The Loading Dock

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Robyn was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and raised in Weston, Connecticut. She is the younger daughter of Marlene and Mark. Robyn went to Union College in Schenectady, New York. She majored in Economics, was a member of Sigma Delta Tau sorority, was the President of the Economics Club, and was a four-year varsity crew member. (No, Robyn was not the coxswain. She rowed in the bow, seat number 8. Robyn made up in power and spirit what she lacked in height!) After growing up in suburbia, Robyn moved directly to Manhattan after college graduation and started her career in investment management. Years later, Robyn completed her Masters in Business Administration at Touro Graduate School of Business in Manhattan. One of Robyn's passions and side hustle is volunteering and working with with charitable organizations including leadership positions with the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces and the Council for Young Jewish Presidents. Robyn sits on the Board of Directors of Bottomless Closet, an organization that helps disadvantaged NYC women get back to work, and Strength to Strength, an organization that helps global victims of terrorism and their families. Robyn is also a member of the JFNA Young Leadership Cabinet.David was born in Albany, New York and raised in Clifton Park, New York. David is the third of four children of Lewis and Phyllis. David went to Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and majored in Chemistry and attended Dental School at the SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. After completing his dental education, David moved back to Saratoga Springs NY and has been enjoying partnering with his father in their dental office, Morrison Dental Care. David quickly became heavily involved in the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY, serving on the Board of Directors, Endowment Board of Directors, and a many year term as Chair of NextDor, the young leadership division. David is also a member of the JFNA Young Leadership Cabinet and currently serves as co-Vice-Chair for Membership.

Chapter One: Before We Met

The short story is that David and Robyn met through their mutual friend Stacy. The longer version is a bit more involved.... Robyn met Stacy in May of 2014 when she traveled to Morocco with the JDC. They became friends fast through the adventure. David met Stacy the same year at Tribefest in Las Vegas, an event produced by JFNA. On March 21st, 2016, Stacy introduced Robyn and David through Facebook Messenger. Stacy's message was thinly veiled and asked David to help Robyn with her application for JFNA's National Young Leadership Cabinet. David and Robyn are super grateful for Stacy's less than stellar command of New York State geography: as a Texan, she though Manhattan (Robyn) and Saratoga Springs (David) were pretty much nearby neighbors, not a 3 hour drive.It took over a month before David fabricated an excuse to be in New York City for a weekend so they could meet (A couple weeks of international travel and Passover got in the way). During David and Robyn's texting courtship, Robyn shared her SoulCycle obsession and suggested the two go together when he finally made it to New York City. David had heard of SoulCycle from his cousin Danielle and was curious.Robyn and David's first date was a Madonna themed SoulCycle ride complete with at least two costume changes by Ryan the instructor. Robyn admits it was a risky move but certainly a risk worth taking. David and Robyn survived their first ride together, along with the subsequent four hour dinner, and managed to sneak in two more dates in the next two days before David headed back to Saratoga Springs.SoulCycle even wrote a story about Robyn and David! <a href="https://www.soul-cycle.com/community/inspiration/this-couple-had-their-first-date-at-soul-and-now-they-re-getting-married/2594/">https://www.soul-cycle.com/community/inspiration/t...</a> The rest is history ...

Chapter Two: When We Met

Sometimes you just know, when it is right it is right, and love comes quickly. Two weeks after Robyn and David's first date the pair spent a Memorial Day weekend exploring Manhattan and both went home knowing their lives had been changed forever. Text messages soon became phone conversations which quickly became FaceTime chats. The distance turned out to be a minimal barrier for Robyn and David. Every weekend became an adventure! Trips to Miami, New Orleans, San Francisco, and Denver. Getaways to Poughkeepsie and Manchester. Time spent relaxing (finishing an MBA) in Saratoga. Days spent in New York City watching Yankee Games, rides at SoulCycle, running through Brooklyn, and slowly setting up a new apartment.As they fell in love with either other, Robyn and David also fell in love with each other's family and friends.

Chapter Three: How We Fell In Love

David proposed to Robyn in Florence, Italy. Everybody else, except Robyn, had a feeling it was going to happen.Little did Robyn know that David picked up the engagement ring across the street from her office just minutes after she left for work, and just hours before they were boarding the plane to Italy.On the couple's second day in Italy, they toured the city of Florence including hours spent gasping at the stunning art and sculptures at the Uffizi Gallery and Michelangelo's David at the Galleria dell'Accademia, eating paninis on the street for lunch, and later stopping for a Prosecco and Mozzarella break, the day could not have been more romantic and magical. Thereafter the two wandered through the streets of Florence. Robyn, feeling a drunken love, pulled David into a small alley for a kiss. Robyn told David how happy she was. The couple struggles to remember the exact conversation that resulted in their engagement but it went something like this: David responded to Robyn saying how happy he was, too; how crazy in love he is with her; and how it was the kind of happy he wanted to be forever. When Robyn agreed, David asked "Like marry me happy?" Robyn said "Sure, I will marry you happy! "When David answered and asked, "Honey, will you marry me?", Robyn finally realized what was happening, and of course, she said "Yes".

Chapter Four: Where We Got Engaged

Robyn and David are beyond thrilled to share their wedding celebration with you. Their family and friends are the most important thing in the world, outside of each other. They look forward to the countless simchas and tears they will share with those they love.

Chapter Five: Now We Live Happily Ever After

Our Story

Our Wedding

The Wedding

Our ceremony and reception will be held in the same location:The Loading Dock: 375 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902Date: Sunday, September 3rd, 2017Time: 5 o'clockAttire: Black Tie

Wedding Transportation

One: Drive yourself. Valet parking is provided at The Loading Dock entrance. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Loading+Dock/@41.038062,-73.5536642,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c29f4dd57aefcd:0x65020499365f5356!8m2!3d41.038062!4d-73.5514755" target="_blank">Google Maps Link to The Loading Dock</a> Two: Let us drive you. From the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, we have arranged for a yellow school bus to safely transport our guests to and from The Loading Dock. The first trip will leave the hotel at 4:15 PM. The last bus before the ceremony will leave the hotel by 4:45. The bus will be running until the party is over. Three: Let them drive you. Lyft and UBER are readily available in the Stamford area.

Wedding Rules

One: Come ready to celebrate and have funTwo: Come ready to laugh and dance your tuches offThree: Come ready to eat and drinkFour: We have amazing professionals that will be documenting the wedding so please do not worry about capturing that shot!

Wedding Party

We are excited and honored that our wedding party is our family!Robyn will be guided to the Chuppah by her matron of honor and sister, Cindy Altberger, future sisters-in-law Connie Morrison and Lauri Rasnick, niece Hannah Altberger, and soon-to-be nieces Natasha Rasnick, Eleeza Morrison, Alexa Rasnick, and Maria Morrison.David will be ushered to the Chuppah by his best man and brother, Jeremy Morrison, brother-in-law Michael Rasnick, soon-to-be brother-in-law Jason Altberger, and future nephews Sam Altberger and Noah Altberger. The Altberger kids are thrilled that their uncle hunting days are now over! The Rasnick and Morrison girls cannot wait to initiative a new aunt(ie) into the family.

Other Events

#GettingMorried

Need to Know

Intro

There is so much to do in the Stamford area. Here are a few suggestions of restaurants we've enjoyed, places to visit, or relaxing things to do. Don't Forget - We Need You Well Rested for Sunday at 5PM!

<a href="https://bartaco.com" target="_blank">bartaco</a><a href="http://www.table104stamford.com" target="_blank">Table 104</a> <a href="http://www.eosgreekcuisine.com" target="_blank">EOS Greek Cuisine</a> <a href="http://www.barrossoct.com" target="_blank">Bar Rosso</a> <a href="http://www.barcelonawinebar.com" target="_blank">Barcelona Wine Bar</a>

<a href="http://chelseapiersct.com" target="_blank">Chelsea Pier Connecticut</a> We have some adult day-passes available for the facilities if interested email Robyn or David<a href="http://www.stamfordmuseum.org/index.html" target="_blank">Stamford Museum and Nature Center</a> <a href="http://www.shopstamfordtowncenter.com" target="_blank">Stamford Town Center Mall</a> Art Galleries Throughout Greenwich

Relax

Check out the Hotel Pool<a href="http://www.bartlettarboretum.org" target="_blank">Bartlett Arboretum</a> <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/babcock-preserve" target="_blank">Babcock Preserve</a>

Around Town

I'm Not Telling Yet

Photos

Q + A

Registry

Metro-North trains are an easy connection between Manhattan's Grand Central Station and Stamford, Connecticut.The Stamford Metro-North train station is located a short 1.0 miles from The Loading Dock and 1.2 miles from the Hyatt Regency Greenwich.

for those coming by train

A block of rooms has been reserved for the weekend. Please contact the hotel regarding the Polansky/Morrison Wedding or follow the link below: The rate is reserved through August 11th.<a href="https://aws.passkey.com/e/49069124" target="_blank">Click Here To Reserve Your Hotel Room</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/hyatt+regency+greenwich+ct/@41.0469683,-73.6373832,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c298a9f464694f:0xa3da6592fb463fd6!2m2!1d-73.5673433!2d41.0469895" target="_blank">Click Here For Google Maps Directions</a>

Hyatt Regency Greenwich

<div>From the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, Connecticut: </div><div><ul><li>Westchester County Airport is 17 miles</li><li>LaGuardia Airport is 29 miles</li><li>John F. Kennedy International Airport is 36 miles</li><li>Newark Liberty International Airport is 53 miles</li></ul></div>

Robyn & David

Robyn & David

Wedding Party