I think that I was actually more nervous on Allyson’s wedding day than she was! After all, It was my first wedding of the season; I was shooting with a brand new camera; and training a new assistant. Allyson was calm, cool, excited and just adorable. She was more than ready to marry the man of her dreams (her words), and nothing could rattle her today! 
Not even the thunder during their vows at their beautiful outddor ceremony at Anthony’s Pier 9. She and Rob were announced as husband and wife just as the rain starting coming down. They didn’t care a bit! They were ready to eat, drink, and party with their bridal party – a very close group of friends who already had the pleasure of having Allyson and Rob as members of their bridal parties.
Before the ceremony, Allyson and Rob wanted to take some gritty, non-traditional bridal shots with their photographer Michael Bloom. So despite being denied earlier permission to take some photos at the the shipyard on the Hudson, there we were, braving crossing freight trains and security guards to pose the bridal party on the railroad tracks and next to the rusty ship! As you can see, the risk was absolutely worth the reward!
(All photos courtesy of Michael Bloom.)
The party rocked with the energy of the DJs from Zolz Entertainment. I’ve never seen a funnier game of musical chairs with the winning table receiving tickets to a Hudson Valley Renegades game. A tradition with this group of friends is a rendition of “Shout” – complete with all of the guys, (and some ladies) on their backs, with their feet and hands in the air doing the turtle – HYSTERICAL!
Thanks for the invite to a great day Mr. and Mrs. Steinberg!
-jen
Venue: Anthony’s Pier 9
Photography: Michael Bloom
Entertainment: Zolz Entertainment
Flowers: James Murray Florist, Goshen, NY
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Crystal Vision Bridal, Wurtsboro, NY
Hair: Sara Dougherty/Stylist/ Sun Spa Salon Middletown, NY
Honeymoon: St. Lucia
