q & A Overseas Edition: Ariel Leanne Chen~ Founder of Le Rêve Events international
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Ariel is the founder of the Shanghai-based global event company, Le Rêve Events International. Known as “Your Wedding Fairy Godmother”, the events she and her team custom design and executes are what couples can only dream up in their imaginations. They have produced weddings all over the world including, Bali, Maldives, Thailand, Scotland, the list goes on.
Check more of the out-of-world events on their Instagram @lereve_weddings !
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Q: Tell us what inspired you to start Le Rêve International?
A: I always love a good party, yet I found weddings in Chinese culture typically tend to be a little bit reserved and dull. I wanted to change that by adding a few fashion twists and endless fun. I decided to incorporate mixed cultures into the weddings we do.
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Q: How have you dealt with current clients and future clients with postponing or even cancelling weddings due to Covid-19?
A: It has been challenging and frustrating. We have shown endless moral and work support for wedding couples. During a time like this, we have to support each other mentally. We always reassure our client’s safety comes first. Meanwhile, we take away the stress and burden of rescheduling.
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Q: What is your most memorable event you've done to date and why?
A: We recreated a Halloween after-party at a destination wedding at the Alila Uluwatu Hotel in Bali, Indonesia. It was super fun to have all the guests dress up in costumes right after the wedding. Everyone was relaxed and at ease and we loved turning the bride and groom’s beautiful honeymoon villa into a spooky haunted mansion.
Q: What is one piece of advice you always tell your brides and grooms?
A: Focus on creating memories for the wedding instead of perfecting the wedding. Relax and enjoy every part of the wedding planning. The main goal is to have fun!
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