This was my wedding cake. Sad when you have to make your own...lol Anyways, it was special to me. The beadwork on the outside is a strand of beads, laid in the icing.. I left a spot in the back so we could cut it and it wouldnt mess up the front. The cake was leaning a little. There were more kids at my wedding than grownups and well, the loved the "food" table. It wasnt perfect, but I liked it and enjoyed making it.