Beautiful when it is all set up. Please go step by step with the directions. All the pieces were very well marked. It helps to have at least one extra person to assemble. Bought 4 bags and filled them with sand, about 25 lbs. each. The bags Velcro to the poles, in case of heavy winds. The set does come with stakes if you are putting in a grassy area. I bought the gray canopy, which goes well with our pavers. There are four options to go in or out of the canopy.