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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.

Managing Wedding Planning During the Holiday Season

By renee halgerson | December 2, 2024 | 0 Comments

The Holiday season is a time for twinkling lights, hot cocoa, and cozy nights with loved ones. But if you’re planning a wedding for next year, it can also feel like a whirlwind of gift shopping, visiting friends and family, and trying to squeeze in wedding planning. It’s easy to feel like there’s not enough […]

2025 Décor Trends Explained

By renee halgerson | November 27, 2024 | 0 Comments

Texture and a Boat Load of Draping Brides are aiming to make a statement with weddings that are both eye-catching and extravagant. By incorporating rich textures into centerpieces and place settings, along with stunning ceiling installations and dramatic backdrops, they’re achieving the perfect balance of elegance and grandeur that creates a truly unforgettable atmosphere. Italian […]

Vow Renewals: Celebrate Your Love All Over Again

By renee halgerson | November 19, 2024 | 0 Comments

Hitch Studio officiated two vow renewals this year — and we’d love to do more! Because all of our Certified Wedding Planners are also ordained, we officiated quite a few ceremonies throughout Brookings, South Dakota and beyond. We love it! This summer, we had the honor of officiating two vow renewals. One couple had a […]

Timeless Elegance with Glamour: A South Dakota Wedding

By renee halgerson | November 4, 2024 | 0 Comments

October in South Dakota brings vibrant autumn colors and a crispness in the air that sets the perfect backdrop for a memorable wedding. Recently, we had the pleasure of planning a gorgeous wedding that beautifully combined vintage elegance with glamor, making it an unforgettable celebration for the couple and their guests. An Outdoor Ceremony with […]

Tips to Eliminate Stress While Planning your Wedding

By renee halgerson | October 29, 2024 | 0 Comments

Written by Grace Perry Here at Hitch, we have over ten years of wedding planning experience. Within that decade, we have gathered helpful insight into the best tips and tricks to help the months leading up to your wedding as stress free as possible. Below is a compiled list from our Certified Wedding Planners that […]

Planning Your Next Employee Retreat

By renee halgerson | October 25, 2024 | 0 Comments

Hi CEO! I see you trying to plan your next amazing employee retreat. You’re looking for meaningful and impactful activities during your time together. As a CEO of a wedding planning company for 10 years, I’ll offer my suggestions of doing a speed networking activity, along with my full agenda for this 1-day employee retreat. […]

Boho Meets Modern

By renee halgerson | October 18, 2024 | 0 Comments

Is it okay to mash up two different wedding styles? YES, YES, and YES!! We are so in love with the way Megan + Denver’s vision came together for their wedding back in August. Being an employee of Hitch sure added to the excitement of picking out decorations! Megan had been slowly gathering a list […]

Biggest Mistakes I Made Planning my Own Wedding

By renee halgerson | October 1, 2024 | 0 Comments

Hire the Wedding Planner Let’s just say, being a wedding planner didn’t make the process of planning my own wedding any easier. Always hire a wedding planner! Even if you feel you have everything under control, having someone to coordinate day-of tasks can make the stress melt away. This was my biggest mistake in planning […]

The Importance of Having a Wedding Planner at your Ceremony

By renee halgerson | September 23, 2024 | 0 Comments

Do you really need someone at your wedding ceremony? It’s less than an hour, right? Well, as wedding planners who have seen everything from our South Dakota weather taking over a ceremony, to a bride passing out at the altar at rehearsal, to a couple forgetting their vow books so we ran (more like sprinted) […]

Elevate your Wedding with a Seating Chart: Pros & cons

By renee halgerson | September 7, 2024 | 0 Comments

Planning a wedding is like juggling a million details, and one big decision you’ll face is whether to have a seating chart for your reception or allow open seating for guests. While many couples swear by them, it’s worth considering both the benefits and potential drawbacks. Let’s dive into the conversation around seating charts and […]

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