedding can include younger guests, non-consumers, cocktail people, and adults who may only stop by once.
think about your actual crowd. is cannabis a big part of the group or one option among several? is the bar open for four hours or ten? before dinner, after dinner, or only at the after-party?
how you serve it changes the amount
a full joint, mini cone, packed chillum, bong, and dry herb device all move through flower differently. dabs and drink options need their own plan too.
choose the formats first. then estimate how many times people may come to the bar without pretending every adult guest will participate.
a shorter menu usually works better
two to four flower choices are easier to shop and explain than a long list. too many options spread the budget thin and leave you with more half-used packages.
you can still give people range: something sweet, something loud and gassy, something citrusy or herbal, and one choice the hosts are excited about.
hours change the rhythm
a two-hour after-party creates a rush. a six-hour reception lets people wander over when they're ready. a longer window spreads out both demand and repeat visits.
staffing matters too. one person can only roll so many joints while answering questions and cleaning devices. add hands when the plan includes dabs, several devices, or a lot of live rolling.
build the estimate in this order
- count the guests who are 21 and older.
- estimate who will actually use the bar.
- choose the active service hours.
- choose the main formats: mini joints, flower, simple pieces, devices, or a mix.
- choose two to four aroma directions.
- take the dispensary card shopping.
- send us the labels after you shop.
- we'll use the labels to make the guest menu and signs.
decide who takes everything home
everything you buy stays yours. choose one person to collect the packages and unused product at the end of the night.
the best first number isn't an amount of weed
it's the likely participant count. once you know that, the formats, and the hours, the dispensary conversation gets a lot more useful.