Is it even a party without cake? Yeah... we don't think so either. But it's hard to know just how much cake you're going to need. Some people aren't cake eaters at all, while others want all the cake.

Wedding cakes are a tradition dating back to Ancient Rome and have been a wedding staple ever since. Some believe that sharing wedding cake with friends and family will bring prosperity to a marriage.

Typically, a standard wedding-cake serving is a one-inch by two-inch slice. However, some couples opt for a "party-size" piece of one-and-half-inches by two-inches. Make sure to discuss your ...

The bride said she wanted a "small personal wedding cake" for her and her groom to enjoy, while guests would be served a different dessert Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE. She has ...