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About This Old Barn; Venue
Based in Fairfield, This Old Barn; Venue works with couples planning weddings throughout Ottumwa, Iowa. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Bridge View Center, Silver Elements Events. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Planning a wedding planner in Ottumwa
How much does a wedding planner cost in Ottumwa?
Day-of coordination in Ottumwa commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in Ottumwa?
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Wedding venues near This Old Barn; Venue
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Bridge View Center | 22.5 mi |
| Silver Elements Events | 33.2 mi |
| Debbies Celebration Barn | 38.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from This Old Barn; Venue to each venue listed on Lazo.
Ottumwa weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° | 14° | 9% | 4:23 PM | 5:06 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 18° | 13% | 5:05 PM | 5:44 PM |
| Mar | 50° | 29° | 16% | 6:40 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Apr | 63° | 39° | 24% | 7:12 PM | 7:49 PM |
| May | 73° | 51° | 28% | 7:41 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Jun | 82° | 61° | 26% | 8:02 PM | 8:43 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 64° | 21% | 8:00 PM | 8:40 PM |
| Aug | 84° | 62° | 20% | 7:30 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Sep | 77° | 53° | 18% | 6:42 PM | 7:18 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 42° | 16% | 5:51 PM | 6:28 PM |
| Nov | 50° | 30° | 15% | 4:09 PM | 4:50 PM |
| Dec | 37° | 20° | 10% | 3:58 PM | 4:42 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Ottumwa Industrial Airport (6.0 mi from Ottumwa). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Ottumwa.
Getting to Ottumwa
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| IRK Kirksville Regional Airport | 64 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| BRL Southeast Iowa Regional Airport | 70 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| DSM Des Moines International Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 175 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| St. Louis | 203 mi | 4 hr 10 min |
| Chicago | 255 mi | 5 hr 20 min |
| Milwaukee | 270 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Ottumwa; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1868 Kelp Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556, USA
- Where
- Fairfield · 23 miles east of central Ottumwa
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Planners · Wedding Cakes & Desserts
- In Ottumwa
- One of 4 wedding planners we list
- Phone
- (641) 799-2211
- Website
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