Just used this set for my husband's 30th and wow - those acrylic 'Happy Birthday' signs instantly elevated our store-bought cake from basic to bakery-worthy. The gold lettering caught the candlelight perfectly during our dinner celebration.

The number candles were my MVP - crisp gold numbers that stood upright without dripping wax everywhere. We reused the '3' and '0' for my niece's 3rd birthday pool party last week (pro tip: wipe them clean with a damp cloth between uses).

Noticed what other reviewers mentioned about color variation - the foam balls are more antique gold compared to the brighter candle golds, but when scattered around the cake base, it created a cool ombre effect that guests complimented.

One acrylic banner arrived with a tiny scratch, but honestly? Once placed on a frosted cake surrounded by flickering candles, zero visibility. The thin candles burned evenly for about 7 minutes - perfect for singing and photos without becoming a fire hazard.

Would I repurchase? For $14, I've now decorated 3 cakes and still have spare numbers for future years. The reusable acrylic pieces alone justify the cost - currently stored in their original blister pack for my sister's anniversary cake next month.