I used this for something other than what it is intended, but worked perfectly. We purchased a centerpiece for a baby shower, when assembled was difficult to transport. I put it on an 18" cake plate and a portion of the plate was exposed. This worked perfectly on the cake plate with the centerpiece holding it down. There is about 3" of tulle around the plate, looks perfect on the raspberry table cloth, and so fitting for a baby shower for a little girl. Down the road our granddaughter can use this for a costume.