Wedding Blog
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Black Friday and Small Business Saturday go hand-in-hand. Christmas shopping officially begins — and it can start locally — in Brookings, SD! Hitch Studio is letting you pick your discount both days! And believe us…it’s worth stopping in for. Our challenge to you: Do all of your Christmas shopping locally this year. Support small businesses […]
What’s in the art of a sincere thank you? In written form, it pours from the heart of the one who holds the pen. In spoken form, it’s seen in the eyes, heard from the sincerity in your voice and felt from a hug. Although they express their appreciate in both ways listed above, Hitch likes […]
Brides, do you realize who is going to appreciate your decision to hire a wedding coordinator more than anyone at your wedding? (Pssst…no, it’s not you!) It’s your mom! Yes, you’ll love working with Hitch Studio (or any wedding coordinator) during the months, weeks and days leading up to your wedding day. They’ll capture every […]
Choosing the perfect South Dakota venue is a top priority for any bride. If a barn near Brookings suits your country or rustic style, consider these four options all within six miles of city limits! Scroll down for a map to each barn, more details, amenities, and more. Let’s start with a look at each […]
September 26 was the most beautiful day to have an outdoor wedding near Lake Oakwood in Bruce, South Dakota! Amanda & Tony planned a burlap, teal, orange, country love-filled wedding. Hitch was in charge of setting up the chairs, aisle, altar, and music for their outdoor lake ceremony, and coordinating the details of the wedding […]
Here’s a sneak peek into the life of a co-founder of Hitch Studio in Brookings, SD. Carrie Kuhl is a busy gal! Friday, October 16th, 2015: 6:00-6:30: Time to wake up (a.k.a. press snooze for a half hour because, let’s be honest, we all want to sleep in)! I get myself ready for the day and soon […]
We have a special fondness for Brittany & Kyle. They brought such a maturity and sophisticated taste to their wedding. It was such an honor to decorate their reception and bring their unique and personal ideas to life! Their wedding reception was held at the Holiday Inn Express in Brandon, South Dakota (near Sioux Falls). […]
Floral arrangements as centerpieces can be beautiful, but also costly. If you’re looking for some cost-effective options for modern, trendy, yet inexpensive non-floral centerpiece options, here are some ideas! Hitch Studio rents many of the decorations you see below if you’re interested. If you just need a consultation for more non-floral centerpiece options or cost-effective […]
Most brides tells us that planning the order of events for their wedding reception is surprisingly difficult! They say things like, “I’ve attended a dozen weddings in the past two years, but I can’t even think of how much time to allow and what is the order – cakes, dances? I need help!” That’s where […]
Our business model might be a unique one. Carrie Kuhl and I (Renee Halgerson) started Hitch Studio together, specializing in wedding invitations, wedding planning, graphic design, logo + website design, and a brick & mortar retail store. It’s so diverse, we believe there needs to be two of us! The idea of this business was […]