Hitch Studio LOVES to highlight other professionals in the wedding industry! Each pro has their specialty and when we work together, we can bring a dream wedding to life – knowing every details is handled with the highest priority and best products and services. The team at Ideal is truly attentive and knowledgeable in what they do! We are always impressed with their expertise in the event industry. Although we have a full decor collection available to our couples, we love working with Ideal to create the dream wedding they want; allowing full customization for a wedding with tents, tables, ch ..read more

Your list of things you need to rent, buy, and provide for your wedding keeps getting bigger but your budget is staying the same. How will you afford the swoon-worthy decorations at your reception? What do you have to skip out on to stay within your budget? What if we told you you could still have all the details you want to include? While we never encourage cutting the budget from any of our wedding professionals (we LOVE our wedding vendors!), we are just offering suggestions that may or may not fit your wedding vision, style, and budget priorities. That should come FIRST when deciding when ..read more

Do you have an officiant for your wedding ceremony who knows the ins and outs of the industry? Can they speak in front of a large crowd? Do they know how to handle the important paperwork? Will they create a memorable and personalized script that isn’t generic, that tells your love story, and that honors your loved ones? If you are still on the hunt for the perfect person to marry you and your partner, Hitch Studio is your team! Whether you need to just get your marriage license signed, or need someone to create a one-of-a-kind experience at your ceremony, the ministers at Hitch Studio are her ..read more

About Party Depot Party Depot is a 14,000 square-foot party retail and rental store located downtown Brookings at 410 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD. Regular business hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For special event and wedding rentals, they welcome walk-ins but do prefer appointments to give their full attention. They are the go-to location for all things special events in the Brookings area! They have three general areas of merchandise: Party supplies, costumes, and rentals. The main level includes all the party supplies – paper products (disposa ..read more

Prairie Shores Resort and Events is one of the most unique venues to host your wedding in eastern South Dakota. They have stunning spaces and gorgeous lakeside views from Lake Herman in Madison, SD. With multiple options on where to host your big day, all of that fades in comparison when you consider who can stay here with you in the cabins and camping spaces on site, and the opportunities that you have to make memories. Walks on the beach with your love, a card game with grandma, bonfires with cousins, and watching a sunset drop over the lake with mom and dad before your big day, these are th ..read more

Kennedi + Tanner are just two, down-to-earth people who love nothing more than a cool weekend in the trees hunting together. When they got engaged, it only made sense that their wedding theme would include subtle hints at their favorite hobby! Keep scrolling to see more about what made this couple’s guests say, “That is so THEM!” styling by Hitch Studio Kennedi and Tanner both got to enjoy the morning getting ready with her best friends, while the Hitch team got to work sorting antlers, vases, and flowers to decorate the reception. Although Hitch owns a few dozen antlers, our collection just ..read more

Sami and Gunner had a beautiful vision for their wedding day, in their hometown of Faulkton, South Dakota. They knew they wanted to have the reception at the Faulkton Legion, where all the locals held their weddings, but they wanted to elevate the space, so it was unique. From the beginning, I could tell it was going to be beautiful – thanks to Sami’s vision, Gunner’s “go-with-the-flow attitude,” their friends, family and Hitch Studio to all help make it happen. From the moment Hitch arrived in the day prior, we fell in love with this town! Everyone was so friendly, accommodating, and helpful ..read more

You have a list of things to accomplish between your first kiss and the grand entrance, and you know your guests are going to need some entertainment before dinner begins. How will you entertain a room full of your closest friends and family for the entirety of social hour? How do you make sure the wedding stays on time? How do you encourage guests to stay during a longer social hour? If you’re struggling to answer these questions, we have some amazing advice from the food to guest experiences to timelines examples! Keep reading to find out more! Timeline Examples of Social Hour 1 HOUR – This ..read more

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 milestone, our team built 10 beds for 10 kids in Brookings so they don’t have to sleep on the floor. We had such an amazing group of Hitch volunteers and enough funding, that 10 beds actually turned into 15! Sleep In Heavenly Peace, an organization whose mission is to build and ..read more

The difference between a good event and a great one lies in the details — the decorations! Never underestimate the power of a well-decorated venue. A cohesive room and well decorated tables can set the tone, create a memorable experience, and ultimately, add to the success of your fundraising event. In this blog, we’ll talk about why decorating for a fundraising event is not just beneficial but essential. 1. First Impressions Matter Imagine walking into a room that’s been transformed into tropical beach luau, yet it’s still the middle of winter in Brookings, South Dakota. (See the amazing pics ..read more