“Wait… Who’s Bringing the Cake Plates?” – Wedding Planning Tips You Didn’t Know You Needed

From the team at Life’s Enchanted Moments.

Let’s talk about something no one told you when you got engaged: weddings are just really fancy logistics wrapped in white lace and served with champagne. At Life’s Enchanted Moments, we’ve seen it all—from the ultra-organized brides with color-coded spreadsheets to the sweet couples who show up and say, “Wait… do WE bring the forks?”

So today, we’re answering three deceptively small but VERY important questions that can make or break your reception flow:

1. Who’s Bringing the Cake Plates?Spoiler: it might be you.

Unless you’ve confirmed that your caterer, baker, or planner is handling it, you’re going to need to provide dessert plates (and forks!) for those 100+ slices of sugary bliss.

Pro tip: Ask your cake vendor now if they include plates and forks. Some do. Many don’t. Don’t assume. That’s how you end up serving cake on cocktail napkins and praying no one notices.

2. How Many Bar Cups Do You Really Need?

Let’s do some math (don’t worry, it’s not scary).

Most guests will go through 4–6 cups each over the course of the night. That’s one for their signature cocktail, one for water, two for wine, one for another cocktail, and probably one they forget they already had. Multiply that by your guest count, and throw in a few extra because Cousin Rick always double-fists.

Rule of thumb:

• 100 guests = 500–600 cups

• 150 guests = 750–900 cups

And if you’re using glassware? Make sure someone’s washing in between. Otherwise, disposable is your friend (and the bar team’s, too).

3. Who’s Cutting the Cake?

Contrary to what rom-coms have taught us, your job ends after the cute “first slice” photo. You’re not expected to cut a three-tier confection into 120 proportional servings. That’s a job for a pro—but make sure you’ve designated one.

Your caterer may offer cake-cutting service (for a fee), or your planner might coordinate it. But if no one’s assigned, someone’s aunt is going to grab a plastic knife and start slicing like it’s a bake sale.

Do this instead: Ask your caterer or planner if they handle cake cutting. If not, hire someone who does—or recruit a brave and sober family member with steady hands and a strong sense of geometry.

And Here’s the Good News:

If your looking at our Venue, 1889 on the Square, or are having an event that we are coordinating, we are not going to let you forget the small stuff. Like cake forks. Or bar cups. Or how many people it really takes to cut a cake without it collapsing like a Jenga tower.

We’re here to make sure the logistics stay behind the scenes—so you can stay on the dance floor.

Want more behind-the-scenes tips and wedding wisdom? Stay tuned here on the blog or follow us on Instagram @1889onthesquare & @LigesEnchantedMoments

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