Lelian Chew
Lelian Chew left the world of private banking to plan weddings for ultra-wealthy Asian families.
  • Lelian Chew is the founder of The Atelier & Co, a Singapore-based luxury wedding planning company.
  • She shares the importance of having weddings steeped in tradition and hearing everyone's needs.
  • Chew doesn't believe any request is too out there — with enough time and resources.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lelian Chew, a private banker turned luxury wedding planner. It has been edited for length and clarity.