My first attempt A dummy cake was used to play with the tips and check consistancy frosting. I had 3 days to the last minute wedding I wasn't totally happpy with it. The frosting kept breaking on the swags. In the end it looked ok I used silk flowers and pearls on the cake for sake of time. seeing how no one had cash or the bawlz to attempt it in the first place there was no complaints. Cake for 60 went like a flash to about 45! Thank you for all the hints and ideas. ps I also made the topper