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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.

Frosted Winter Wedding

By upframe | March 11, 2019 | 0 Comments

As it gets even colder and we prepare for more snow, we’ve decided to spread some winter beauty on our blog with this frosted winter wedding from March 2, 2019! The bride and groom chose a navy, burgundy, and silver color palette for their decorations and we love how it came together. The head table […]

What to Remember When Planning a Winter Wedding: Advice from Real South Dakota Brides

By renee halgerson | February 27, 2019 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Writing the Best Wedding Toast: A Sample Speech for the Bride

By renee halgerson | February 20, 2019 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Hitch Studio is Hiring!

By renee halgerson | February 12, 2019 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Wedding Day Designer: A Bride’s Checklist, Timeline, and Planner for a Stress-Free Wedding

By renee halgerson | February 7, 2019 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Hitch Studio Turns 5!

By renee halgerson | February 2, 2019 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Welcome Our Two New Employees to Hitch Studio!

By renee halgerson | January 30, 2019 | 0 Comments

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 […]

How to Add Coral to Your Wedding Color Palette

By renee halgerson | January 20, 2019 | 0 Comments

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 […]

30 Ways to Make Your Wedding Different and Memorable: When a Wedding Planner Plans Her Own Wedding

By renee halgerson | January 11, 2019 | 0 Comments

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 […]

WordPress Gutenburg: 5 Things You Should Know

By Hitchstudio | January 2, 2019 | 0 Comments

If you’re a long-time WordPress user, you’ve probably heard about the Gutenberg plug-in. Some of our employees have been using WordPress as little as eight months and others for several years. We made the switch to the Gutenberg just recently and there are some key differences to note before you get started in this new […]

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