Renee
Why Dinner Etiquette is so Important (Book Renee to speak about it!)
I believe in my heart and soul that no matter your status or situation, if it’s for a job interview or your wedding reception, having good manners at a dinner table is a lifelong skill. My name is Renee Bauman, owner of Hitch Studio in Brookings, SD and I give fun dinner etiquette trainings and…
Read More30 Ways to Make Your Wedding Different and Memorable: When a Wedding Planner Plans Her Own Wedding
I’ve been a wedding planner for over five years and have been a part of 60+ weddings. I am joyfully obsessed with wedding details and making sure each couple gets a wedding that is perfectly THEM! That means I look for ways to bring out the personality of the couple, hobbies, interests, special ways to…
Read MoreWalking the Walk and Talking the Talk: A Breakdown of Bridal Party Duties
You’ve got the date, theme, colors, hair stylist, dress, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and ring-bearing dog picked out for your big day. But wait, what is everyone supposed to do again? Here’s the low-down on duties of the bridal party and tips for the week-of. Mother of the Bride (MOB) Let her host her own shower Yes,…
Read More“I Do” Take Two: What You Need to Consider When Renewing Vows
Weddings and vow renewal ceremonies are wonderful things – they can bring the two most rhythm-challenged people together on the dance floor into a synced, limb-flailing groove; they can give anyone an excuse to eat way too much cake (wait, is there such a thing?); they can bring family and friends together to celebrate the love…
Read MoreWhy I’m Feeling Grateful This Week: Retirement Speech about Dots, Paris, and One Amazing Woman
This week, I was honored to give a speech about the impact that Dr. Mary Arnold had on my life so far. She’s retiring from the Department of Journalism at South Dakota State University and I’m feeling so grateful after the words I spoke to her. It’s often times like these (somewhat unexpected) that makes…
Read MoreHow to Honor Lost Loved Ones at Your Wedding
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” ~Helen Keller For many future brides like myself, the thought of not having those special people I have lost with me on my wedding day is disheartening. Just like so many brides before…
Read MoreMillennials Are Actually Awesome At Marriage
One of the divisions of Hitch Studio is wedding styling and wedding invitations, which means the team here at Hitch LOVES LOVE! Hitch Studio co-owner and wedding coordinator & stylist, Renee Halgerson, values each and every second she spends with couples preparing for their happily ever after. In fact, the majority of the brides we…
Read MoreYour Wedding Stationery Timeline
I think it is safe to say that no matter what type of event you are planning, time is of the essence, but especially when it comes to your wedding day! With all of the little details, planning, prepping, and everything in between it can be easy to set your wedding stationery on the back…
Read MoreWhat We Gain from Being in Masterminds Groups
Both Carrie and I (Renee Halgerson) are part of separate Masterminds groups. Our Masterminds groups are full of like-minded women who share wins, challenges, what’s working and what’s not each time we meet. Carrie meets every-other Friday. My group meets each week on Thursdays. No matter the frequency, just make sure you’re meeting often enough…
Read MoreThank you for Three Years! Take a Video Tour of Hitch Studio’s New Location at 414 Main Ave., Brookings, SD
Thank you doesn’t seem like enough. It’s been three years since Carrie Kuhl and Renee Halgerson opened Hitch Studio and we couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who has helped us along the way! Carrie and Renee first met on a volunteer design board after college and eventually (after full-time jobs and Renee moving back…
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