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Weddings
How Much Does a Wedding Cake Cost in Springfield, MO?
What goes into the price of a custom wedding cake, and how to get a cake you love without overspending.
Read moreWeddingsHow Far in Advance Should You Order a Wedding Cake?
When to book your wedding cake baker, why popular dates fill up, and what to do if your wedding is soon.
Read moreWeddingsHow Much Wedding Cake Do You Need? A Simple Serving Guide
How to size your wedding cake to your guest count, plus smart ways to serve everyone without waste.
Read moreWeddingsWedding Cake Flavors & Fillings: How to Choose
A guide to picking cake flavors, buttercream, and real-fruit fillings that everyone at your wedding will love.
Read moreWeddingsButtercream vs. Fondant: Which Is Right for Your Cake?
A clear look at how buttercream and fondant compare on taste, look, and feel, and why most couples choose buttercream.
Read moreWeddingsAre Naked & Semi-Naked Wedding Cakes Right for You?
What naked and semi-naked cakes are, the styles they suit best, and how to make sure yours stays fresh all day.
Read moreWeddingsDo You Need a Groom's Cake? Ideas Springfield Couples Love
What a groom's cake is, whether you really need one, and fun theme ideas that add personality to the reception.
Read moreWeddingsQuestions to Ask Before You Book a Wedding Cake Baker
The questions that separate a great cake baker from a risky one, so you can book with total confidence.
Read moreWeddingsWedding Cake, Cupcakes, or Both? How to Choose Your Dessert
The pros of a tiered cake, cupcakes, or a mix of both, and how to pick the dessert that fits your wedding.
Read moreWeddingsWhat to Expect at Your Free Cake Tasting
A walk-through of Sonja’s free tasting appointment, what to bring, and how to make the most of your visit.
Read moreWeddingsWedding Cake Delivery & Setup: How It Works
How your wedding cake gets to the venue safely, why professional delivery matters, and what to plan for.
Read moreWeddingsHow to Match Your Wedding Cake to Your Colors, Theme & Season
Simple ways to tie your wedding cake to your palette, your theme, and the time of year for a cohesive look.
Read moreSpecial Occasions
Custom Birthday Cake Ideas, From 1st to 100th
Birthday cake ideas for every age and personality, from a first smash cake to a milestone 100th.
Read moreSpecial OccasionsGender Reveal Cake Ideas That Keep the Surprise
How a gender reveal cake works, plus ideas for the big cut, from classic pink-or-blue to a total surprise.
Read moreSpecial OccasionsBaby Shower Cake Ideas for Every Theme
Baby shower cake ideas to match any theme, from soft and simple to a sculpted showpiece.
Read moreSpecial OccasionsAnniversary & Milestone Cakes Worth Celebrating
Cake ideas for anniversaries, retirements, graduations, and the milestones that deserve a real celebration.
Read moreSpecial OccasionsHoliday & Seasonal Cake Ideas for Every Occasion
Fresh cake ideas for every season and holiday, from spring showers to Sonja’s famous snowman.
Read moreOrdering
Custom Cakes vs. Grocery-Store Cakes: Why Local Wins
What you get from a local custom baker that a grocery-store cake case simply cannot offer.
Read moreOrderingSheet Cake vs. Tiered Cake: How to Serve More Guests for Less
When a tiered cake is worth it, when a sheet cake makes more sense, and how to get the best of both.
Read moreOrderingOrdering a Custom Cake in Springfield: Step by Step
A simple walkthrough of how to order a custom cake from Celebrations by Sonja, from first call to pickup.
Read moreStill have questions?
Sonja is happy to talk it through. Every cake starts with a free tasting, serving Springfield and Southwest Missouri.