Since the cycle of the golden dragon comes once in every 60 years, many young couples decide to get married this year. Improvement of the Indonesian economic condition has further enhanced the decisions. This has created a boom in the Indonesian bridal gown industry. Her prediction was already fulfilled at the February Mega wedding 2000 show in Jakarta. Some bridal houses expect a one hundred percent increase in their bridal gown orders for the year 2000.
Most bridal houses use accessories and materials from the U.S., Italy, France, England and Japan.
Materials used for the bridal gowns are of plain, light and soft textures, such as soft matte organdy, matte satin, satin silk and matte-silk. Soft tulle is used for veils and trains. Since the monetary crisis began, some designers have reduced unnecessary details. There is a trend among bridal gown designers in Indonesia to turn from the glamorous to the simple and clean lines. The most popular wedding gowns have simple and slim designs such as princess line, A-line or mermaid line.