luxe before tux

isn't this tablescape magnificent?! elegant and inviting, simple with a punch of grandeur. in this month's issue of house beautiful, wedding dress designer extraordinaire, monique lhuillier showcases her talents away from creating the perfect wedding dress and on to creating the perfect the rehearsal dinner table.

monique offered this advice for creating a perfect table, "decide on a color 'story' and carry it through to the china, napkins, flowers, menu."

think you have to spend big to get such a luxurious table? think again! these candlesticks are from cb2 for the bargain price of $4-$13.

for ingredients on creating this table visit house beautiful here.

cheers!