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We love keeping you on top of everything stylish, romantic, rustic, vintage and classic in the South Dakota and Minnesota regions.

How to Honor a Deceased Loved One at a Wedding Ceremony or Reception

By renee halgerson | January 9, 2015 | 0 Comments

Weddings are a time of happiness, joy and dreams come true. Right? However, what if a beloved family member has passed away? Their absence on the special day can be saddening. How can you honor your loved ones who have passed away? Pastor Teresa Whetsel serves the Arlington United Methodist Church and the Lake Preston […]

See Hitch Design Studio at these Brookings and Sioux Falls Bridal Shows!

By renee halgerson | January 5, 2015 | 0 Comments

Did you get engaged over Christmas or New Years?! Visit the Hitch booth while you browse other great wedding professionals at these spring 2015 bridal shows: January 4, 2015 — GonnaGetWed Bridal Show, 12-4 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center January 25, 2015 — Marshall, MN Bridal Show, 12:30-3:30 at the Centers at SMSU in […]

Midwest Wedding Trends (#2 in a Series): Popular colors, entertainment and invites

By renee halgerson | December 20, 2014 | 0 Comments

It’s the second “Midwest Wedding Trends” blog post! If you missed the first post, here it is in all its glory. This series by Hitch Design Studio will continue with one post every six months listing new trends coming to South Dakota for wedding planning and invitations, decorating and entertainment. Drumroll please for the December, […]

Hitch is Looking For an Intern!

By renee halgerson | December 18, 2014 | 0 Comments

Hitch is looking for an intern! We’re hoping to find someone who has an entrepreneurial spirit and a love of the wedding industry. If you are passionate about these things: designing wedding styling on some weekends making social media updates writing for the blog designing window displays working in retail, photography and good customer service […]

Entertaining and Decorating for your Christmas Party

By renee halgerson | December 10, 2014 | 1 Comment

Whether it’s a personal in-home Christmas gathering, or a huge corporate company holiday party, you can entertain in style. A personal note about sme: I read Elle Decor Magazine — 1. because I love interior and spacial decoration and 2. because I think it’s important to read about all design aspects, not just graphic design or wedding […]

Book Signing For V.J. Smith’s New Book “Can You Hear What I See?”

By renee halgerson | December 8, 2014 | 2 Comments

Mark your calendars! Hitch Design Studio is proud to be hosting a book signing event this Saturday, December 13, 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Hitch’s store (315 Main Ave. Suite #1, Brookings, SD) You can meet the author, receive a free bookmark and have your copy of the book, Can You Hear What I See?, signed. V.J. Smith […]

Wedding Greenery Centerpiece

By renee halgerson | December 6, 2014 | 0 Comments

Hitch Design Studio had the pleasure of styling the look of the table for The Union (a bridal tradeshow and David Tutera combo event)! Our inspiration colors were slate gray, navy blue, accents of gold, and overflowing greens. What do you think of how it turned out!? Huge thank you’s to these wedding professionals who […]

Second Wedding Etiquette Tips & Invitation Wording Ideas

By Hitchstudio | December 1, 2014 | 2 Comments

In the past, couples who were remarrying were expected to have a simple, small affair – no frills, no parties, no invitations – just a trip to the courthouse. However, the trends for second and third weddings have changed. Wedding planners now refer to these special events as “encore weddings.” For most couples, planning an […]

Mail a Letter to Santa at Hitch Design Studio!

By renee halgerson | November 28, 2014 | 0 Comments

On December 4th, 2014, stop into Hitch Design Studio with your favorite kids (or kids at heart) and mail a letter to Santa in our vintage mailbox! We’ll have cookies and cider all day as well. Starting at 4 p.m., enjoy a horse drawn trolley ride through the Brookings Central Residential Historic District and afterwards, […]

A Day in the Life: Renee Halgerson at Hitch Design Studio

By renee halgerson | November 24, 2014 | 0 Comments

Learn more about Renee Halgerson, a co-owner at Hitch Design Studio. (What she does on a daily basis, what she values, a Q&A, and what the “extras” bring to her life.) A Day in the Life of Carrie Kuhl coming soon!   Thursday, November 20, 2014: 6:20 a.m. The alarm goes off. 6:38 a.m. I […]

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