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

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

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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Managing Wedding Planning During the Holiday Season

The Holiday season is a time for twinkling lights, hot cocoa, and cozy nights with loved ones. But if you’re planning a wedding for next year, it can also feel like a whirlwind of gift shopping, visiting friends and family, and trying to squeeze in wedding planning. It’s easy to feel like there’s not enough

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Venue Spotlight: Riverview Barn

In the heart of the countryside, where rolling fields meet endless skies, lies a hidden gem of wedding charm: Riverview Barn in Sioux Falls, SD. Picture this—a sun-kissed afternoon, laughter and dancing, and the warm glow of bistro lights adorning weathered beams. Welcome to a world where rustic charm meets timeless elegance. Join us as

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 10 Years. 10 Beds. 10 People to Thank.

Yes, 10 beds. That’s how I chose to celebrate Hitch Studio’s 10th year in business — by giving back to the community of Brookings who has supported me and my small wedding planning, wedding invitation, and event decorating business for the last decade. Hitch Studio turns 10 tomorrow (February 6, 2024)! In honor of that

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Managing stress in life – while wedding planning

Vendors are booked, wedding dress is ordered, guest list is finalized, save-the-dates are sent and yet, the to-do list is far from over. Planning a wedding is no joke and the list can seem daunting at times. The chapter in wedding planning that can be challenging is when you feel like you’ve crossed so many

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Meet Our Team! Renee Bauman — Certified Wedding Planner and CEO of Hitch Studio

Here comes a top 10 list of questions you’ve ever wanted to know about Renee Bauman, CEO and owner of Hitch Studio — a Certified Wedding Planner, Certified Wedding Venue Professional, author of the Wedding Day Designer, wife, and mother of two. (I consider those last two titles my most important.) Here are the top

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Meet Our Team! Natalie Page – Certified Wedding Planner at Hitch Studio

Meet Natalie Page – Certified Wedding Planner I am a Brookings native, graduated from South Dakota State University (SDSU) with my bachelor’s degree in hospitality management. I love to learn, so my goal throughout college was to gain as much knowledge and experiences as I could through various jobs in the industry. Prior to joining

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