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Tacky or Tactful: “No Gifts, Please” listed on a wedding invitation?

According to EmilyPost.com, it is not proper wedding etiquette to list “No gifts, please” on a wedding invitation. They state, “The moment you mention gifts, you put an emphasis on gifts, which is the opposite of your intent.” At Hitch Design Studio in Brookings, South Dakota, we respectfully disagree. The rules for South Dakota wedding […]

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How to Honor a Deceased Loved One at a Wedding Ceremony or Reception

Weddings are a time of happiness, joy and dreams come true. Right? However, what if a beloved family member has passed away? Their absence on the special day can be saddening. How can you honor your loved ones who have passed away? Pastor Teresa Whetsel serves the Arlington United Methodist Church and the Lake Preston

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See Hitch Design Studio at these Brookings and Sioux Falls Bridal Shows!

Did you get engaged over Christmas or New Years?! Visit the Hitch booth while you browse other great wedding professionals at these spring 2015 bridal shows: January 4, 2015 — GonnaGetWed Bridal Show, 12-4 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center January 25, 2015 — Marshall, MN Bridal Show, 12:30-3:30 at the Centers at SMSU in

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Midwest Wedding Trends (#2 in a Series): Popular colors, entertainment and invites

It’s the second “Midwest Wedding Trends” blog post! If you missed the first post, here it is in all its glory. This series by Hitch Design Studio will continue with one post every six months listing new trends coming to South Dakota for wedding planning and invitations, decorating and entertainment. Drumroll please for the December,

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Entertaining and Decorating for your Christmas Party

Whether it’s a personal in-home Christmas gathering, or a huge corporate company holiday party, you can entertain in style. A personal note about sme: I read Elle Decor Magazine — 1. because I love interior and spacial decoration and 2. because I think it’s important to read about all design aspects, not just graphic design or wedding

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Book Signing For V.J. Smith’s New Book “Can You Hear What I See?”

Mark your calendars! Hitch Design Studio is proud to be hosting a book signing event this Saturday, December 13, 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Hitch’s store (315 Main Ave. Suite #1, Brookings, SD) You can meet the author, receive a free bookmark and have your copy of the book, Can You Hear What I See?, signed. V.J. Smith

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