Anchored North Films

06/15/2026

A celebration at The Waters for Sara and Kyle.

This wedding featured bold colors, high energy and a couple that brought a unique vision to their wedding.

A special thank you to Jamison Borden who captured not one but two weddings with me this weekend. His talent and presence made both days a fun and memorable experience.

Venue: The Waters Oshkosh
Photo: Studio708
Video: WI & MN Wedding Videographer | Ian McMerrill
Florist: House Of Flowers
Desert: Leons Frozen Custard Oshkosh!!

06/11/2026

On Friday, Cici and Brian gathered at The Abbey Resort in Lake Geneva to celebrate the beginning of their next chapter together.

This film was focused on the conversations, laughter, and personalities that brought these friends and family together.

Planner: Graceful Events | Lake Geneva Wedding Planners
Bride: Christina Coleman (Cici)
Photographer: Makayla Mashlan
Content Creator: JAMIE SIMA | Chicago Wedding & Event Content Creator
Video: WI & MN Wedding Videographer | Ian McMerrill
Venue: The Abbey Resort
Florist: Trellis Florals | Wedding Florist
Brand: Bluewater Kings Band
Hair and Makeup: The Bridal Beauty Team
Cake Design: Cakes by Chad
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06/08/2026

Cici and Brian gathered at The Abbey Resort surrounded by the people who know them best, celebrating the beginning of a marriage rooted in joy, family, and tradition.

Postcards from Lake Geneva while their film is being carefully crafted.

Shot on digital and an old family camcorder.

More soon.

The amazing vendor team.

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And a special thank you to .borden for joining me and capturing beautiful moments through out the day.

The Abbey Resort | Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

05/14/2026

A Door County editorial that brought together a classy and warm design.

Always grateful for the chance to keep refining my craft and create alongside people who care deeply about beautiful, meaningful work.

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05/11/2026

To everyone new here, I’m Ian, the filmmaker behind Anchored North Films!

Next month kicks off the 2026 wedding season, and I genuinely couldn’t be more excited. From Milwaukee to the U.P., this year is filled with incredible celebrations, meaningful stories, and couples who deeply value family, legacy, and the people around them.

This will be my second full season primarily focused on weddings, and one of the biggest blessings of this journey has been the people I’ve met along the way. The couples, planners, photographers, and creatives I’ve connected with have made this work incredibly fulfilling.

This year, I’m pushing myself creatively in a big way, refining the experience, elevating the films, and sharing more of the behind-the-scenes process that goes into documenting a wedding day with intention.

Grateful you’re here. Excited for what’s ahead.

05/07/2026

In honor of Mothers Day weekend this clips captures the private moment Spencer and his mother shared outside of in Milwaukee.

Weddings create the opportunity to capture once in a lifetime moments. Especially with those who matter the most.