A former corporate attorney, owner and cake designer Sonya Hong is truly passionate about making cakes and appreciates being part of the happy process of wedding planning. After years of complaining about the corporate lifestyle, Sonya entered the world of cakes by studying professional cake-making at the California Culinary Academy on the weekends. She's been hooked on the art and craft of cakes ever since. Sonya's life-long love of baking and arts and crafts finally found a place to blossom when she decided to fulfill her dreams and launch Butterfly Cakes.

Fashion, textiles, china and interior design are just some of the countless mediums that inspire Sonya to create fresh and eye-catching designs. Artistry runs in her family: her mother is a watercolor painter and her aunt is a professional artist in Seoul, Korea. Due to her years of legal training, she brings an unusually high level of professionalism and client service to the cake business. This unique combination of artistry and professionalism makes for a truly enjoyable and stress-free cake-ordering experience!

Sonya grew up in New Jersey and received a bachelor's degree from Columbia University and a law degree from New York University . A member of the New York and California bars, she has practiced at private firms in New York and San Francisco .

When not baking, Sonya loves spending time with her husband and two young sons, Ethan and Drew.