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Brookings Area Barns: How to Pick the Perfect Barn for Your Special Event

Choosing the perfect South Dakota venue is a top priority for any bride. If a barn near Brookings suits your country or rustic style, consider these four options all within six miles of city limits! Scroll down for a map to each barn, more details, amenities, and more. Let’s start with a look at each […]

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Modern Non-Floral Centerpiece Options

Floral arrangements as centerpieces can be beautiful, but also costly. If you’re looking for some cost-effective options for modern, trendy, yet inexpensive non-floral centerpiece options, here are some ideas! Hitch Studio rents many of the decorations you see below if you’re interested. If you just need a consultation for more non-floral centerpiece options or cost-effective

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Wedding Styling: Blush Pink, Burlap, Babies Breath, Aqua and Coral

Maggie and Andy are a wonderful couple with wonderful taste in wedding colors! They were a pleasure to work with — laid back and fun. What started as a wedding in a tent, ended happily ever after indoors at the Swiftel Center in Brookings, SD, with beautiful bistro lights, a grand head table, and a

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Things to Know if You’re Having Your Reception in a Tent (South Dakota Weather Included)

The photos from Pinterest of a glowing white tent, full of lights, happiness, candles, and dancing CAN come true for you! But remember, we live in South Dakota. Our beautiful midwestern state can also come along with wind, rain, mud and sunshine (usually all within a couple hours) during your outdoor wedding! Outdoor tent weddings

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Navy & Coral, Navy & Plum, Navy & Greens and Other Wedding Reception Decoration Table Themes

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

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Bridal Shower Theme Ideas and Etiquette Tips

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,

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

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

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

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,

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Entertaining and Decorating for your Christmas Party

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

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