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Prosper Country Warehouse: A Versatile Venue Near Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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If you’re searching for a wedding or event venue that offers space, flexibility, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere—all just 15 minutes from Sioux Falls—Prosper Country Warehouse in Lennox, South Dakota, should be on your list. This modern industrial space blends rustic charm with endless possibilities, giving couples and event hosts the freedom to create a celebration […]

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Shelby & Carter’s Chic Black & White Wedding at Schade Vineyard & Winery

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When you picture the perfect South Dakota vineyard wedding, Shelby Dockter and Carter Pederson’s day at Schade Vineyard & Winery in Volga, SD is exactly what comes to mind! One of our favorite parts of their wedding day were all the personal touches — like full-size engagement photos of the couple throughout the tent, very

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Gretta & Drew’s Minnesota Grand View Lodge Wedding

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A Minnesota Lakeside Celebration Some weddings are so full of charm that you can feel it in every step — and Gretta and Drew’s Minnesota lake wedding at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota was exactly that! Was it a 5-hour drive from our main Hitch Studio location in Brookings, South Dakota? Yes. Did we

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It’s Official: Hitch Studio is Buying Party Depot’s Rentals + Balloon Business!

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A New Chapter for a Beloved Downtown Business — and a new beginning for Hitch Studio Friends,I’m so honored to share some exciting news with you today. After 25 years of serving the Brookings community with event rentals, balloons, and all the celebration essentials you can imagine, Cheryl Meyer is retiring and passing the Party

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Behind the Scenes: Wedding Planner Magic and Why You Need It

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When you think of a wedding planner, you probably imagine someone directing vendors and fluffing the bride’s train before she walks down the aisle. And while that’s part of it, there’s more work that happens during the big day and often in the shadows, unnoticed but crucial. Here’s a peek at the dozens of unseen

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Wildflower Wedding at Gathered Oaks in Alexandria, MN

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If your wedding colors are pastel purple, pink and wildflowers, this blog is for YOU! Cortney and Brandon’s wedding at Gathered Oaks in Alexandria, Minnesota is full of inspiration! (The venue is so beautiful itself!) As a full-service wedding planner and decorator, Hitch Studio coordinated every detail of this Minnesota wedding, from ceremony to reception

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Welcoming Hope Rachelle: The Newest Wedding Planner to Join the Hitch Team!

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Hello! I’m Hope Rachelle. I can’t wait to help bring your vision to life—and make the journey just as memorable as the day itself. 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

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Joining the Hitch Team: Lauren Taylor is the newest wedding planner!

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Hi, I’m Lauren! I can’t wait to get to know everyone. I’m looking forward to jumping in, learning lots, and sharing some good laughs along the way! 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

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Top Ceremony Songs of 2025 (from South Dakota wedding couples themselves!)

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Still looking for a special song for your ceremony? I went through every Hitch Studio wedding we have booked so far in 2025 (these engaged couples are from Sioux Falls, Brookings, Faulkton, Mitchell, Watertown, Aberdeen, Marshall, Madison and statewide)! Here is a list of what couples are choosing for parent and grandparent processional songs, wedding

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Silver Creek Events: A Modern Wedding Venue in Madison, South Dakota

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If you’re newly engaged and searching for the perfect wedding venue near Madison, South Dakota, Silver Creek Events should be at the top of your list. This BRAND NEW venue brings a fresh, modern aesthetic to the area with flexible indoor-outdoor options, thoughtful amenities, wonderful owners with top-notch customer service, and enough space to accommodate

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