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Walking the Walk and Talking the Talk: A Breakdown of Bridal Party Duties

By renee halgerson | July 24, 2017 | 0 Comments

You’ve got the date, theme, colors, hair stylist, dress, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and ring-bearing dog picked out for your big day. But wait, what is everyone supposed to do again? Here’s the low-down on duties of the bridal party and tips for the week-of. Mother of the Bride (MOB) Let her host her own shower Yes, […]

Brides’ Advice: What’s One Thing You Would Change About Your Wedding Day?

By renee halgerson | July 16, 2017 | 0 Comments

A wedding is a blissful occasion—you’re surrounded by friends and family who traveled from near and far to see you marry your one true love (oh, and it’s a perfectly good reason to eat oodles of cupcakes)! Although July has gifted Hitch Studio a break from summer weddings, we just couldn’t stay away! So, we […]

NOW HIRING! Hitch Studio is looking for a Retail Manager!

By renee halgerson | July 11, 2017 | 0 Comments

As you know, Hitch Studio has three divisions: our graphic design division (doing website design, brochures, etc.), our wedding division (doing wedding invitation design and wedding decorating, etc.) and our retail division (our brick and mortar shop in downtown Brookings full of fun gifts and stationery). Carrie leads the graphic design division, Renee leads the […]

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 […]

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