As I stated in a previous review, I seem to get everything from Wayfair much earlier than expected so that's an added bonus. I received this fan about ten days earlier than it stated on the email. The fan came in a much smaller box than I expected (great packaging) and the three fan blades are incredibly light but sturdy; I believe that they are made of balsam wood. I ordered the white fan with brushed gold ceiling rod and it's gorgeous! It is going to look amazing on my third floor hallway ceiling when it's installed in another three weeks. I feel confident that this fan will work exactly as described because it comes with a life warranty and many many rave reviews so I'll add this review to them. Thanks Wayfair: I'm a fan (pun intended!) of yours!