Book Your Bridal Appointment at Mara in Charles City, IA

At Mara Bridal, we believe finding your dream dress should be an unforgettable experience. Located in historic downtown Charles City, our boutique offers a personalized and elegant appointment that’s all about you.

Appointment Options

Initial Bridal Appointment (Free)
1 hour 30 minutes of quality time in one of our exclusive bridal suites

Access to the entire bridal gown collection from Justin Alexander, Lillian West, Enzoani, Sincerity Bridal, Casablanca, and more

A glass of bubbly to toast when you say yes to the dress

VIB Private Appointment
Exclusive use of the boutique, complimentary sweet treats, and a bottle of bubbly

Ideal for brides seeking elevated service

$150 fee, with a $75 credit toward gown purchases over $1,000

Available Thursday evenings (5 pm) and Sundays (10 am, noon, or 2 pm)

Requires at least one week’s advance notice; cancellable up to 48 hours prior

Virtual Styling Appointment (Free, 30 min)
Meet a lead stylist via Zoom or FaceTime to share your wedding vision

We curate 5–7 dresses on mannequins just for you, then schedule a follow-up virtual walkthrough

Option to schedule an in-person appointment or take up to five gowns home to try (with a refundable deposit and $150 service fee)

To give you the best wedding dress, mother's gown, or tuxedo shopping experience possible, appointments are strongly recommended at Mara. We welcome all prom dress shoppers on a first-come, first-served basis, so appointments are not accepted. Please take a look at our Store Hours below and then schedule your appointment. If scheduling a bridal appointment on a Saturday, we kindly ask that you request a 9, 11, or 1 time slot. Please note: Hours at Mara change seasonally to suit our clients' needs.

Monday | CLOSED
Tuesday | 10-5
Wednesday | 10-5
Thursday | 10-5

*By Appointment Only Thursday Evenings*
Friday | 10-5
Saturday | 9-3
Sunday | CLOSED, but VIB Bridal Appointments Accepted
Learn about VIB Appointments

Appointments

We are SO excited to help you!

When you're ready to schedule your appointment, you can do so here!

After completing the request form, you will receive an appointment confirmation email within two business days.
If you don't see that email, please call us at 641-228-3301.

"I went into the shop without much of an exact idea of what I was looking for in a wedding dress, and the staff was super helpful by breaking down options and prices, checking into my preferences, giving dress suggestions as well as letting me choose some dresses to try on. They made the experience feel personal and fun while helping guide me to dresses that fit my style. High quality dresses and accessories. Definitely recommend checking out when looking for a wedding dress!"
Bride-to-be, Alyssa

Book Your Bridal Appointment at Mara in Charles City, IA

Appointment Options

Appointments

We are SO excited to help you! When you're ready to schedule your appointment, you can do so here! After completing the request form, you will receive an appointment confirmation email within two business days. If you don't see that email, please call us at 641-228-3301.

We are SO excited to help you!

When you're ready to schedule your appointment, you can do so here!

After completing the request form, you will receive an appointment confirmation email within two business days.
If you don't see that email, please call us at 641-228-3301.