Advice on finding Ottumwa Wedding Event Planners - Any Ottumwa wedding planner or event planner you hire should take time to listen to you (your likes, dislikes, ideas, and budget), then apply their creativity and knowledge to design and manage all the details of your wedding or event. Your Ottumwa wedding planner should provide you with a written estimate of their fees in advance, before signing any contract. Although the Ottumwa wedding planner you hire will do all the legwork, remember that the final decision to go with a particular vendor or theme should always be up to you!