I am making a square wedding cake and it needs to serve at least 175 people. The couple wants to keep the top tier (minus 18 servings) and I am not sure what size pans to use. I have the wilton cake chart and Earlines chart so I am not exactly looking for that. I am trying to picture what the cake would look like with certain pans. I would rather it be taller than fatter if that makes sense. If anyone has any pictures it would be much appreciated as I am a visual person! TIA!
I am making a square wedding cake and it needs to serve at least 175 people. The couple wants to keep the top tier (minus 18 servings) and I am not sure what size pans to use.
16x10x6 squares would serve 178 not including the top tier. You could stack your pans (or dummies) to get a visual.
Hmmm, I kind of wanted it to be taller rather than wider... even if I have to add an extra tier.
But I need square... she doesn't want round. Unfortunately 
do a 6, 8 in height 8, 10, and 12... that'll give you 186.
I only went with Earlene's chart because the OP had mentioned it, but it was totally confusing for me. 
I think in order to get the height you want, you should consider doing a dummy layer. Why not still a 6/8/10/12/14 but the 12 is a dummy layer. The the 6" doesn't count, but with Wilton pieces, you get 180 pieces from the 8 (32), the 10 (50) and the 14(98 ).
You still have to make sure you charge though for decorating 5 tier cake, not just charge for 180 pieces. Is it you or the bride that wants the height? Otherwise just make it a 4 tier 6/8/10/14.
Ok, I am going to go with the 6, 8, 10, 14. I don't necessarily need it to be tall, I just don't want it to be wider than it it tall 
She gave me a picture and it is a beautiful cake, I just think it would be either too much or not enough servings. Wish it was round.
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