This cake was an experiment for my brother & sister-in-laws small wedding. Tiers one and three are real cake, the others are styrofoam dummies, all covered in marshmallow fondant. Tier three was a three-layer cake that was 14-inches high and carved in an hour-glass shape that looked SO COOL until it sat overnight and settled almost two inches...causing a big fondant and icing bulge at the bottom, conveniently covered by real roses. Good learning experience though! The design was inspired by a few of Carrie's Cakes.