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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 Plan Your Wedding From 400 Miles Away

By upframe | April 10, 2018 | 0 Comments

On December 3, 2016, while taking a casual stroll through Indian Hills, I said, “Are you serious?” after my boyfriend (now husband, Stephan) asked me for my hand in marriage. Little did I know I was not only saying yes to spending forever with my best friend, but I was also accepting the responsibility of […]

Spring 2018: Upcoming Events at Hitch Studio

By renee halgerson | March 30, 2018 | 0 Comments

There’s so much going on in downtown Brookings this spring! We have a lot coming up at Hitch Studio we can’t wait to share. We’re located at 414 Main Ave. in downtown Brookings, SD, so we’re next to fun dining and shopping before or after our events! APRIL 10, 2018 Our Wall Tapestry Workshop will […]

Wedding Invitations: Addressing the Envelopes Correctly

By renee halgerson | March 15, 2018 | 0 Comments

Weddings are full of etiquette rules. Some rules were made to be broken! (Examples: who says you need wedding cake, who says you can’t have a bridesman or a groomswoman, who says you can’t get married on a Friday?!)  Addressing your envelopes with the names on your guest list is one of those etiquette rules […]

8 Reasons Why We Use WordPress to Design Our Websites

By upframe | March 1, 2018 | 0 Comments

Why we chose WordPress So you need a website. You are probably weighing all your options on what platform to use—there are so many possibilities these days. You may tell your friends you are thinking about using WordPress and they may say, “Isn’t that a blogging site?” Actually, it’s so much more. WordPress, although it […]

Trending Wedding Colors for 2018: Burgundy and Dusty Purple

By renee halgerson | February 20, 2018 | 0 Comments

If there are two wedding colors that are trending in 2018, they’re definitely burgundy and dusty purple. Brides are mostly pairing burgundy with blush pink, gold and navy. I put this vision board together for a bride (inspired by Pinterest), and she loved it! We call it burgundy, but marsala, deep cranberry, wine, dark red, […]

2018 Wedding Stationery Trends

By renee halgerson | February 5, 2018 | 0 Comments

Pockets or no pockets? Geometric, script, handwritten or classic fonts? Photos or icons? Shimmery, oatmeal, cotton, matte, recycled, embossed, or stippled paper? Background image of distressed wood or just floral illustrations? Dusty purple, sandy brown or electric pink? Postcard sized RSVP or attached envelope? Oh, and have you thought about what you want the invite […]

Winter Sparkle Wedding — Plus, Level 1 Wedding Styling Services vs. Level 3 Wedding Planning

By renee halgerson | January 21, 2018 | 0 Comments

First things first. Here is a very important list of things we fell in love with at Craig & Marla’s wedding on January 20, 2018: All the fresh flowers! This couple had 26 fresh flower centerpieces and a gorgeous floral spray on their altar. There’s something about fresh flowers that make a wedding SO beautiful. […]

Elopements: Couples Choosing More Intimate Marital Ceremonies

By renee halgerson | January 9, 2018 | 1 Comment

Gone are the days when “eloping” meant rebellious lovers running off to Las Vegas or City Hall. The term is now used to describe many different kinds of small wedding ceremonies (both spontaneous and planned). You can elope to get married on a mountaintop, a beach, or even a backyard. Whatever kind of wedding you […]

Midwest Wedding Trends (#8 in a Series): Wedding Planning and Styling Ideas for your 2018 Wedding!

By renee halgerson | December 31, 2017 | 0 Comments

Were you one of the lucky girls to get engaged this year?! Maybe even on Christmas? That’s why we post these blogs twice a year — once for brides in the new year and once for brides mid-year! We’re excited to talk about up-and-coming Midwestern wedding trends (specifically, here in South Dakota) that are definitely […]

Rose Gold + Plum + Sparkle + Woodsy + Cozy Winter Wedding

By renee halgerson | December 17, 2017 | 0 Comments

This winter wedding was nothing short of romantic, rustic, woodsy, sparkly, and glowing. It was perfect, Shelby and Brodee! When you get married on December 16 in South Dakota, you pray for no blizzard. Well, the weather was great and your wedding reception was set to make people feel warm and cozy! Here’s 10 things […]

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