Wedding industry representatives raise funds for children's hospital at annual gala

Representatives of Hungary's wedding industry raised around 3 million Hungarian Forints (€8.218,18) for a children's hospital at the 13th Hungarian Wedding Gala.

The events brought together over 400 photographers, videographers, wedding planners and other industry members from across at Budapest's Eiffel Art Studios.

The evening saw awards presented across 19 different categories, recognising achievements within the wedding industry.

Charity is an important tradition at the annual gala. This year, proceeds from ticket sales and raffle coupons went towards purchasing surgical drills for bone surgery for the Bethesda Children's Hospital.

Founder and chief organiser Katalin Landesz revealed that the cooperation with Bethesda "began with a tragic event".

“The son of our colleague suffered burns in a high-voltage electrical accident. The news deeply affected the entire industry, and that year we decided that the Wedding Gala would support her and her family to help her recover," Landesz told Euronews.

"This is now the third year we have supported the hospital. We either purchase another piece of life-saving equipment or take on a renovation project".

Earlier this year, more than 40 wedding industry professionals transformed the surgical departments at the Bethesda Children's Hospital in just two days.

The renovation brought a fresh look to the space, with decorations inspired by the four seasons and nearby city park. Every detail was thoughtfully designed to create a more child-friendly environment for young patients.

The volunteers also gifted furniture and custom designed curtains to the hospital and also renovated the washroom facilities.