It Was Always You (Live from Bramble Fest 2025)
We’re back with a fresh encore review of one of the most polarizing Hallmark movies ever: It Was Always You. Whether you love it or loathe it, there’s no denying this film gets people talking – which is exactly why we brought the drama LIVE to Bramble Fest 2025. In this special Girls Gone Hallmark episode, we’re diving back into the world of Elizabeth, David, and all that Zing – you know, the kind that screams this is your person. But here’s the catch: David is her fiancé George’s brother, which feels…wildly wrong, yet somehow so right?
Updated: August 6, 2025
Listen to Girls Gone Hallmark’s Review of It Was Always You
Live from Bramble Fest 2025
For the first time ever, Girls Gone Hallmark took the stage live at Bramble Fest 2025! We brought our signature blend of sass, heart, and Hallmark hot takes to a room full of fellow holiday movie lovers – and now you can watch it too. Catch the full recording of our encore review of It Was Always You, complete with audience reactions, real-time laughter, and all the cozy chaos you expect from Megan and Wendy.
About It Was Always You
- It Was Always You was directed by Michael Robison. Michael has 91 directing credits including stand out hits like An Unexpected Christmas and A Picture of Her.
- Kathy Kloves wrote the teleplay from the novel “Today is Not Your Day” by Marian Thurm.
- Erin Krakow stars as Elizabeth. Erin currently has 17 acting credits including 134 episodes of the Hallmark series When Calls the Heart. Since It Was Always You, Erin went on to star in The Wedding Cottage, Blind Date Book Club, and Santa Tell Me.
- Tyler Hynes plays David. Tyler is a fan favorite having starred or co-starred in a whopping in fifteen Hallmark movies since It Was Always You in 2021.
- Giles Panton plays George (Elizabeth’s fiancé and David’s brother). Giles is a very busy actor with over 100 acting credits including roles in Holidazed and voice work for LEGO DreamZzz and Ninjago.
- Elysia Rotaru plays sister Louise. With over 90 acting credits, this marked her last Hallmark appearance to date.
- Nelson Wong plays Eugene. Nelson has 124 acting credits and has been seen in Hallmark projects like A Timeless Christmas, Christmas at the Plaza, and Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement.
- Frances Flanagan plays mom Diana. A familiar face on Hallmark, she was last seen in A Reason for the Season (2024), adding to her 70+ acting credits.
- Paula Shaw plays grandmother Vivian. With an incredible resume that includes stage and film work, Paula last appeared on Hallmark in Round and Round from 2023.
- Morgana Wyllie plays the dental hygienist Denise. Morgana has 33 acting credits and has appeared in Round and Round, An Unexpected Christmas, and Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement.
- It Was Always You was filmed during December, 2020 in Victoria, British Columbia and premiered on February 27, 2021 during the network’s Love Ever After event.
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Hey there! We’re Girls Gone Hallmark! Megan’s a longtime Hallmark movie fan, while Wendy – well, she used to be a Hallmark hater. Now, we’ve teamed up to share our (often very different!) takes on these films. Get ready for some lively, fun-filled conversations!
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You should watch ‘when calls the heart’. I love her in that series. ❤️ It’s like ‘little house on the prairie’ for grown ups. Not racy or anything but a nice show, clean cut, heart break, laughs, and she’s so pretty. With her long hair. ❤️ And I enjoy your podcast. It always makes me smile.