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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.

How to Effectively Execute a Room Flip

By renee halgerson | January 15, 2025 | 0 Comments

Wedding room flips, where the space transitions from ceremony to reception, can be challenging and time-consuming. However, when executed properly, they’re absolutely worth the effort. Here are some tips to ensure a smooth transition that keeps your guests engaged and prevents any frustration or boredom. Decide if it’s Worth It First and foremost, it’s essential […]

2025 Wedding Trends

By renee halgerson | January 5, 2025 | 0 Comments

Mood Board Wedding Guest Dress Codes Bold, vibrant color is taking center stage! Many brides are embracing a rich, multi-color palette for their weddings, creating a Pinterest-worthy aesthetic that’s anything but ordinary. It’s not just about coordinating bridesmaids and attendants with specific fabrics and dress styles—couples are now setting a dress code with defined color […]

A Tribute to a Special Bride

By renee halgerson | January 4, 2025 | 0 Comments

As wedding planners, we get to see SO MUCH LOVE. Every weekend, we witness two people vowing their love to each other through sickness and health, thick and thin. Just before Christmas, I got a phone call that made me pause and really think twice about the meaning of “sickness and health” as a vow […]

Wedding Photographer Tips: Questions to ask, sample timelines, and tips for timing your day

By renee halgerson | December 22, 2024 | 0 Comments

If you haven’t already booked your wedding photographer (we know…it’s a big deal!), be sure to ask them this list of questions to make sure your visions align. You already booked your dream wedding photographer? You can still ask them anything on this list to affirm your decision! Check out these questions to ask your […]

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. […]

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