Posts by renee halgerson
What to Remember When Planning a Winter Wedding: Advice from Real South Dakota Brides
Winter is a time of the year that can often be described as magical. This season is known for its beautiful scenery and ability to bring people together. However, having a winter wedding in South Dakota can bring its own set of challenges to be cautious of, which is why we have some tips and tricks from…
Read MoreWriting the Best Wedding Toast: A Sample Speech for the Bride
Your heart beat out of your chest while you walked down the aisle — and all eyes were on you. And now one more time today, all eyes are on you…you are giving the thank-you toast at your wedding reception! You want your wedding speech to be perfect, heartfelt, a little funny, and memorable. Short…
Read MoreHitch Studio is Hiring!
Join the Hitch Studio family! Hitch Studio is hiring for two positions this spring — a part-time graphic designer who could also work the front desk at our retail store, and a wedding associate who could help with decorating weddings and events on weekends (set up/take down, etc). Resumes are due to info(at)hitchstudio.com by February…
Read MoreWedding Day Designer: A Bride’s Checklist, Timeline, and Planner for a Stress-Free Wedding
Congratulations! You’re engaged! Let the planning begin, right?! Planning a wedding and your engagement is supposed to be the best, most special, and fun time of your life. Hitch Studio has the perfect resource for you to take the stress and anxiety out of planning a million details — and make it a little more…
Read MoreHitch Studio Turns 5!
This Wednesday, February 6, 2019, Hitch Studio celebrates five years in business. We have so much to be thankful for — our supportive community, our sweet customers, our loving families, and our encouraging mentors and friends. That’s what this post is all about. We’ll be sharing lessons we’ve learned along the way, some of our…
Read MoreWelcome Our Two New Employees to Hitch Studio!
Hitch Studio currently has 31 employees! Five years ago, we started with two — Carrie Kuhl and Renee Halgerson (now Renee Bauman). How we’ve grown! Our most recent part-time hires include Lyndsey Anderson and Mackenzie Schmidt. They both work in our retail store on Main Street of Brookings, South Dakota. We hope their warm smiles…
Read MoreHow to Add Coral to Your Wedding Color Palette
Introducing Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2019: Living Coral Just as a picture can say a thousand words, a color can often do the same! Colors have the ability to represent many things, and this year Pantone’s Color of the Year, Living Coral, “embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in…
Read More30 Ways to Make Your Wedding Different and Memorable: When a Wedding Planner Plans Her Own Wedding
I’ve been a wedding planner for over five years and have been a part of 60+ weddings. I am joyfully obsessed with wedding details and making sure each couple gets a wedding that is perfectly THEM! That means I look for ways to bring out the personality of the couple, hobbies, interests, special ways to…
Read MoreMidwest Wedding Trends (#10 in a series): What’s “In” for 2019 in South Dakota Weddings
Getting married in 2019? Congratulations! You’ve most likely started getting ideas for everything from your colors to your flowers to your décor—and this means that you’ve probably been scouring Pinterest (and hiring a helpful wedding planner like Hitch Studio). After hours of researching, chances are it’s become easier and easier for you to spot some…
Read MoreTips and Tricks for a Vintage-Inspired Wedding
Picking out a wedding theme is a reflection of your personality and style. If you love the vintage wedding look, this blog post is for you! Vintage wedding themes and styling can be very unique and dramatic. Not to mention, vintage pieces embody romance and love. Finding everything to match your timeless style can be…
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