Wedding Blog
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Bowes Construction — what a huge part of the Brookings community. February, 2015 was a big month for them. Not only did they plan a 40th anniversary party and retirement party for Lyle and Marcia in one night with over 400 guests attending, but they were also awarded the “Family Business of the Year” from […]
In some situations, both the bride and the groom have big families and lots of neighbors and friends to invite. Most wedding blogs and magazines today talk about smaller, fancier weddings – but in the Midwest or rural areas, the trend is quite the opposite. Of course, we love a beautiful wedding. But we want […]
Is navy one of your wedding colors? Hitch loves this classic color paired with bright hues! Here are some wedding reception tables decorated styled by Hitch Design Studio that might inspire your navy color palette. Tips for decorating with navy: Navy paired with soft candles or a subtle light source looks best so it doesn’t […]
Hitch Design Studio was honored when the top Midwest Wedding Magazine, Dainty Obsessions, asked us to answer some tough etiquette questions. She said “tough”. I thought “nothing we can’t handle.” I must admit, it turned out to be an intense Q&A! Here goes: My fiancée is still good friends with his ex and wants to […]
Planning a bridal shower can be a bit intimidating! You want to give the bride – perhaps your sister, best friend, or cousin – a great day to remember. But, where to start? Here are three ways Hitch can help: Decorations (centerpieces, backdrop for cute photos, room décor, etc.) Hosting and planning (food, venue, cake, […]
Hitch has the honor of working with lots of amazing couples getting married. The biggest day of your life is one of our favorite days as well! We LOVE what we do. We are wedding planners, decorators, stylists and coordinators. We want to bring our passion to your wedding — and lower your stress level […]
If your wedding has become a full weekend parade of activities, you’re likely going to need a few more invitations or insert cards to clearly communicate the schedule of events. At Hitch Design Studio in Brookings, South Dakota, we specialize in wedding planning, décor and invitation design. We’d love to help you create a beautiful, […]
A year ago, the path was uncertain, but the goal was unwavering. Hitch Design Studio was going to establish itself in the city of Brookings, SD as the go-to store for well-designed retail shopping, graphic design, web design, wedding planning and stationery design. We hope we’ve made our mark here in Brookings, but we always […]
Hitch Design Studio specializes in Midwest wedding etiquette, so our official opinion about including a gift registry as part of your wedding invitation is, drum roll please… YES, you can! Now, before you gasp, hear us out. When it comes to listing a gift registry on an insert card as part of your wedding invitation, […]
According to EmilyPost.com, it is not proper wedding etiquette to list “No gifts, please” on a wedding invitation. They state, “The moment you mention gifts, you put an emphasis on gifts, which is the opposite of your intent.” At Hitch Design Studio in Brookings, South Dakota, we respectfully disagree. The rules for South Dakota wedding […]