Toast

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Guest capacity

Up to 425 seated guests

About this venue

Toast is a stunning industrial CHIC venue located just a short distance from downtown Des Moines in Ankeny’s vibrant and upscale entertainment center — The District at Prairie Trail. With over 15,000 square feet of space that includes a luxurious main event space, bridal suite and rooftop patio, Toast hosts events of all sizes including intimate gatherings and large celebrations for up to 425 people.

Seated guest capacity

30-425

Venue type

Industrial Spaces
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

1345 SW Park Square Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Our event spaces

Main Event Space

Luxurious and spacious main event space.

Toast’s main area is luxurious and spacious — providing a stunning industrial CHIC space with exposed brick, beautiful wood flooring and crystal chandeliers all throughout the venue. With seating for up to 425, our clients never need to worry about having enough space to host all of their loved ones.

Guest capacity

0-425 Seated

0-425 Standing

Square footage

7,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

-Farmhouse wooden tables -Round tables with linens -Restoration Hardware chandeliers -Dimmable lighting -Three movable bars -Side terrace lined with cocktail tables -Exposed brick -Four large projectors and screens -Black cross-back chairs

Room cost

$5,000 for a Friday and $7,500 for a Saturday

Ceremony Space

A Ceremony Space you’ll be smitten by.

You asked for it, so we made it happen. Toast now offers a Ceremony Space you’ll be smitten by. Our simple concept creates a light and airy ambiance to say “I do” to the one you love. We understand the importance to capture the magic of this special moment, so Toast intentionally designed the space to focus on every detail of your dream ceremony.

Guest capacity

1-375 Seated

Up to 375 Standing

Square footage

4,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

-Dimmers for lights -Speakers throughout the space -White garden chairs -Stage for wedding party -Microphones

Room cost

Additional $2,000 add on

Rooftop Patio

Toast’s rooftop patio is the perfect spot for intimate conversation and connection.

Toast’s rooftop patio is the perfect spot for intimate conversation and connection. Located on the 3rd floor next to the Main Event Space, our rooftop is made for cocktail hours and free flowing reception traffic. Our patio can accommodate up to 150 people, so it makes for a great small ceremony space. Guests can take in breathtaking views of the District at Prairie Trail while enjoying the terrace, which features inviting outdoor furniture, cocktail tables and an outdoor bar.

Guest capacity

0-150 Seated

0-150 Standing

Square footage

2,400

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

-Outdoor bar -Patio Furniture -Heaters

Bridal Suite

It’s all in the details at Toast, and Toast’s bridal suite is detailed perfection.

It’s all in the details at Toast, and Toast’s bridal suite is detailed perfection. The bridal suite offers a luxurious and calming space featuring plush couches, individual makeup and hair stations and ample amounts of light to perfectly capture every detail of your special day.

Guest capacity

0-38 Seated

0-38 Standing

Square footage

1,000

Ideal for

Wedding shower, Farewell brunch

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

-Table for eating -Sink -Mini fridge -Coffee maker -Six getting ready stations -Two large couches -Pedestal -Hook for the gown