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Day-Of Coordinator · Ankeny

Toast

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About Toast

Based in Ankeny, Toast works with couples planning weddings throughout Des Moines, Iowa. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The District Venue, FFA Enrichment Center. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.

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Frequently asked questions

Planning a day-of coordinator in Des Moines

How much does day-of coordination cost in Des Moines?

Day-of coordination in Des Moines commonly runs $800–$2,000 — and “day-of” usually means the coordinator starts 4–6 weeks out: confirming vendors, building the timeline, and running rehearsal and wedding day so nobody in your family works your wedding.

How does Lazo rank day-of coordinators in Des Moines?

Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.

Wedding venues near Toast

VenueDistance
The District Venue0.1 mi
FFA Enrichment Center0.2 mi
Vittoria Lodge1.5 mi

Straight-line distance from Toast to each venue listed on Lazo.

Des Moines weddings, month by month

Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.

MonthHighLowRainGolden hourSunset
Jan31°14°11%4:26 PM5:09 PM
Feb36°18°14%5:09 PM5:48 PM
Mar49°30°16%6:44 PM7:21 PM
Apr62°41°25%7:17 PM7:55 PM
May72°52°27%7:47 PM8:27 PM
Jun82°62°25%8:08 PM8:50 PM
Jul86°66°20%8:06 PM8:47 PM
Aug84°64°21%7:35 PM8:13 PM
Sep77°55°17%6:47 PM7:23 PM
Oct63°43°15%5:55 PM6:33 PM
Nov48°30°14%4:12 PM4:54 PM
Dec36°20°11%4:00 PM4:45 PM

Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Des Moines International Airport (3.9 mi from Des Moines). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Des Moines.

Getting to Des Moines

Airports
AirportDistanceEst. drive
DSM Des Moines International Airport4 mi5 min
FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport73 mi1 hr 50 min
ALO Waterloo Regional Airport92 mi2 hr 20 min
Nearby cities
CityDistanceEst. drive
Kansas City179 mi3 hr 40 min
Minneapolis235 mi4 hr 50 min
St. Louis273 mi5 hr 40 min
Milwaukee309 mi6 hr 20 min

Straight-line distance from central Des Moines; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.

Details

Based in
1345 SW Park Square Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
Where
Ankeny · 9 miles north of central Des Moines
Listed under
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In Des Moines
One of 66 day-of coordinators we list · 4 within 3 miles
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From Toast's website

“Toast is a modern, industrial chic wedding and events venue located in Des Moines, Iowa. Toast is the perfect venue for hosting events and celebrations of all sizes.”toastankeny.com

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Around Ankeny

Wedding Venues nearby
4 within 3 mi, 39 within 10
Guest hotels
28 within 5 mi
Communities served
Johnston

Distances are straight-line from Toast; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Des Moines.

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