Bought this for my daughter’s bridal shower.  It was perfect for the occasion and easy to assemble. The pieces slide into one another with holes to place screws on the outer portion.  I needed a drill to create a hole on the inner portion in order to screw the pieces together.  The arbor is very lightweight and flimsy which I expected due to the bargain price. I don’t think it would hold up well if planning to use permanently outside. One strong gust of wind could destroy it. Overall a perfect purchase for me