Hitch Studio is expanding and we are so proud to introduce you to Tessa Ihnen! Tessa will be a Certified Wedding Planner for Hitch Studio in Sioux Falls, South Dakota! Tessa has been mentoring with Hitch Studio for two years — that’s a lot of weddings. She has an eye for design and is so eager to help you with your wedding! She always goes over and above what’s expected and I have no doubt you’ll be in good hands! Let us know if you know of someone in the Sioux Falls area who needs an amazing wedding planner.

You can click here to read Tessa’s bio on the website, but here’s a good introduction:
Tessa Ihnen — Wedding Planner in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
I recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science in apparel merchandising and a minor in entrepreneurial studies. My background working in retail has allowed me to develop skills as a visual merchandiser. I focus my time on the aesthetics of a store (much like the aesthetics of your wedding reception!) and on promoting quality customer service. I am very outgoing and could talk to anyone for hours.
I have worked for Hitch Studio throughout my entire college career as a wedding stylist. Renee has been such an inspiration to work for, and I am eager to continue my career with Hitch Studio as a Certified Wedding Planner. After I graduated from SDSU in 2020, I moved to Sioux Falls with my significant other, Jack. I look forward to becoming more active in the community here and seeing all the wonderful wedding venues and vendors that come with this sweet city. I am very passionate about women supporting women and connecting on a personal level. I promise that each bride that I cross paths with will be treated as if she were my lifelong best friend. Weddings and marriage are exciting, and I can’t wait to share this experience with you!
Here are some random facts to get to know me better:
- I am a freak about being organized….you should see my closet!
- In my free time I enjoy shopping, cooking, reading, and being with my friends and family. I am not a big tv watcher.
- I hate brown sodas.
- Every day I try to read at least one chapter of my book (usually it’s more).
- My own wedding is already being planned between Renee and I even though I am not yet engaged 😉

We are beyond thrilled to have Tessa dedicated to the Sioux Falls division of Hitch Studio! Curious about past weddings that Hitch Studio has done in the Sioux Falls Area? Take a look!
Annelise + Lennox — The Old Courthouse Museum, Sioux Falls, SD
Ashley + Taylor — The Meadow Barn, Harrisburg, SD
Kristin + Bobby — Blue Haven Barn, Sioux Falls, SD
Kayla + John — Hilton Garden Inn South in Sioux Falls, SD
John + Anna — Japanese Gardens, Sioux Falls, SD
Stephanie + Brett — Holiday Inn in Brandon, SD
Betsy + Jason — Multi-Cultural Center, Sioux Falls SD
Brittany + Kyle — Holiday Inn, Brandon, SD
Kerry + Tommy — CJ Callaways, Sioux Falls, SD
Styled Shoot — Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls, SD
Contact Tessa today to inquire about planning your wedding with the Hitch Studio Sioux Falls division. Don’t worry — our home office in Brookings is still here to serve you too!
