It is ideal to have 1.5 to 2 items per person with regards to many desserts. Cookie and Bars could be cut in half to accommodate more flavors for a person.

Number of Guests
This is the first and most critical factor when choosing how many items are needed. Considering on average a guest will have up to two items while some might not have any is where the 1.5 to 2 items per guest is a solid way to estimate the dessert need for regular treats and the cake.

Cake Only
If you are being traditional and only having a Wedding Cake it is important to review what your cake slice portion will be. Some choose to have two large bottom tiers for guests while the top tier is is reserved as the cut cake, See below to get a size understanding between party cakes and wedding cakes with it comes to how your cakes will be cut for guests.

Dessert Table
Current trends lean towards having a simple cut cake for bride and groom while having