Provence Felt Like the Perfect Choice for Helen Owen and Zack Kalter’s Wedding

But before that, let’s go back to the proposal — a true surprise for Helen Owen. At the beginning of 2023, after a work trip, Helen and Zack took a few days off together in Switzerland. Pretending they were going to tour some of the suites at The Chedi Hotel, Zack enlisted the hotel’s general manager to help make the surprise complete:

"We went up to the top floor, and he told us we were about to see one of the hotel’s most exceptional suites," recalls the bride. "I followed him in and discovered a beautiful, spacious suite filled with candles, flowers, and a long table set for two. Then the manager slipped away, leaving us alone… and even at that moment, I still didn’t realize what was happening — until Zack pulled the ring out of his pocket."

In love with France, the couple decided to work with local wedding planners White Eden Weddings to bring their dream celebration to life. Helen always knew she wanted a fairytale wedding:

"From the moment we got engaged, I had a very clear vision in mind: a wedding in a French château. When I pictured a real French château — elegant, authentic, full of character, with expansive gardens and an interior rich in history — even my imagination couldn’t have dreamed of anything more perfect than Château d’Estoublon."