Bake and cool two 2-layer cakes (trim layers to 2. in. high for 5 in. high cakes). Tint 60 oz. fondant teal. Prepare and cover cakes with rolled fondant. Prepare for stacked construction.

Roll out remaining white fondant 1/8 in. thick. Cut 1 in. high strips for cake borders, 20 in. long for 6 in. cake, 26 in. long for 8 in. cake. Attach strips to cakes with damp brush; trim as needed. Brush strips with white Pearl Dust.

Pipe tip 1 bead petal flowers, 2 in. apart on cake sides. Attach sugar pearls for flower centers with tip 1 dot of icing.

At reception: Assemble cakes on pedestal. Position topper.

? Slide hanging gems below cake on stand.

** The smallest tier is often saved for the first anniversary. The number of servings given does not include the smallest tier.

Always place a separator plate, or cake board cut to fit, on the cake where you position any figurine or topper. This protects both the cake and your keepsake. For extra stability, secure your figurine to the plate with double-stick craft tape.