How the wedding cake is served will influence the amount of wedding cake ordered. If the wedding cake is not the main dessert but rather part of a larger dessert table, it will not be necessary to buy as large a cake. Many guests will choose other selections for dessert.

If you plan to have both a dessert table and a wedding cake, use the main cake for the cake cutting ceremony and then have a small amount on the dessert table. Do not buy as much cake as there are guests.