Tara & Tiffany, Toast Owners
two sisters with a DREAM
Sisters, Tara Meredith and Tiffany Loutsch dreamed of bringing a chic, yet convenient venue to the heart of Ankeny, Iowa. As a family owned business, their desire is to make every event a positive experience for all. They are passionate about the details at Toast and are here to support you every step of the way as you plan your wedding, corporate event, or other celebration. Creating an atmosphere where your guests feel comfortable is a top priority, so please make our space your home!
We know you’ll love it here!
meet our venue coordinators
When you host your celebration at Toast, you are getting more than an amazing venue. You’ll be supported by Toast’s lead event coordinators, Julianah and Sara, who will be with you from your very first tour until the end of your special event. Our coordinators are detail-oriented and pride themselves on their ability to find solutions to any obstacle — all while remaining optimistic and attentive. Julianah and Sara are so excited to guide you throughout the entire planning process and handle all of the details so you can relax and enjoy your special day.
Julianah is a lifelong resident of Ankeny, Iowa, and currently a senior at Iowa State University working towards a degree in Marketing and Commercial Real Estate.
When she heard her family was opening an event space, she felt led to be a huge part of its success. Julianah has had the opportunity of working at DRA Properties and being in charge of several large events, which is where she discovered her strength for the details and love of working with people. In her free time, you can find her exploring new towns and cities, cooking, traveling and most importantly, spending time with her friends and family. Julianah looks forward to meeting you and cannot wait to start this journey.
02/ Sara Harper, venue Coordinator
Upon graduating from Iowa State University, Sara knew wherever she landed, she wanted to be surrounded by people.
After exploring a few Midwest cities and gaining experience within sales, marketing and even luxury retail, Sara is excited to put her people skills to work in the events industry at Toast. Sara is passionate about providing an exceptional customer experience and can’t wait to do this for clients at Toast. Her simple pleasures in life include quality time with friends and family, yoga and reality TV. Sara is a sucker for a good aesthetic and has an appreciation for all things beautiful. Being a part of the Toast family is truly a dream come true!
03/ Maggie Pforts, Beverage Coordinator
After doing an event internship, Maggie was hooked and has been working events in and around Des Moines for over ten years. She enjoys working on a wide variety of events from large concerts and festivals to smaller, more intimate settings. Most recently, Maggie handled planning and beverage operations for The District’s annual event line-up. Maggie’s favorite part about event planning is seeing a site come together with people enjoying themselves. She is eager to work with each of you to help make your event a fabulous time for you and your guests.