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Julie & Brad’s wedding at @theseclusion was one Julie & Brad’s wedding at @theseclusion was one for the books. Julie actually gifted Brad by hiring Iron & Ivy Films to film their special day, something Brad really wanted but didn’t suspect would happen.  Every time someone chooses to “gift me” as a wedding surprise for their partner, it’s such an honor and a very special feeling for me. 🖤 When this happens, I definitely make sure to remind my husband multiple times that I am “literally a gift.” 😂

All jokes aside, this couple was an absolute perfect match. Their emotion and gratitude to their family and friends shined through their entire wedding day and it was an honor to capture their love story. ✨
Going on a solo-trip has been on my bucket list fo Going on a solo-trip has been on my bucket list for quite a while but the time was never right. In mid October I decided there was never going to be a “right” time and I booked a flight to Europe on a whim. I planned an international solo trip in 3 weeks time and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. 

The last minute planning was surprisingly freeing - I was in the middle of a (very) busy wedding season so I didn’t have time to focus on every little trip-planning detail, and I’m so grateful for that because it resulted in a trip schedule with room for spontaneity, flexibility, growth, and reflection. I explored new cities, went on breathtaking-solo hikes, climbed to the top of cliffs, sat at the summit and took time to just *breathe*. I discovered a new-found love of reading, explored castle ruins, and ultimately just spent much-needed time disconnected and learning more about myself by simply giving myself space to *be* - something that rush-culture in America does not allow. The positivity I drew from this experience was astounding and I walked away with more self confidence, inspiration, empowerment, and joy than I could have ever imagined. 

So for anyone wanting to take a solo trip but finding that something is holding you back:

✨ It’s not for everyone, but you’ll never know if it’s for you unless you try.

✨ The rumors are true, it can be intimidating and a bit overwhelming to start planning. Just take one step at a time. 

✨ Dining alone may not be your cup of tea. I went into this experience expecting to hate this aspect but I was surprised to find that I was not bothered by it at all and it was quite enjoyable. Try it - you just might surprise yourself!

✨ You will likely be met with opposition from well-intentioned friends and family members. Expect this but do not allow it to stop you or cause you to second guess yourself. 

✨ You will probably learn a lot about yourself if you actually give yourself space to do so.

✨ You’ll probably meet some interesting people and have some great conversations.

✨ You will leave your destination feeling empowered and accomplished.

✨ There will never be a right time. Seize today.
Will & Emily’s wedding film features the sweetes Will & Emily’s wedding film features the sweetest, most emotional first look you’ve ever watched, the cutest doggos, an adult bounce house, and the most heart-felt personal vows. 

I’m fully convinced it’s impossible to be around Emily & Will and not smile. They are kind, fun, silly, and have a very special, one-in-a-million kind of love, cheers to them as they start this exciting new chapter together 🥂
🎉 FIVE YEARS! 🎉 It feels so surreal to be 🎉 FIVE YEARS! 🎉 

It feels so surreal to be celebrating this monumental milestone in my business. Five years of hard work, laughter, tears, joy, and crushing goals.

Five years ago I sat excited and terrified as I typed up the post to officially launch Iron & Ivy. Little did I know, less than a few months later I would fully book my first season and a few months after that I would quit my day job and go full time with my business. It’s truly remarkable what can happen in 5 years.

In the past five years I have filmed 100+ weddings, fully booked every wedding season in record time, traveled many miles for work, and surpassed the many goals I set upon launching my brand. I have had the absolute honor of working alongside the best vendors in the industry, making life-long friendships, and telling the love stories of so many couples I’m blessed to call my clients. I am continually simultaneously grateful and awestruck that I get to do this for a living, that I get to own a business that I am so proud of and that brings me so much joy, that I get to feel fulfilled in my career and that I get to create family heirlooms that will long outlive me. 

Thank you to all of my couples, my friends and family that have believed in me from the beginning, and all of my fellow vendors that have made the past five years incredible. Cheers to many more! 🥂 ✨
🚣🏻‍♀️Life update! 🚣🏻 I’ve been 🚣🏻‍♀️Life update! 🚣🏻 I’ve been saving up my tips for quite a while to put them toward something spectacular and I have officially cashed them in! I’ve become obsessed with kayaking and I’m so excited to finally have my very own set of not just recreational kayaks, but my DREAM set of recreational kayaks, complete with all of the best gear I could ever need - completely paid for by tips from my sweet couples. 💛

If you’re an I&I couple and you tipped me between Feb 2021-Aug 2022, your tip made this happen - So I’m sending you the biggest ✨thank you✨ for such a spectacular gift! Josh and I have already had a blast with these in the short amount of time I have had them, and we can’t wait for the years of adventures and memories they will hold!!
It’s delivery day for Erin & Tim! What a fun day It’s delivery day for Erin & Tim! What a fun day filled with laughs, sweet words from their family and friends, and a packed dance floor!

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