At first glance, having a wedding day timeline might feel a little too Type A… but trust us it’s one of the best ways to keep your big day stress-free and running smoothly. A detailed schedule ensures everyone knows exactly where to be and when from your bridesmaids showing up for hair and makeup to the DJ […]
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Meet the Dream Team Behind Your Dream Day! Lauren Taylor – Certified Wedding Planner + Marketing Specialist Another new face at Hitch Studio! Lauren never leaves her day planner behind and she’s always up for trying something new! Fun Fact: She’s been to 25+ concerts! Learn more about Lauren > Natalie Page – Certified Wedding
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When you picture the perfect South Dakota vineyard wedding, Shelby Dockter and Carter Pederson’s day at Schade Vineyard & Winery in Volga, SD is exactly what comes to mind! One of our favorite parts of their wedding day were all the personal touches — like full-size engagement photos of the couple throughout the tent, very
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A Minnesota Lakeside Celebration Some weddings are so full of charm that you can feel it in every step — and Gretta and Drew’s Minnesota lake wedding at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota was exactly that! Was it a 5-hour drive from our main Hitch Studio location in Brookings, South Dakota? Yes. Did we
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When you think of a wedding planner, you probably imagine someone directing vendors and fluffing the bride’s train before she walks down the aisle. And while that’s part of it, there’s more work that happens during the big day and often in the shadows, unnoticed but crucial. Here’s a peek at the dozens of unseen
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If your wedding colors are pastel purple, pink and wildflowers, this blog is for YOU! Cortney and Brandon’s wedding at Gathered Oaks in Alexandria, Minnesota is full of inspiration! (The venue is so beautiful itself!) As a full-service wedding planner and decorator, Hitch Studio coordinated every detail of this Minnesota wedding, from ceremony to reception
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Hello! I’m Hope Rachelle. I can’t wait to help bring your vision to life—and make the journey just as memorable as the day itself. As a South Dakota native with over 15 years of experience in project management within the architecture and design world, I bring a unique blend of creativity, organization, and calm confidence
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Hi, I’m Lauren! I can’t wait to get to know everyone. I’m looking forward to jumping in, learning lots, and sharing some good laughs along the way! As a lifelong Brookings County resident, I am excited to join the Hitch team! I come from a background in Marketing, Retail, and Customer Service. I love transforming
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Still looking for a special song for your ceremony? I went through every Hitch Studio wedding we have booked so far in 2025 (these engaged couples are from Sioux Falls, Brookings, Faulkton, Mitchell, Watertown, Aberdeen, Marshall, Madison and statewide)! Here is a list of what couples are choosing for parent and grandparent processional songs, wedding
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We love data. We love weddings. Put those together, and that’s why this statistic alone deserved its own blog post: “In a recent report from TheKnot, couples in 2024 said that “guest experience” was the #1 most important factor of their wedding. 67% said staying within budget was most critical.” Let’s find a way to
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