Wedding cakes and desserts
in Weddings ·
So, I was told the standard rule of thumb is about 0.2 to 0.3 lbs per person, or maybe just a few ounces if you're being conservative.
But honestly? That math doesn't account for when you want to actually share the cake with family, close friends, and everyone else. You can't just stick to the bare minimum.
For my own planning, I’d take that baseline amount and then just tack on an extra 45 pounds. Why? Because you want enough to give to your inner circle—just as a sweet gesture—and because you have to think about those guests who come back to visit later. Plus, my mom always has her own way of handling things at her place, so she'll probably grab some too....
As for handing out leftovers at the end of the night? Yeah, that's not happening. There’s always going to be leftover cake the next morning anyway, whether it's sitting at the venue or if the catering staff at the Marriott manages to snag a few pieces if it's convenient.
I’m planning to hand out treats the following day when my close friends drop by to visit. It’ll be much more chill then, and I can actually give them a generous helping instead of rushing through it on the wedding day itself...
When you're at the venue, just bring enough cake to cover what you promised, along with whatever little plates or containers you need for them to pack it up.... plus, let's be real, people usually want another pound or two more than they say they do, just so we aren't caught off guard...
Anyway... if that helps you out even a little bit... awesome...
But honestly? That math doesn't account for when you want to actually share the cake with family, close friends, and everyone else. You can't just stick to the bare minimum.
For my own planning, I’d take that baseline amount and then just tack on an extra 45 pounds. Why? Because you want enough to give to your inner circle—just as a sweet gesture—and because you have to think about those guests who come back to visit later. Plus, my mom always has her own way of handling things at her place, so she'll probably grab some too....
As for handing out leftovers at the end of the night? Yeah, that's not happening. There’s always going to be leftover cake the next morning anyway, whether it's sitting at the venue or if the catering staff at the Marriott manages to snag a few pieces if it's convenient.
I’m planning to hand out treats the following day when my close friends drop by to visit. It’ll be much more chill then, and I can actually give them a generous helping instead of rushing through it on the wedding day itself...
When you're at the venue, just bring enough cake to cover what you promised, along with whatever little plates or containers you need for them to pack it up.... plus, let's be real, people usually want another pound or two more than they say they do, just so we aren't caught off guard...
Anyway... if that helps you out even a little bit... awesome...