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We love keeping you on top of everything stylish, romantic, rustic, vintage and classic in the South Dakota and Minnesota regions.

Wildflower Wedding at Gathered Oaks in Alexandria, MN

By renee halgerson | August 3, 2025 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Welcoming Hope Rachelle: The Newest Wedding Planner to Join the Hitch Team!

By renee halgerson | July 24, 2025 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Joining the Hitch Team: Lauren Taylor is the newest wedding planner!

By renee halgerson | July 23, 2025 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Top Ceremony Songs of 2025 (from South Dakota wedding couples themselves!)

By renee halgerson | July 8, 2025 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Silver Creek Events: A Modern Wedding Venue in Madison, South Dakota

By renee halgerson | June 26, 2025 | 0 Comments

If you’re newly engaged and searching for the perfect wedding venue near Madison, South Dakota, Silver Creek Events should be at the top of your list. This BRAND NEW venue brings a fresh, modern aesthetic to the area with flexible indoor-outdoor options, thoughtful amenities, wonderful owners with top-notch customer service, and enough space to accommodate […]

Why Guest Experience is Topping the List for Most Important at a Wedding

By renee halgerson | June 17, 2025 | 0 Comments

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 […]

The Power of Local Branding and Connections

By renee halgerson | June 14, 2025 | 0 Comments

For small businesses, we rely pretty heavily on great marketing. But another (less thought-of) strategy is the power of local branding and connections. It’s making those personal relationships that stand for something more than (and long after) a handshake. It’s what you stand for. As I was writing this, I started thinking…what DO local people […]

Why Private Dinners Matter

By renee halgerson | May 28, 2025 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Beyond the Dresses: 1o Heartfelt Ways To Honor Your Bridal Party

By renee halgerson | May 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

Your bridal party isn’t just there for the dresses and the bachelorette party, they are the heart of your support system. These are your people, the ones who’ve laughed with you, cried with you, and now, are standing beside you on one of the most important days of your life. Honoring them in a meaningful […]

Interview with a CEO: Renee’s Major Takeaways

By renee halgerson | May 13, 2025 | 0 Comments

If there’s one thing I love about my job, it’s getting to mentor and touch the lives of so many interns and college students. I speak on SDSU’s campus, I volunteer at activities, and this year Hitch has over 50 part-time employees — four of which are official internships. I get asked quite often to […]

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