Greg Ostendorf, ESPN Staff Writer 9y

Groom's cake features Nick Saban riding an elephant, holding crystal ball

Nick Saban made a grand appearance at this Alabama fan’s wedding, riding in on top of an elephant and holding the former BCS championship trophy.

OK, so maybe it wasn't actually him. But the bakery that made the groom’s cake deserves some credit for the detail. And how about the idea? We've seen replicas of stadiums and even a rendition of the “Kick-Six” in Jordan-Hare Stadium from the 2013 season, but this takes it to a whole new level.

And a closer look.

The story doesn't end there, though. The cake itself was perfect for Robert Sabin, the groom who is a die-hard Alabama fan. But the bride, Amanda Perryman, didn't love it as much. Perryman is a Florida fan, and she made sure she got the last laugh by dying the inside of the cake blue and orange.

This is not the first time Saban has been involved in a fan’s wedding either. In February, Saban and his wife, Terry, responded to a wedding invitation with a personal note and a signed photo. Though they didn't attend the actual event, it was a classy gestureĀ from the Alabama head coach.

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