My husband was able to put this together mostly, BY HIMSELF!!
He built a 12 x 10 deck, staining it to match the Pergola and proceeded to build the Pergola on top of it.  After he completed the Pergola, he used a car-jack and attached 2x4s to the Pergola poles... Enabling him to bolt down the bases of the poles, making it secure from wind gusts which are common with Texas storms.  Our Jacuzzi will be perfect under the Pergola with a string of vintage/industrial style lights.  :)