Activity for Carrie

So after watching several you tube videos and shopping for overpriced veils I decided to make my own. The tulle was on sale and so was the embellishments. I just can't see myself spending almost $250 for a cathedral veil when I can make it myself for...

I really have my heart set on using a three tier pillar/plate set up to display my cheesecakes. 12", 10", and 8", and of course I know they are heavier than normal cakes. I don't want to set myself up for disaster! Thoughts? Advice? Experience?