OMGsh. I have had disasters, but none to compare. I would have been a basket case. While delivering one, we had to stop and put two of the tiers in my lap for more stability. It was a terrible road and the bump-bumping was causing the icing to crack. I was so afraid that the cake, too, would crack that I held it in my lap. Another accident I had was I dropped a sixteen inch round as I was preparing to tart it. It was the afternoon of the wedding. I had to do some quick baking, etc.
Your branches are wonderful. And the flavors sound delicious!