Planning a bridal shower can be a bit intimidating! You want to give the bride – perhaps your sister, best friend, or cousin – a great day to remember. But, where to start? Here are three ways Hitch can help: Decorations (centerpieces, backdrop for cute photos, room décor, etc.) Hosting and planning (food, venue, cake, […]
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If your wedding has become a full weekend parade of activities, you’re likely going to need a few more invitations or insert cards to clearly communicate the schedule of events. At Hitch Design Studio in Brookings, South Dakota, we specialize in wedding planning, décor and invitation design. We’d love to help you create a beautiful,
A year ago, the path was uncertain, but the goal was unwavering. Hitch Design Studio was going to establish itself in the city of Brookings, SD as the go-to store for well-designed retail shopping, graphic design, web design, wedding planning and stationery design. We hope we’ve made our mark here in Brookings, but we always
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Hitch Design Studio specializes in Midwest wedding etiquette, so our official opinion about including a gift registry as part of your wedding invitation is, drum roll please… YES, you can! Now, before you gasp, hear us out. When it comes to listing a gift registry on an insert card as part of your wedding invitation,
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According to EmilyPost.com, it is not proper wedding etiquette to list “No gifts, please” on a wedding invitation. They state, “The moment you mention gifts, you put an emphasis on gifts, which is the opposite of your intent.” At Hitch Design Studio in Brookings, South Dakota, we respectfully disagree. The rules for South Dakota wedding
Tacky or Tactful: “No Gifts, Please” listed on a wedding invitation? Read More »
Weddings are a time of happiness, joy and dreams come true. Right? However, what if a beloved family member has passed away? Their absence on the special day can be saddening. How can you honor your loved ones who have passed away? Pastor Teresa Whetsel serves the Arlington United Methodist Church and the Lake Preston
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It’s the second “Midwest Wedding Trends” blog post! If you missed the first post, here it is in all its glory. This series by Hitch Design Studio will continue with one post every six months listing new trends coming to South Dakota for wedding planning and invitations, decorating and entertainment. Drumroll please for the December,
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In the past, couples who were remarrying were expected to have a simple, small affair – no frills, no parties, no invitations – just a trip to the courthouse. However, the trends for second and third weddings have changed. Wedding planners now refer to these special events as “encore weddings.” For most couples, planning an
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Learn more about Renee Halgerson, a co-owner at Hitch Design Studio. (What she does on a daily basis, what she values, a Q&A, and what the “extras” bring to her life.) A Day in the Life of Carrie Kuhl coming soon! Thursday, November 20, 2014: 6:20 a.m. The alarm goes off. 6:38 a.m. I
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Wedding programs are an important part of your ceremony. Oftentimes, planning the ceremony and writing the program happen at the same time. As a bride, these may be some of the questions on your mind: Which song should I walk down the aisle to? Which song will play while we light the unity candle? Do the
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