Wedding Cake Sizes and Servings

The fiance and I are at a loss. We aren't sure exactly what size of cake we should be ordering. We're expecting about 150 people at the wedding and will be serving cake in addition to a dessert course and sweets table. Since the cake won't be part of the dessert course, we don't need to get cake for 150 people - 100ish will be sufficient. However, different pastry shops are telling us that we need different sizes. Shop A recommends a cake 9" x 12" x 16" in diameter, while Shop B recommends 6" x 9"x 12". According to Shop A, a cake Shop B's size only feeds 60-70ish. I realize that some places don't include the top tier - some regions have a tradition where the couple keeps that tier. Usually, they freeze it and eat it on their first anniversary (some do it after their first child is born).

What do you think? What are your suggestions?

Wedding Gown and What We've Had Done So Far

Well, ladies and gentlemen, in case you haven't heard, I HAVE MY DRESS! I can't show you any pictures until after the ceremony, but I CAN tell you that it is GORGEOUS and very versatile - something which I was looking for at the beginning anyway. I don't want a princess ball gown - not only is it inappropriate for an outdoor ceremony, but such a dress will be overwhelming on a petite figure. I should be going to my first fitting in about five months.

So far, we have the following done:

• My wedding gown
• Decided on bridal party
• DJ
• Officiant
• Venue (catering included)
• Photographer
• Videographer
• Guest List

What we *STILL* need to do:

• Invitations (we are not sending out traditional Save the Dates on snail mail. We have either told people via word-of-mouth or e-mail)
• Ceremony musicians
• Cake
• Flowers
• Bridal Party attire
• Groom's tux
• Licence (this is done two or three months before the wedding date)
• Rehearsal dinner catering
• Favours
• Gifts for bridal party
• Hair/Make-up
• Linens (the venue does not provide chair covers)
• Hotel for out-of-town guests

We've already met with a few invitation places (prices really range - generally from anywhere between $3 Canadian/invite to over $12!! Some places include set-up and assembly charges, others do not) and are very close to making our decision. We have also spoken with cake shops. If anyone has suggestions for cakes, let me know! We need a place offers a delivery service.

From the Dessy site.......

What do you guys think so far? Any colour changes?