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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.

An Emerald Green & Gold Wedding Full of Irish Influence

By renee halgerson | March 26, 2016 | 1 Comment

It was planned for two days after St. Patrick’s Day. (Naturally.) Her last name was McCarty and the Irish flag was hung proud. There was green and gold everywhere. And plenty of beer and fun had by all. Betsy, the bride even wore her grandmother’s dress (as did her mother). It’s a third-generation beautiful lace […]

5 Solid Reasons Why you Should Hire a Wedding Planner

By renee halgerson | March 16, 2016 | 0 Comments

Are you ready to lift a huge weight off of your shoulders and let someone else help you manage your wedding day? Do you need help finding and narrowing down a theme/style, decorations and all of your creative ideas? Are you feeling a little overwhelmed with a crazy work schedule and need to turn over […]

Meet the 2016 Hitch Wedding & Event Team!

By renee halgerson | March 10, 2016 | 0 Comments

You know the owners of Hitch Studio, Carrie Kuhl and Renee Halgerson. (If you don’t, you can read more about Carrie and Renee here!) But we’d like to introduce our official team of Hitch Associates! They are our 2016 wedding & event set up and tear down team, interns, and helpers of all kinds. They each […]

Just got engaged?! Here are 7 major things a wedding planner suggests to do next.

By renee halgerson | March 1, 2016 | 0 Comments

He finally popped the question. You, of course, said YES! Now what?  These seven steps, as suggested by the wedding planner at Hitch Studio, will guide you to what to do next, while also having some fun along the way. Call your family and friends (of course)! Your family (and children) should really be the […]

Sip & Shop Event, Downtown Brookings

By renee halgerson | February 22, 2016 | 0 Comments

This Thursday, February 25, stop by Hitch and three other local businesses for a Sip N’ Shop event downtown Brookings! Sample wines and snacks while you shop at all four stores. There will be discounts and specials and even a door prize drawing. Stop at all four locations with your punch card and get entered […]

Hitch Studio’s Graphic Design Services: Logo Design, Website Design, Brochure Design (More Than Just Weddings)

By renee halgerson | February 19, 2016 | 0 Comments

You may know Hitch Studio best as a wedding invitation design boutique and a wedding planner service for Midwest weddings, but in fact, we are graphic designers in another sense! Hitch Studio also designs logos, websites, and marketing collateral for businesses just like yours. We can design brochures, business cards, mailers, flyers, personal stationery, birthday […]

7 Tips from a Wedding Planner if You’re Getting Married in South Dakota or Southwest Minnesota

By renee halgerson | February 13, 2016 | 1 Comment

Getting married in the South Dakota or Southwest Minnesota is unlike any other area around. We have about three months of “good” weather, huge families (on both sides), and of course, our “Midwest nice” friendly, downhome spirit. Now, trying to manage all of those things plus about a thousand more details and coordinate them into one […]

Hitch Studio is celebrating 2 years TODAY!

By renee halgerson | February 6, 2016 | 0 Comments

Yes, exactly two years ago today, Hitch Studio had its ribbon-cutting and opened its doors as a graphic design, website design, wedding invitation design, wedding planner, and card & gift shop. And we’ve come a long way! Another amazing thing happened this week. Hitch Studio had the honor of speaking at the Women in Leadership & […]

We Know Our Brides: Hitch Studio Knows South Dakota and Minnesota Wedding Trends, Local Vendors and More

By Hitchstudio | January 22, 2016 | 0 Comments

Brides and Hitch go together like cupcakes + frosting, like diamonds + sparkle, like champagne + toasts. It’s a perfect pair. That’s because we know you! We know that 38% of engagements occur between November and February, and that the average engagement lasts about 12-13 months. That’s just one year to plan one of the […]

5 Ways to Know if Hiring a Wedding Planner is Right For You

By renee halgerson | January 17, 2016 | 0 Comments

We know you’re a do-it-yourselfer. We’re from the Midwest too! But when budgets, patience, and helpers start running low, your wedding stress level spikes. This is the one of the happiest times in your life and we want to keep it that way. It’s our promise to you that if you decide to hire a […]

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