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We love keeping you on top of everything stylish, romantic, rustic, vintage and classic in the South Dakota and Minnesota regions.

Hitch Rental Spotlight: Displays + Backdrops

By renee halgerson | November 10, 2025 | 0 Comments

Backdrops and displays play a huge role in setting the tone, atmosphere, and visual story of your wedding. They’re more than just decorations — they help create memorable experiences and stunning photo opportunities for you and your guests. Take a look at some of our most rented pieces below! – Displays – White Shelves Elegant […]

Why you need a Wedding Day Timeline!

By renee halgerson | November 8, 2025 | 0 Comments

At first glance, having a wedding day timeline might feel a little too Type A… but trust us it’s one of the best ways to keep your big day stress-free and running smoothly. A detailed schedule ensures everyone knows exactly where to be and when from your bridesmaids showing up for hair and makeup to the DJ […]

Grand Opening Date for Hitch Studio Rentals!

By renee halgerson | October 27, 2025 | 0 Comments

It’s the date we’ve all been waiting for… drum roll please! Hitch Studio is taking over Party Depot rentals and balloons! We will be sorting, moving, counting, training, and inventory-ing from November 3-20 and will be ready for our GRAND OPENING ON NOVEMBER 21, 2025 in our new location downtown Brookings at 406 Main Avenue. […]

Hitch Studio’s Certified Wedding Planners

By renee halgerson | October 14, 2025 | 0 Comments

Meet the Dream Team Behind Your Dream Day! Lauren Taylor – Certified Wedding Planner + Marketing Specialist Another new face at Hitch Studio! Lauren never leaves her day planner behind and she’s always up for trying something new! Fun Fact: She’s been to 25+ concerts! Learn more about Lauren > Natalie Page – Certified Wedding […]

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

By renee halgerson | October 8, 2025 | 0 Comments

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 […]

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

By renee halgerson | September 26, 2025 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Gretta & Drew’s Minnesota Grand View Lodge Wedding

By renee halgerson | September 22, 2025 | 0 Comments

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 […]

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

By renee halgerson | September 2, 2025 | 0 Comments

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 […]

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

By renee halgerson | August 22, 2025 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Wildflower Wedding at Gathered Oaks in Alexandria, MN

By renee halgerson | August 3, 2025 | 0 Comments

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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