Wedding Blog
We love keeping you on top of everything stylish, romantic, rustic, vintage and classic in the South Dakota and Minnesota regions.
Being the perpetual learners we are, Carrie and Renee from Hitch Design Studio attended the top wedding conference in the nation, Wedding MBA! Sure, we’re wedding planners and stationers from Brookings, SD, but we’re bringing you the best trends for 2015 straight from Las Vegas! We heard speakers from TheKnot, WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings and …
Hitch loves save the dates! (We especially love the casual photos of the loving couple that we get to see !) We design magnets, postcards, cute cards and more. We want people to put your very special date on their calendar! We know some rules differ from region to region and us South Dakotans like …
You probably know Hitch best for our wedding services (invitation design and wedding coordinating), partly because our name lends itself to that notion also. But, we like to think that Hitch has four sturdy “walls” that hold up our business model. We do: Wedding Invitations — including save the dates, programs, and more. Wedding Planning …
Your wedding invitations speak for themselves, expressing your personality and setting the stage for what your guests will expect when they arrive. But these “extras” can really set your invitation set apart, add bling to your wedding programs, or helpful details to your save the dates. Let’s take a look at some great ideas: Let …
“Extras” You Can Add to Your Wedding Invitations, Programs, Save the Dates Read More »
You learn a ton in the process of starting a business. In fact, starting it is the easy part — it’s building a repeat customer base and sustaining/growing it that’s the more difficult part. But we’re part of an amazing Brookings community, chamber and downtown group, so we have faith Hitch Design Studio will keep …
“21 Things We’ve Learned in the First Six Months of Business” by Hitch Design Studio Read More »
When you live in land-locked South Dakota, beaches are an even dreamier place to get married or take a honeymoon! If you’re considering either, this blog post is full of hints and ideas. Hiring a travel agent for this trip of a lifetime has huge benefits including decreasing your stress level and knowing the ins-and-outs …
What You Need to Know About Planning a Destination Wedding or Honeymoon Read More »
Planning a wedding comes with a million decisions. Before you get swept up by ideas you find in magazines, blogs and Pinterest, talk to your honey about what makes your relationship unique — and then start making decisions as a couple based on that. That will help you focus on creating a day that’s truly …
With days full of email, Facebook posts and Tweets, there’s something divine about receiving a beautifully custom-crafted wedding invitation in your mailbox. Invitations set the tone of your wedding, let your guests know what to expect, and introduce your wedding colors and theme. Invitations created by Hitch Design Studio are unique for each bride, capturing …
What your Wedding Invitation Style Says About You: Tips for Looking Great on Paper Read More »
The short answer? Yes, we think it’s okay. We shouldn’t forget that a wedding isn’t about collecting presents. It’s about celebrating your union with your friends and family. You should want to have the same ceremony and celebration even if nobody brought gifts at all. But, of course, people want to bring gifts, so is …
How to Ask for Money on your Gift Registry (And Should You?) Read More »
There’s such a big buildup toward the wedding that a lot of engaged women put crazy pressure on themselves. Instead, stop and ask yourself, “How can I make this year as wonderful as my wedding and my future married life?” Love yourself enough to have fun and leave the pressure-ridden details to a wedding planner …
12 Ways a Wedding Planner Helps You Save Money and Stress Read More »