The Flavor.

Options:  Something rather basic - white almond with vanilla frosting and/or marble with vanilla buttercream.

The Cake.

Preference:  Four tier round cake, plain white with brown ribbon.  Perhaps a tree pattern so bird cake topper can sit on top.

The Topper.

Preference:  None or one shown below.  The first picture shows an orange and a magenta bird, but mine is in brown and bronze.  Others are accurate to photo.

The Cake Table.

Preference:  The little decorations that are near the cake.

The Refreshments.

Preferences:  Punch, various lemonades, etc. in drink containers, other drinks provided by caterer.  Drinks could be served with the paper straw, straws with labels, or in mason jars.  Soda and some other refreshments will be served during the meal.  May need to bring extra.