Why hiring a team of professional wedding vendors is worth every penny: We launched our new website!!! Ahh!! Take a look at www.hitchstudio.com. Only four months ago, we launched our new event rental website www.hitchstudiorentals.com! We purposely made our site very search-friendly to answer all of your questions and put your mind and heart and […]
Do You Need a Wedding Planner? 6 Truths Every Couple Should Know Read More »
If you’re searching for a South Dakota wedding officiant, you’re in the right place (we do that!)—and if your wedding happens to be just across the border in Minnesota, we have great news. While we are proudly based in Brookings, South Dakota (near Sioux Falls), we are now officially approved and credentialed to legally officiate
Your Trusted South Dakota Wedding Officiant—Now Also Approved in Minnesota! Read More »
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 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
Behind the Scenes: Wedding Planner Magic and Why You Need It Read More »
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
Welcoming Hope Rachelle: The Newest Wedding Planner to Join the Hitch Team! Read More »
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 ideas into real-world results and believe the best learning comes from hands-on experience. You’ll find my day planner is my best friend and go-to tool for turning
Joining the Hitch Team: Lauren Taylor is the newest wedding planner! Read More »
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
Top Ceremony Songs of 2025 (from South Dakota wedding couples themselves!) Read More »
Hitch Studio had the absolute honor of planning and decorating a stunning Catholic wedding at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, followed by a reception at the beautifully updated Gate City in Canton, SD. The Cathedral provided a timeless, sacred setting for the ceremony, while Gate City offered a modern, elegant atmosphere with recent upgrades that
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Inspired by the trending use of layered textures and the moody ambiance they evoke, this styled shoot is truly unforgettable. A huge shoutout to Rose and Bloom Photography for bringing the vision to life and leading the creative process from start to finish. The design embraces an antique aesthetic, blending gold accents, candlelight, and soft
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