Posts by renee halgerson
Venue Spotlight: Swiftel Center in Brookings, SD
Your event venue, whether it’s for your wedding or for your corporate event (like a Christmas party or conference) sets the stage for all other event details to come. The Swiftel Center in Brookings can be the perfect venue that fits your style and sets the tone for your big day! In my opinion —…
Read MoreA Bistro-Lit Barn Wedding by Hitch Studio
Have we mentioned lately how much we love our job? It’s because of couples like Ashley and Taylor that we do what we do and love what we do! Ashley came to us over a year ago with a detailed vision of her big day and together we styled one of our favorite weddings to…
Read MoreWedding Styling Sessions with Hitch Studio
With so many moving parts involved in a wedding, planning your big day can be stressful. On November 29, we’re offering FREE one-on-one styling sessions with our certified wedding planner! Renee will answers questions like “How big should my tent be?”, “What’s proper etiquette for invitation wording?”, “How can I best decorate my reception?”, and…
Read MoreHow to Decorate For a Fall Tent Wedding
So, you’re having a fall wedding in a tent and you’re wondering how to decorate. We can help! Laura + Eric’s colors style was so beautiful! Are you thinking about using gold? Copper? Use both and mix your metals! Hitch Studio decorated with both gold AND copper chargers! Are you thinking about burgundy or gold…
Read MoreDecorating for a Fall Fundraiser: Apples + Glam
Have you been tasked with the project of find the decorations for your fall fundraiser, banquet, gala or fall fest? Investing in beautiful decor will take your event to the next level — and your guests will notice. Renee is a graduate of Madison High School, so she was more than honored when Madison Central…
Read MoreVintage Wedding with Fall Details
Things we absolutely loved about Julianna + Austin’s September wedding: It had a vintage look with her grandmother’s candlesticks, lace doilies, candelabras, lamps, and more. It was so beautiful! We rented a mix of gold chiavari chairs and fruitwood chairs. Combining the two made for an eclectic and boho vintage feel. We loved it! They…
Read MoreLove Always Shines Through: An Eggplant Purple + Greenery Tent Wedding
Love always shines through — through the rain, through the paddle boat fire, through the eye makeup. Your love and smiles made this day even more beautiful, Danielle + Jon! If there’s one thing I admire about Danielle, it’s her ability to smile through anything. (Okay I admire two things — her organization too!) During…
Read More5 Common Wedding Gifts That Are Actually Terrible
Picking out a gift for a family or friends’ wedding can be a challenge. It’s always hard to know how much you should spend, how personal the gift should be (should I really give another gift card?!), what the couple actually wants, and more importantly — what the couple doesn’t want. Before I dive into…
Read MoreVenue Spotlight: Wilbert Square Event Center in Brookings, SD
On August 20, 2019, Wilbert Square Event Center (as part of the DenWil Hospitality Group) had their grand opening! They asked Hitch Studio to decorate for their kick-off launch party and we were thrilled to say ‘yes’! Their theme was “The World Awaits”, so we decorated their event hall with hot air balloons, baskets full…
Read MoreDancing Under the Stars: A Perfect Outdoor Wedding
Emily and Tucker…could your wedding day have been more perfect?! With a forecast of rain, we did some quick rearranging and still pulled off an outdoor wedding of their dreams! They chose McCrory Gardens in Brookings, South Dakota for a ceremony and reception venue. It’s one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the state…
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