How to Choose a Maternity Wedding Dress | Elite Bridal Salon Budapest

When one of life’s greatest dreams comes true and you are expecting a baby, you may suddenly find yourself wondering how to prepare for your wedding. Where should you start when searching for a beautiful maternity wedding dress?

Below, we offer a practical guide to help expectant brides feel confident, comfortable, and radiant on their big day.

Where to Start Your Search
Before visiting a bridal salon, it is essential to explore the available maternity wedding dress options online. Not all bridal salons offer a wide selection of gowns suitable for pregnant brides.

At Elite Bridal Salon in Budapest, we proudly provide an extensive maternity bridal collection designed specifically with expectant brides in mind.

Bridal fittings are best scheduled 2–5 weeks before the wedding. Trying on dresses much earlier is not recommended due to natural body changes during pregnancy.

How to Choose the Right Maternity Wedding Dress
Comfort is the number one priority — but it should never come at the expense of elegance.

A maternity wedding dress should be:

Comfortable and lightweight
Flattering and feminine
Easy to move in
If a dress already feels uncomfortable during the fitting, it should be ruled out immediately.

Because the body changes quickly, it is perfectly acceptable to reserve a gown one size larger. At Elite Salon, there is no need to worry about availability — our wide selection ensures every expectant bride can find her perfect dress.

Recommended Styles for Pregnant Brides
Our maternity bridal collection includes:

Empire-style gowns
One-piece dresses with softly flowing skirts
Dresses worn with light hoop underskirts
Soft muslin and lace gowns
Especially popular are designs with crosswise pleats or gentle draping, which allow the growing belly to remain comfortable without being overly emphasized.

Expectant brides at Elite can choose from renowned collections such as Lilly (Denmark), Mary’s (USA), Bianco Evento, and Kotapska.

Choosing the Right Cut for Each Pregnancy Stage
Based on the stage of pregnancy and the bride’s body type, we recommend different silhouettes for the wedding day.

Attention must also be paid to changing proportions and decorative elements, which can beautifully enhance the figure when chosen correctly.

Some of our maternity wedding dresses are even suitable for brides getting married in their eighth month of pregnancy.

Accessories Matter More Than Ever
Wedding accessories always play an important role, but they are especially impactful for maternity brides.

A well-chosen:

Necklace
Pair of earrings
Bridal hair accessory
Short veil
can beautifully frame the radiant face that pregnancy naturally brings.

What Makes Maternity Wedding Dresses Different?
There are two main differences between standard bridal gowns and maternity wedding dresses:

1. The Silhouette
Maternity gowns typically feature:

Empire cuts
Shorter bodices
Under-bust seams
This allows the growing belly to fall comfortably beneath the flowing part of the dress.

2. The Fabric
Maternity wedding dresses are almost always made from lightweight muslin or lace, making them significantly lighter and more comfortable than traditional gowns.

Buying or Renting a Maternity Wedding Dress
While purchasing a maternity wedding dress is possible, rental is far more common.

At Elite Bridal Salon, the rental process includes:

Reserving the chosen dress
Signing a detailed contract (two copies) including dress details, rental fee, wedding date, fitting date, pickup and return times
Paying a 50% deposit at contract signing
Paying the remaining balance at the final fitting
Paying a refundable security deposit upon pickup, returned when the dress is returned in perfect condition

Special Maternity Bridal Discount
Following the positive response of recent years, Elite Bridal Salon continues its exclusive maternity promotion.

👗 20% discount on the rental fee of any bridal gown for pregnant brides
❗ Valid for rental only
❗ Not applicable to purchases
❗ Cannot be combined with other discounts

💰 Rental prices: 130,000–250,000 HUF
(The 20% maternity discount is applied to this amount.)

Final Thoughts
Over several decades, hundreds of expectant brides have honored us by choosing their wedding dress at Elite Bridal Salon. Their joy and confidence on their special day continue to inspire us.

You can view photos of our happy maternity brides on our website.

📍 Elite Bridal Salon
1077 Budapest, Király Street 87
📞 +36 20 986 3390

We warmly welcome all expectant brides and are happy to help you find the perfect dress for your wedding day.