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Venue Spotlight: Schadé Vineyard & Winery, an Outdoor Wedding Venue in Volga, South Dakota

When couples start looking for their wedding venue, they’re usually searching for more than a beautiful space. They want a place that feels special, photographs beautifully, makes their wedding day easier, and has a team that is willing to go the extra mile! That’s exactly what makes Schadé Vineyard & Winery such a unique wedding […]

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Wedding Officiant in Brookings, SD: What to Do Now That the Courthouse Doesn’t Marry Couples

If you called the Brookings County courthouse to get married and were told they don’t do that anymore, you’re not the first. Several South Dakota courthouses, Brookings included, have stopped performing marriage ceremonies — which is exactly why we started officiating at Hitch Studio! Our certified wedding planners are also ordained ministers in South Dakota,

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A Little Heat, A Lot of Love: Emma & Matt’s Summer Wedding at Schade Vineyard

There’s something special about a summer wedding at Schade Vineyard & Winery, and Emma and Matt’s July wedding was the perfect example. ☀️ It was hot, but that didn’t stop these two from having the most beautiful, joy-filled day surrounded by their favorite people. With the vineyard as their backdrop and Hitch Studio helping bring

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Venue Spotlight: Joy Ranch, a Charming Wedding Venue near Watertown, South Dakota

I got to meet the owner, Joy Nelson, at this venue tour!! Welcoming me in was, Mallory, was my tour guide, full of interesting facts, the biggest smile, and a love-being-here attitude as she greeted everyone we cruised by on the golf cart. And I mean everyone. The horses, the guests, the employees, the donkeys,

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Venue Spotlight: Midway Camp, a 400-Guest Wedding Venue in Volga, South Dakota

If you’re looking for a 400-guest wedding venue near Brookings, SD that offers a shuttle bus, 12-24 camping spots, a flowing stream nearby, historic camp buildings, an outdoor ceremony location, tons of parking, and a full bar, then you’ve found it at Midway Camp. Sitting on 160+ acres along the river just outside of Volga,

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Venue Spotlight: Inside Bella Casa (Brookings County’s Newest Event Venue)

A unique new venue coming to Brookings County is starting its journey for all types of events – weddings, rehearsal dinners, murder mystery dinners, masquerade balls, prom dinners, birthday parties, church events, family reunions and so much more!   Bella Casa is located just outside of Aurora, SD and features a home-like, but elegant feel.  When entering the Italian-inspired space, you will find that this venue space comfortably fits up to 72-100 people.  The venue will offer valet

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