Three tiers of real cake, bottom tier styrofoam. Replicated a design/image bride brought to me, so I have no way of knowing who original designer was to give credit. :( Bride loved the design, but FOB said at consultation that it looked like a Christmas tree. Gotta hand it to the bride...she stuck to her guns on this one! Liked the challenge this one offerend. A bit different than what most brides have been wanting this season, so it was a welcome change. TFL!!!