Wedding cake pricing at Birdie's Baking Co. is per-serving. The two numbers that move the total are guest count and decoration tier. Cake flavor, buttercream type, and Saturday vs. Sunday do not change the price. Use the tables below to estimate quickly.
Per-serving pricing tiers (2026)
| Tier | Per serving | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Buttercream | $5/serving | Smooth or textured buttercream finish, simple piping, optional fresh-flower accent. |
| Detail | $7/serving | Hand-piped lace, ruffles, watercolor wash, drip cakes, edible gold leaf, simple sugar work. |
| Showpiece | $9/serving | Full sugar-flower cascades, fondant figures, painted designs, multi-tier with sculpted accents. |
Guest count to total cost (starting prices)
| Guests | Buttercream | Detail | Showpiece |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | $250 | $350 | $450 |
| 75 | $375 | $525 | $675 |
| 100 | $500 | $700 | $900 |
| 125 | $625 | $875 | $1,125 |
| 150 | $750 | $1,050 | $1,350 |
| 200 | $1,000 | $1,400 | $1,800 |
Numbers above are starting points for a single-style buttercream/detail/showpiece cake. Mixing styles, multi-tier with fondant, fresh-flower work, sugar work, and allergen-friendly substitutions add to the total — see the upcharge table below.
Upcharges that move the price
| Add-on | Add to cake total | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Tier count above 3 | $50–$200 per extra tier | Stacking + dowelling labor scales 2–4 hours per tier |
| Fondant finish (vs buttercream) | +20–30% over base | Fondant takes longer to apply cleanly |
| Fresh-flower work | $40–$150 | Sourced food-safe, conditioned, wired |
| Sugar-flower work | $75–$250 | Hand-shaped and dried 24–72 hours per piece |
| Allergen-friendly substitutions | $10–$25 | Gluten-friendly, dairy-free, or egg-free; advance notice required |
| Rush (inside 6-week window) | +20% | Subject to schedule availability |
Things that do NOT change the price
- Cake flavor (vanilla, chocolate, lemon, almond, red velvet, marble, carrot — all priced the same).
- Buttercream type (American vs. Italian meringue).
- Saturday vs. Sunday wedding date (most of the year).
- Whether you order one decorated cake plus a sheet cake, or one larger decorated cake — same per-serving math.
Get a real quote
For an actual quote on your date, email hello@birdiesbakingco.com with the wedding date, venue, expected guest count, and 2–4 design references. We respond within 48 hours.
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