I had read in another post that you do a lot of the cuttings for your cakes. I have to make a beer bucket cake for a grooms cake. I have the feeling that they are going to ask me to cut the cake and I don't have a clue. (I'm a hobbist and this is for a family members wedding.) This is how I was thinking of constructing the cake, 7", 7", board, 8", 9"10". Should I put more boards in it? I planned on using straws for support as well.
Thank you so much for any help or tidbits.

You should PM Debi also so you'll know for sure that she sees your questions.