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Midwest Wedding Trends (#7 in a Series): What’s New for 2017 Fall Weddings?

By renee halgerson | June 30, 2017 | 0 Comments

Six months ago, we released a blog about the trends that Midwestern couples should expect for 2017. So many trends have come and gone since then, so here is our updated report for mid-year! If you have a fall wedding in 2017, check out our list of trends and happy planning! Midwest Wedding Trends, June […]

Lakeside Tent Wedding with Gold and Mint Green…and So Much Fun!

By renee halgerson | June 20, 2017 | 0 Comments

Wow, do we love outdoor tent weddings! Although the wind, heat, and South Dakota weather were a factor that day, there’s something about having a lakeside wedding that can’t be beat. Lana and Brendan celebrated their wedding day at Lana’s parents’ home on Lake Madison. What a personal place to have a ceremony! And let […]

Blush Pink, Bright Pink, Teal and All the Decorations of this Brookings Wedding!

By renee halgerson | June 12, 2017 | 0 Comments

There are some weddings that are just plain amazing. This is one of them. Sydney & Ben thought of everything for their big day, but never lost sight of the real meaning of their wedding: the marriage. It was also the kind of wedding ceremony that brought a tear to my eye. Sydney lost her father […]

Ways to Use Eucalyptus at your Wedding or Event

By renee halgerson | June 5, 2017 | 0 Comments

Can we just say that we love eucalyptus garlands right now?! Hitch Studio is using eucalyptus garlands in many ways! (Plus, we’re extra font of these garlands and sprays because we made them! When you can’t find exactly what you want, you get some floral wire and tape and make your own.) If you’re considering […]

“I Do” Take Two: What You Need to Consider When Renewing Vows

By renee halgerson | May 28, 2017 | 0 Comments

Weddings and vow renewal ceremonies are wonderful things – they can bring the two most rhythm-challenged people together on the dance floor into a synced, limb-flailing groove; they can give anyone an excuse to eat way too much cake (wait, is there such a thing?); they can bring family and friends together to celebrate the love […]

Why You Need a Midwest Wedding Planner at Your Destination Wedding

By renee halgerson | May 19, 2017 | 2 Comments

The world of weddings has been shifting toward the trend of destination weddings over the past couple years. The Knot’s Real Wedding Study of 2016 showed us that 49 percent of couples chose to say “I do” 200+ miles from where they lived at the time they were married. That is a 28 percent jump […]

Bailey Hill: The Newest Member of Hitch Studio, Horse Lover, Adventure Seeker

By renee halgerson | May 9, 2017 | 4 Comments

Hi there! I see you’ve found your way to my first-ever blog post. “Hooray” for you and me! As Hitch Studio’s newest intern, I feel that I should give you some background on who I am and why I am jazzed to be a part of Hitch. (In case you’re curious, click here to see […]

Donating our Time, Talent and Treasure as a Small Business

By renee halgerson | May 4, 2017 | 0 Comments

It means a lot to us as a small business to give back to our community. I wrote a blog about it last year too. We feel so blessed to live in a community where there are so many ways to give our time, talent and donations. We added them all up and each year, […]

Why I’m Feeling Grateful This Week: Retirement Speech about Dots, Paris, and One Amazing Woman

By renee halgerson | April 26, 2017 | 0 Comments

This week, I was honored to give a speech about the impact that Dr. Mary Arnold had on my life so far. She’s retiring from the Department of Journalism at South Dakota State University and I’m feeling so grateful after the words I spoke to her. It’s often times like these (somewhat unexpected) that makes […]

Upcoming Workshops at Hitch Studio (April through June)

By renee halgerson | April 19, 2017 | 0 Comments

Sometime we just need two hours to express our creativity. We know. We’re perpetual learners and crafters, too! To foster an environment of friendship, inspiration and imagination, we are continuing to host a workshop series of classes at Hitch Studio! Each class comes with 15% off that evening when shopping at Hitch and an amazing […]

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