Why Are Wedding Dresses So Expensive? | Elite Bridal Salon Budapest

1. Exceptional Amount and Quality of Fabrics
Creating a wedding dress requires an extraordinary quantity of premium materials. The skirt alone may use up to 30 meters of fabric, typically layered in 4 to 8 layers, depending on the design.
At Elite Salon, most gowns are cut from a single large piece of fabric using new-pattern techniques, resulting in seamless skirts that enhance both elegance and quality.
Mermaid-style gowns may use less fabric, but they are often heavily embellished, requiring large amounts of fine lace that is applied entirely by hand.

2. Imported Materials and Exchange Rates
Bridal fabrics such as tulle, lace, mikado silk, organza, satin and embroidered lace are almost exclusively imported.
Fluctuating and often unfavorable exchange rates significantly affect the final price, especially for gowns sourced from international designers.

3. Handcraftsmanship and Detailed Work
Unlike everyday garments, wedding dresses involve extensive hand sewing, beadwork, embroidery and floral appliqués.
While a simple skirt can be made in a single day, a bridal gown may take several weeks to complete, depending on its level of detail.

4. Designer Expertise and Brand Value
A well-known designer or fashion house adds substantial value to a wedding dress. Behind every renowned brand is a professional design team ensuring flawless fit, superior craftsmanship and timeless beauty.
Reputable designers also provide a guarantee of quality and precision.

5. Haute Couture – The Highest Standard
Haute Couture bridal gowns represent the pinnacle of quality in the wedding industry. These dresses feature exclusive fabrics, innovative cuts and extraordinary handcraftsmanship.
Only a few bridal salons in Hungary offer haute couture creations — Elite Salon Budapest proudly showcases exceptional gowns from renowned designers.

Conclusion
High-quality wedding dresses simply cannot be produced at unrealistically low prices, even when manufactured in countries with lower labor costs.
In Hungary, new bridal gowns typically range from 300,000 HUF to 2,000,000 HUF.
At Elite Salon, thanks to long-standing partnerships and large-volume sourcing, wedding dresses are available in a more accessible range of 180,000–800,000 HUF, without compromising on quality or elegance.