Best of… Alternative Wedding Cakes
3 Women and an Oven
Known as the alternative to traditional tiered wedding cakes, this boutique bakery whips up gorgeous handmade creations like decadent tortes and specialty cakes. Overland Park, KS, (913) 681-7672
Best of…Wedding Cake Sugar Art
Rebekah - Cake Artist
This artist uses a spatula as her paintbrush, creating exquisite sugar designs. Whether it's with rolled fondant or handmade sugar flowers, Rebekah stays on top of the newest ideas and techniques to make your cake look fabulous. Shawnee, KS, (913) 766-5687
Best of…Wedding Cupcakes
SweetArt Bake Shop & Art Studio
For edible art made with love and creativity, turn to this St. Louis bakeshop and art studio. No box mixes or preservatives here! They make all of their goodies from scratch with mostly organic ingredients. St. Louis, MO, (314) 771-4278
Best for…Grooms Cakes
Cakes by Cheri & Mike
Looking for someone to bake a personalized groom's cake that will knock his socks off? These award-winning bakers can carry out your vision. From mock sporting gear to movie props, they specialize in duplicating passions into pastries. Clinton, MO, (660) 885-3707
Best for…Vegan Wedding Cakes
The Bakery at Community Mercantile
Vegan cakes taste just as good as standard ones at The Bakery at Community Mercantile. They use only the finest organic imported chocolates, local fruits and flour from Heartland Mill (located in Wichita County). Looking for a sweet favor? Check out their handmade truffles. Lawrence, KS, (785) 843-8544
Best for…Fantastic Wedding Cake Flavors
Classic Cakes
Though their designs are divine, it's the taste that has brides raving about Classic Cakes. They can do traditional white with ease, but specialty flavors like spiced chai, peanut butter & jelly, or lemon curd blueberry will have your guests' mouths watering. Lee's Summit, MO, (816) 525-3224
-- Carrie Chambers