Wedding Blog
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Midwestern weddings are known for being big events! It’s not uncommon to invite 150, 200 or even 300+ people. Hitch has two weddings this year that hit the 400-person mark. How do you decide who’s invited and how do you organize your large wedding guest list? Our most important piece of advice is that you […]
Your wedding is an opportunity to spend a whole weekend with friends and family you love! The wedding party is usually made up of your closest friends, so why not do something really fun for the rehearsal dinner? There are no rules that say you have to do a traditional meal at a fancy restaurant. […]
At Hitch Design Studio in Brookings, South Dakota, we offer wedding planning services. We want to help you wow your guests! Here are eight ideas that are simple to plan and fun for everyone to enjoy. Provide Child Care Consider hiring a baby sitter to watch sleepy kids as the reception dance goes past bedtime. […]
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, […]