Hungarian wedding industry raises funds for children's hospital at annual gala
Hungary's wedding industry raised about 3 million forints (€8,218) for the Bethesda Children's Hospital at the 13th Hungarian Wedding Gala in Budapest. The money will buy surgical drills for bone surgery.
Representatives of Hungary's wedding industry raised around 3 million Hungarian forints, or about €8,218, for the Bethesda Children's Hospital at the 13th Hungarian Wedding Gala, held at Eiffel Art Studios in Budapest. Charity is an established tradition at the annual event.
More than 400 photographers, videographers, wedding planners and other industry members attended. During the evening, awards were presented in 19 categories recognising achievements in the sector.
Where the money goes
This year, proceeds from ticket sales and raffle coupons will go towards buying surgical drills for bone surgery at the hospital.
Founder and chief organiser Katalin Landesz told Euronews that the partnership with Bethesda began with a tragic event. The son of a colleague suffered burns in a high-voltage electrical accident. The news deeply affected the whole industry, and that year the gala decided to support her and her family during his recovery.
Landesz said this is the third year the gala has backed the hospital. Each time, organisers either buy another piece of life-saving equipment or take on a renovation project.
Renovation earlier this year
Earlier in 2026, more than 40 wedding industry professionals transformed the surgical departments at the Bethesda Children's Hospital in just two days. The decor was inspired by the four seasons and a nearby city park, and every detail was designed to make the environment friendlier for young patients.
The volunteers also donated furniture and custom-designed curtains, and renovated the washroom facilities.
