Wedding Blog
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It all started when Ryan proposed in a hot air balloon and Lisa (of course) said “yes”. She hired Hitch as a wedding coordinator for her rustic, burlap, mason jar and turquoise wedding — and we just had to include some hot air balloon elements into their reception! We love making each wedding very personal …
It’s the inaugural “Midwest Wedding Trends” blog post! This series by Hitch Design Studio will continue with one post every six months listing new trends coming to the Midwest and trends that we already love — and think they should stick around. Drumroll please for the June, 2014 list… TRENDS WE PREDICT ARE COMING TO …
Thank you notes — don’t you love getting them? You open a hand-written note before any bill or catalog in your mailbox, right?! Well, there’s also lots of feel-good satisfaction in sending them. (Read “7 Reasons to Bring Back Thank You Notes”) How exactly can you write an unforgettable thank you note? Sometimes, it can …
Why (and When) to Write a Memorable Thank You Note for Weddings & Everyday Read More »
May 31, 2014 was a first for me. I did a lot of research beforehand, but seeing everything in person was incredible. I had the absolute honor of coordinating and styling a wedding for a wonderful couple; the bride’s family was from India and the groom’s was American. Combining two cultures for an event like a …
Wedding Coordinating for an Indian Wedding in Brookings, SD Read More »
Using bible verses, poetry lines or loving phrases can make your wedding invitation more personal to you. When your guests open the envelope and read that little poetic addition to your invite, they will nod and say, “this is so them.” All of these can make great additions to your wedding program or wedding vows as …
Hitch Design Studio loves to plan weddings. We are wedding coordinators, detail planners, and we love learning new things so we can pass the information on to you! I’m planning a beautiful outdoor wedding for next May, 2015, with 350-400 expected guests in a tent outdoors. While this wedding will literally be glowing (with all …
7 Things I’ve Learned About Planning an Outdoor Wedding in Brookings, SD Read More »
One of the best ways to make your wedding invitation stand out is by adding embellishments, or add-ons, to your stationery set. In the photo above, you’ll see this bride chose to add: A lace envelope liner Twine tied around her invitation A kraft-paper backing card Printed the return address on her envelopes She also printed …
When it comes to wedding planning, Hitch Design Studio takes a fresh approach. We know that Midwest brides are do-it-yourselfers, so when you meet with us for wedding and reception styling, we start with a worksheet that takes you through each part of your wedding events (from the rehearsal dinner, to the church, the reception …
John & Anna are one of the greatest couples I’ve ever met. They met in school, then parted ways and started down individual paths, and then eventually…their paths crossed in life once again. And on June 30, 2012, they were married! Anna’s mother is 100% Japanese and passed away before the wedding. So, with Japanese …
Japanese Cherry Blossom Wedding Planning and Wedding Invitations, Sioux Falls, SD Read More »
What goes on a typical response card? If you’re ever unsure, your invitation designer should help you along the way, but to help you with the basic questions, here is a basic anatomy review from Hitch Design Studio: 1. KINDLY RESPOND: This is the header for your RSVP card. It can say a variety of fun things (We …