About
Hitch Studio
Hitch Studio is a woman-owned business started in 2014 located in the heart of downtown Brookings, South Dakota. Hitch Studio recently bought a rental business, so we now specialize in wedding planning, event decorating, decor rentals, balloons, event signage, wedding invitations, and officiating for events and couples in the Midwest. We provide décor, set up + take down, and graphic design services for a cohesive wedding, corporate dinner, non-profit fundraiser, gala or community event. We can't wait to work with you!
Meet the Team
Renee Bauman
Photo by: Erica Lynn Photography
Owner of Hitch Studio • Certified Wedding Planner (CWP) • Certified Wedding Venue Professional (CWVP) • Author of the Wedding Day Designer
Wedding stylist, invitation designer, and go-getter, Renee Bauman started Hitch Studio in early 2014. She is joyfully obsessed with wedding details, volunteering in her community, and being the best wife and mother she can be. She would love to hear how she can help bring your wedding visions to life!
Natalie Page
Photo by: Erica Lynn Photography
Certified Wedding Planner (CWP) • Certified Wedding Venue Professional (CWVP)
With a degree in degree in Hospitality Management and minors in Events, Business, and Dance, I knew starting my career that I would love event planning because it involves long hours, dedication, details, and high energy! Weddings are what I really enjoy because of the personal connections and getting to know each couple, their parents, friends, and families. I like hearing about the visions and ideas for their day and then bringing their dreams to life!
Allisyn Baker
Photo by: Erica Lynn Photography
Certified Wedding Planner (CWP) • Certified Wedding Venue Professional (CWVP)
I have been working for Hitch Studio as an Associate Wedding Planner for over and year and have quickly fallen in love with the high energy days, flowing creativity, and passion and love for every couple we work with. I knew I wanted to continue to help couples and families make those unforgettable memories. Each wedding and couple are uniquely its own, which makes every day a new adventure and I love it!
Hope Rachelle
Photo by: Erica Lynn Photography
Certified Wedding Planner (CWP) • Certified Wedding Venue Professional (CWVP)
As a South Dakota native with over 15 years of experience in project management within the architecture and design world, I bring a unique blend of creativity, organization, and calm confidence to wedding planning. That background has trained me to think big-picture while staying laser-focused on the details.
Lauren Taylor
Photo by: Erica Lynn Photography
Certified Wedding Planner (CWP) • Certified Wedding Venue Professional (CWVP)
As a lifelong Brookings County resident, I am excited to join the Hitch team! I come from a background in Marketing, Retail, and Customer Service. I love transforming ideas into real-world results and believe the best learning comes from hands-on experience. You'll find my day planner is my best friend and go-to tool for turning vision into action. I’m always looking forward to new opportunities and I can’t wait to help couples on their special day!
What Drives Us
Mission
We vow to elevate experiences through thoughtful wedding planning, event design, venue management, and rentals—while building genuine relationships along the way. We are the bright spot in the process, bringing beauty to every space, caring deeply for the smallest details, and creating the most memorable moments.
Core Values
Accommodating
(capable, friendly, and eager to help)
Professional
(knowledgeable and polished)
Creative
(if there’s a way, we’ll find it)
Authentic
(we’ll meet you where you are)
Detail-oriented
(the little things are the big things)
Vision
To create with intention, lead with positivity, and serve with warmth—setting the standard for thoughtful events in the Midwest. As we grow, we will be guided by our core values to build connections, invest in our team, and enrich the communities we serve.
We’re just like you. We value finding a balance.
You want laid back and casual, but also elegance. You want those statement pieces and “wow” factors for your guests, but also have realistic expectations. You are a busy professional who was raised to be hard working, but also want to feel a little pampered and not so stressed for once. Now’s your chance. This is the one day you get to let Hitch Studio be the calming presence who joyfully plans your wedding day with you!
Our style is making sure your wedding is light-hearted, memorable, and unique to YOU as a couple.
Throw in some laughs and enough meetings that we know your family members by heart, and you’ve got yourself a Hitch wedding! What sets Hitch Studio apart? Well, each of our wedding planners are certified in wedding planning, venue management, and are ordained to officiate a ceremony. You get access to ALL of our table décor complimentary and we can design your stationery for a cohesive wedding style. I guess you could say our style is loving you…and every detail.
We vow to you — the classic, down-to-earth couple — that we will be the most fun, organized, and positive part of your wedding.
Hitch Studio promises to surprise and delight you, do more than what’s expected, and most of all, be approachable and friendly to you, your friends, and your loving family. We promise to be the most accommodating wedding planners, decorators, and designers who will focus on the details of your wedding — so you can enjoy the moments of your marriage.