Though I'm an October baby, I felt like September deserved some love too. So, I've put together this list of the  top 5 birthday cake photos for the month of September. If you have a birthday coming up or know someone getting ready to celebrate another year, consider styles of birthday cakes like these when visiting your local bakery.

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#5  Carly's Delightfully Pink 16th Birthday Cake

Young ladies of a certain age (16) are on the verge of something great. They deserve a sweet sixteen birthday cake that lives up to their "grown up but still play young" attitude. This cake does all of that and more! It is hot pink with pink beaded icing accents. It has crazy, colorful stripes on top and a fun cake topper that announces to the guests just how old but young at heart the guest of honor is.

This fun 16th birthday cake photo is provided by Bake My Day, a cake bakery in Louisville Kentucky.

#4  Wild Side 16th Birthday Cake

Again with the magic number 16 but it's not the sweet sixteen birthday theme alone that makes this cake so impressive. The colors of this birthday cake are vibrant. Bright blue complements black and white zebra stripes. Together, the two colors with black ribbon accents at the base of each tier form three tiers of delicious birthday cake that is almost too attractive to eat!

This unique 16th birthday cake was created by The Party Place & Bakery, one of my favorite cake bakeries in Heber Springs, Arkansas.

#3 Baseball Birthday Cake

It's worth having a son or a lady softball player if for no other reason than baseball birthday cakes like this. This birthday cake features a baseball hat, baseball bat, and a baseball with a number written in icing that lets us know how old or young the birthday child is. In this case, it's a baseball birthday cake for a one year old! How sweet!

This baseball birthday cake photo was provided by Gourmet On The Go, talented caterers in Victorville California.

#2 Starry Night Birthday Cake

It was hard not to choose this as the number one birthday cake photo. Even if you aren't a fan of Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night" painting, you have to admire all of the hard work and tedious detail that went into this Starry Night birthday cake. Beautiful, artistic, and a true work of art in the birthday cake world!

This "Starry Night" birthday cake was created by Sue's Sweets, an artistic cake bakery in Rahway New Jersey.

#1 Rocking, Contemporary 21st Birthday Cake

The happy lady that received this 21st birthday cake can strut her stuff knowing she's an in-style lady with friends who have fabulous taste. Each layer is hot pink and black, white and light pink accents. This is three tiers of fun and intricate details. No two tiers have the same style. One is striped. One is floral. One is polka dots. Who doesn't love a polka dotted birthday cake? All of the fun styles and unique colors combined with a fabulous cake topper make this the month's #1 birthday cake bar none.

This 21st birthday cake for girls was submitted by Just Ones Cakes & Catering, an awesome bakery in Albuquerque New Mexico.

Grab a slice for yourself! Are you planning a party for someone's birthday or have some birthday cake photos of your own? Feel free to share them and they may become one of the top 5 photos next month on WeddingAndPartyNetwork.com!

Ask The Celebration Advisor:
I was wondering if you did specialty order cakes? Also, how much do your cakes run? I was wanting a special and pretty specific cake for my daughter's 3rd birthday this coming May(2010). I can give you more details about it after I find out if you make them…thanks! April in Sheridan IN


Celebration Advisor Reply:
How exciting a 3rd birthday. Although Wedding and Party Network is a great place to plan your birthday party, we don't actually provide the services or products. Instead we have a network of professional local businesses who provide everything you need for a party in your area.

There is a fantastic bakery near Sheridan IN, who is one of our members. Classic Cakes is a bakery in Carmel IN and just 19 minutes from Sheridan. They create some awesome children's birthday cakes like the one below.

Their Princess Birthday Cake is one of my favorites. No two of their cakes are alike. They can custom create a cake for any occasion – birthday, anniversary, wedding or special event. You can even select different flavors or fillings as well as different designs. So give Classic Cakes a call  and they will help you work out all of the details.

Good luck. Please come back after the party and share pictures with us.

Ask the Celebration Advisor: Whenever I am at a birthday party, I find that birthday cakes can sometimes be sloppy and plain. For my son's 10th birthday I would like to have a cake made that is very creative and looks like someone used a bit of effort to make it. Are there any bakeries in Chattanooga, TN that prepare birthday cakes with flair?

The Celebration Advisor: Its very true that some cakes tend to be bland and messy looking. Sure you can shyly say that the cake has character, but that is just a 2 cent compliment. Wouldn't it be great if cakes can be inspiring to the imagination and visibly show an attention to detail? They in fact do exist and themed birthday cakes from Chattanooga are rising in popularity as people see how amazing these creations can be.

The variety of different birthday cakes that can be made are only limited by the imagination of the baker. Literally every genre that exists in pop culture, sports, music, TV, fantasy, and automotive can be represented in a cake so realistic, some are ashamed to cut into these little "works of art". I like to say that dough to a baker is like a ball of clay to a sculptor. It is malleable, easy to form and when in precise hands any creation can appear to come to life.

There are lots of very unique and funny birthday cakes I have seen from pictures posted on the web. Some cakes have real working lights and bakeries have incorporated them into cakes shaped like doll houses or emergency vehicles. Even for pranksters, there is a cake catered to their forte. Cakes with embarrassing photos of the birthday boy printed on the frosting or one that unmistakably looks like a stack of dung have graced birthdays across the US.

Your son's birthday this year is especially important to him because it'll be his first time in the double digits. A themed birthday cake from Chattanooga bakeries would be the perfect gift to commemorate such a big event and congradulate your son on his new milestone.

Ask the Celebration Advisor: My daughter's 8th birthday is coming up soon and I am looking to have a themed birthday cake made for her. Some of her favorite things are fairies and shopping and I think her cake should match. Are there any bakeries in Meridian, MS that can help me out?

The Celebration Advisor: Themed birthday cakes are growing in popularity and it is great you would like your daughter's cake to be one of these cool creations. There are many cakes in the genre including the types of things your daughter loves. Bakeries in Meridian are more than qualified to prepare a birthday cake for your daughter that will be not only be delicious, but also a work of art.

Try to picture a birthday cake as a malleable ball of clay. It is able to take many forms only limited by the extent of one's own imagination. Themed birthday cakes from Meridian have been known to transfix onlookers by their colorful designs and statuesque qualities. A cake in the form of dancing fairies or stacked designer handbags is completely possible and will be created with the intent to appear realistic. So much so that hopefully you would be hesitant to cut into such a delicate and detailed pastry statue.

However half the enjoyment of a birthday cake is from stuffing your face with the soft, moist dough. When you meet with a Meridian Baker, I suggest you bring along a glass of milk because samples of cake will most likely be available. Flavors of cake typically include vanilla, strawberry and chocolate (which is most popular). A strawberry flavored cake, provided you enjoy the taste, can be a creative way to add more vibrant pink to the overall design of the birthday cake. Above all if the cake looks great, it should be equally as delicious.

Your daughter's birthday themes are great for young girls. She would enjoy nothing more than to be able to stare into the eyes of fairies dancing across the dining room table. Your idea for her birthday cake will come to life with the help of Meridian, MS bakeries. I am glad you are taking the extra care in preparing for your daughters big day. She will no doubt have her best birthday yet.

Ask the Celebration Advisor: My husband is about to turn 50 years old and I am trying to figure out what kind of birthday cake I would like to have at his party. What types of cakes do I have to choose from in New Orleans, LA?

The Celebration Advisor: Wouldn't be great if a cake could soften the blow of turning 50? So many people become discouraged at the thought of getting "old". On their birthday images of walkers and handicap stickers are dancing through their heads rather than thoughts of being at the age where one feels the most freedom. I say, don't let another birthday bore your husband into senility, make it a joyous celebration of whats to come. New Orleans birthday cakes are known to be works of art that look too good to eat and will do much more than energize an aging soul.

To begin with, there are numerous styles of birthday cakes. And to select the perfect one for his birthday you must establish what message you would like the cake to portray. I suggest for a 50th birthday that comes only once in a lifetime, a milestone birthday cake would fit the occasion perfectly. Tastefully, New Orleans bakers can create a cake that not only commemorates your husband's big day, but will show him the love and respect his family and friends have for him.

Another style of birthday cake that would be as equally appropriate is a humorous birthday cake. Some people prefer to make a milestone birthday a time to poke fun at the unfortunate individual who is freshly "over-the-hill". New Orleans bakeries have a printing technique where they can transpose a photograph onto a layer of frosting. Your husband could find no greater irony than to see a funny picture of himself as a child printed on his birthday cake.

For an occasion that is as rare as one's own 50th birthday, the cake presented should be equally as rare and so much more delicious. A milestone birthday is a joyous celebration where one can find much humor in the event as well as a sense of respect for the person who turns 50. Your husband deserves a cake with either or all of these elements in it. With New Orleans bakeries, this aspiration can be realized.

Ask the Celebration Advisor: My husband is about to have his birthday and I was wondering what are all the options and choices I have for selecting a birthday cake in Springdale, AR. I am not talented whatsoever at designing cakes so I think I am going to need a bit of help with this. – Carol

The Celebration Advisor: When a person is faced with designing a cake for the first time it can be a humbling experience. However Springdale produces some of the best cakes in the state and you wont have to search long to find the bakery that offers the extra help you need.

When you first meet with a baker to design a birthday cake, you will be asked to make a few choices on key components of the cake such as flavor, filling, and all around design. The flavors a bakery typically has available for birthday cakes are chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. So don't be shy to ask for samples because you would obviously want the cake to taste as great as it looks.

Speaking of great looks, Springdale birthday cakes are definitely easy on the eyes. So beautifully designed in fact that some people are hesitant to cut into what they call "a piece of art". Using cake as their canvas, bakers can produce some of the most creative and realistic cakes that can serve as a perfect centerpiece to any birthday party. Now the style and design of the cake is completely up to you. A good course of action would be to collaborate the theme of the party with the design on the cake.

Your husbands big day will definately benefit from his stunning birthday cake. Springdale, AR bakeries know that their cakes should be turning heads and sparking the imagination of onlookers. I hope your husband appreciates his birthday cake and that it stands out in his memories for years to come.

Ask the Celebration Advisor: I am fascinated by cakes that are in the form of a common object. For my daughter's birthday I would like her cake to be one of these special creations. Is there a bakery in Biloxi, MS that makes these types of specialty cakes?

The Celebration Advisor: Specialty cakes are one of the most visually appealing baked goods made. A creative bakery can produce a cake in the shape of a firetruck or a princess' castle that is so realistic, I have found myself surprised to find it is made out of cake! The number of possible cake forms are limitless and finding one that fits your daughters birthday can be easily realized in Biloxi.

Birthday cakes are a sometimes designed to reflect the personality of the recipient. Your daughter may appreciate a purse-shaped cake or one that looks like her favorite pet or cartoon character. Whichever design is chosen, Biloxi birthday cakes will be dazzling to the senses. Not only will the flavor be exceptional, but the realism of the cake make it a stunning centerpiece as well.

Many bakeries of Biloxi are more than qualified enough to design a specialty cake for your daughter's birthday. You need to meet with a few to decide which one will be more suited to your needs. Be sure to ask for samples as many bakeries will be happy to provide one. Some bakeries will offer a delivery service to their customers as to eliminate any worries of how they will transport the cake.

A specialty birthday cake from Biloxi bakeries will make your daughter's big day extra special. For a child, every birthday is an important milestone and a unique cake to mark the occasion is more than fitting. You have shown lots of care when planning her birthday and this will be evident by the joy she feels when laying eyes on her very own personalized birthday cake.

Ask the Celebration Advisor: It is about to be my son's birthday and he loves super heroes. We live in Fayetteville, AR and I was tying to figure out how customizable a birthday cake from local bakeries would be for his super hero-themed birthday.

The Celebration Advisor: The nostalgia and awe of super heroes has transcended multiple generations and I think it is great your son is joining the trend. The theme for his birthday would fit him wonderfully and a super hero birthday cake should be presented to match the event. Birthday cakes from Fayetteville bakeries are tasty works of art even the Justice League would find irresistible.

When deciding an appropriate birthday cake there are many options you must first discuss with a bakery. Cakes come in many different flavors such as vanilla, chocolate and strawberry and the jelly filling that you may choose should also be compatible. Even the size and shape of your son's birthday cake would be another variable. Just as an example his cake could come fashioned after Captain America's shield or a city scape with Spiderman swinging between cake buildings and frosting street lights. Fayetteville birthday cakes serve as a canvas for bakers to excersize their artistic creativity and it will be a surprise to find how  delicious their creations can be.

Your son can have any superhero he likes depicted on a cake, save for the invisible man of course. The birthday cakes of Fayetteville are not just a treat, but a beautiful centerpiece. So realistic in fact that your son will jump in joy to discover his frosted super guest joining in on the festivities. Remember that a cake truly is the canvas of bakers and their work involved in creating one reflects their dedication to customers. I hope your son has a wonderful birthday and his cake is as super as the theme.

Ask the Celebration Advisor: My father is a funny guy who is always playing little pranks on me and my other family members. We live in Tuscaloosa, AL and it is about to be his birthday. What would be the kinds of cakes I should consider buying him for his birthday? -Britt

The Celebration Advisor: I believe the type of birthday cake your father receives should be a reflection of his own personality. I am glad you mentioned he was a prankster. It would be classic is if you could present him with a cake that will give him a taste of his own medicine. The creative bakeries of Tuscaloosa, AL will no doubt be happy to create a humorous cake for your father's birthday that will be just as crude and funny as he is.

In general, birthday cakes range in many different sizes, flavors and styles and all show gratitude to the recipient. Your love of your father's sense of humor can be represented by poking some fun back at him. There is a time and a place for a humorous birthday cake and your father's birthday would be a great example of the perfect time for one. Birthday cakes of Tuscaloosa have a large selection when it comes to those which instill humor into onlookers. A few choices of cakes would include:

• horse poop cake
• open-lid toilet
• beer mug shaped
• gory (literally a cake that resembles a dismembered body part!)

Now of course these are only a few examples. Some bakeries are even able to print a picture on the surface of the frosting. So if you have a humorous or embarrassing photo of your father, I would try to explore that possibility as well.

Your father's birthday is going to be a blast no matter which style of cake you choose. The delicious creations any Tuscaloosa bakery produces are sure to be a conversation starter at his party. I hope you find what you are looking for in the perfect birthday cake and that it will make long lasting memories for your father to look back upon and enjoy.

Ask The Celebration Advisor: I am having a birthday party for my son who is turning 6 years old. We live in Little Rock, AR and I want to make this year extra special for him on his big day. What kinds of options do I have when selecting a children's birthday cake that he will enjoy? -Monica

The Celebration Advisor: Turning six is feels like a huge milestone when your a child. I can remember way back to when I had my sixth birthday and how much of a rush I felt to blow out the six little candles on my Power Rangers cake and transcend into the realm of big kids. Its a certainty that your child will share the same feelings of accomplishment as I had when he first lays his eyes on his very own birthday cake. Little Rock, AR bakeries specialize in creating custom cakes for adults and children alike. They will meet with clients and discuss all the choices one would have when creating a custom birthday cake tailored to the personality of loved ones.

The options one would have when customizing a cake for children are near infinite. Birthday cakes come in all shapes and sizes and you should base how big your cake will be off of the number of guests in attendance at the party. Cakes depicting a child's favorite cartoon character or activity they enjoy is a safe bet when making your selection. Some popular cartoon birthday cake designs depict Spongebob and Patrick or Dora the Explorer. The flavor and filling of the cake are also options to discuss with a Little Rock bakery or pastry shop. Remember that flavor is king, don't feel shy to ask for a sample of the cake before your final purchase.

Birthday Cakes truly do tie a celebration together. They serve as a delicious centerpiece and a tribute to another wonderful year alive. For a child, every birthday feels like a milestone and letting him or her know it with a birthday cake will paint happy memories of their childhood. To make his birthday extra special let the creative bakeries of Little Rock design him the cake to mark the big day as his very own