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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.

11 Ways to Make Your Wedding Venue STAND OUT

By renee halgerson | August 1, 2018 | 6 Comments

This has to be one of our favorite weddings so far. They’re ALL our favorites, of course (like children…how do you choose a “favorite”?!), but this wedding reception is the best example of how to make your wedding venue stand out and leave your guests wowed! The wedding reception of Andrew and Alexis was one […]

How to Handle the Post-Wedding Blues

By renee halgerson | July 20, 2018 | 0 Comments

If you’re newly engaged or soon to say “I do”, this one’s for you! Your wedding day… the happiest day of your life! But what happens when it’s all over? What happened to me is that I felt kinda…sad. Or maybe less sad, and more so emotionless. I’d spent a year of my life planning […]

Best Business Books I’ve Read So Far (Volume 2)

By renee halgerson | July 12, 2018 | 1 Comment

I am a perpetual reader, which for entrepreneurs (and constant learners, movers, and shakers) is a great thing. If you missed Volume 1, here are my first five recommend business books. And here are my next five favorite professional development books so far. I’m honest with my rankings, so not all are 5 stars… “Badass […]

Graduation Invitations and Graduation Event Styling by Hitch Studio

By renee halgerson | July 6, 2018 | 0 Comments

Yes, Hitch Studio styles more than weddings! We’re highlighting two graduations we had the honor of styling in May. We decorated the venues and coordinated details like projector, balloons, timing and more — including designing the graduation announcements and graduation invitations for both! The first graduation was travel themed. Andrew traveled in high school as […]

Bright and Beautiful: Malibu Blue and Purple Wedding

By renee halgerson | June 30, 2018 | 0 Comments

We love bright and beautiful wedding colors like these! Plus, we love bright and beautiful marriages like theirs — Ashley and Paxton. Congratulations!! Hitch Studio was honored to decorate for their June wedding! We set up every detail perfectly at the church and the reception — AND we took care of taking it all down […]

Dusty Purple, Black, and Silver Wedding

By renee halgerson | June 24, 2018 | 0 Comments

Kelsey and Derek know how to make a wedding very personal. They had an “In Memory” table which showcased photos of both of their late fathers, a “Generations of Love” table with family wedding photos, a Jenga guest book, and a balloon release at the end of their ceremony. Each guest got to sign a […]

Best Business Books I’ve Read So Far (Volume 1)

By renee halgerson | June 18, 2018 | 0 Comments

As a business owner, leader, and nerd, I like to read books, both business and for fun. It’s therapeutic and I’m a perpetual learner, so it fills that piece of my mind and heart. It’s also good for Hitch Studio as we lead a group of amazing employees! Here are my favorite books so far, […]

Shopping Downtown Brookings: What’s New at Hitch Studio — Your Paperie + Gift Store

By renee halgerson | June 9, 2018 | 0 Comments

Summertime in downtown Brookings is always so exciting. We love seeing old friends and newcomers alike as they walk the historic streets and enjoy some shopping and sunshine! If you’re looking for a day of shopping in Brookings, SD, add Hitch Studio to your list as a retail store and gift shop full of fun […]

Midwest Wedding Trends (#9 in a series)

By renee halgerson | June 1, 2018 | 0 Comments

We love posting mid-year wedding trends! It’s sets the tone for summer weddings in 2018. According to TheKnot Trends and Insights from 2017 brides, here are some great information and statistics in 2017 — and trends for 2018! Statistics from 2017 Couples that Predict What’s Coming for 2018: The average guest list is 136 guests […]

Tips for Getting Ready the Morning of Your Wedding Day

By renee halgerson | May 26, 2018 | 0 Comments

Yay! It’s finally your wedding day. It feels like you’ve been waiting for this day to arrive for forever now. Getting ready with your bridesmaids is a fun experience that you’ll treasure with them for years to come. Choose a location for this that will provide enough space (and mirrors) for everyone and will allow […]

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