How Many Servings Do I Need?

Determining the right cake size for your wedding. Calculate servings based on your guest count and dessert options.

Basic Calculation

The general rule is to order enough cake for 80-100% of your guest count. If you have 100 guests, plan for 80-100 servings.

However, consider these factors when determining your final count:

If you're serving a dessert table, cupcakes, or other sweets, you can order less cake. Consider ordering 60-80% of your guest count.

If the wedding cake is the primary dessert, order enough for 100% of your guests, plus a little extra (10-20%) to ensure everyone gets a piece.

Perfect for intimate celebrations

~12 servings

Small gatherings

~20 servings

Medium celebrations

~30 servings

Larger gatherings

~40 servings

Combine sizes for larger guest counts

50-200+ servings

Consider a smaller display cake with sheet cake for additional servings to save on cost.
Round cakes typically serve more than square cakes of the same size.
When in doubt, order slightly more rather than less. Leftover cake makes great favors!