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Hey Friends! So I wanted to use this blog post to dive into why hiring a wedding planner is super important. Planning your dream wedding is exciting, but let’s face it—it can also be overwhelming. Between choosing the perfect venue, coordinating with vendors, and managing a budget, it’s a lot to juggle. This is where […]

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Bedeken at Boscobel House and Gardens Cold Spring New York Hudson Valley

Hey Friends! With the new year approaching, I really wanted to add some content to my blog that is useful to you amazing couples out there who are in the throes of wedding planning. I decided to put together a quick guide to help you with one of the most intimate parts of your wedding […]

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Hey Friends! 2025 starts the new year and new wedding season. Your wedding day should be as unique as your love story, and what better way to achieve that than by incorporating creative vendors? From unexpected entertainment to personalized keepsakes, these vendors can elevate your wedding into an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. […]

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black and white image of couple saying wedding vows at boscobel house and gardens cold spring new york hudson valley

Hey friends! So I recently came across a great question that was asked in one of my social media bridal groups: How many days before my wedding do I need to take off work? Hopefully this post can help give you an idea of the number of Recommended Days Off Before Your Wedding that you […]

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Hey everyone! So this is a quick blog post to highlight a beautiful wedding that I got to photograph back in June. It was simply lovely and a fantastic way to continue this year’s wedding season! A fabulous group of Hudson Valley wedding vendors teamed up to create a beautiful atmosphere at Boscobel House and […]

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Styled Shoot at Bannerman Castle beautiful details by Hudson Valley wedding vendors wedding dress by wildblooms bridal, photo by Crys Torres Photography Beacon New York

Hey everyone! So this is a quick blog post to highlight a recent styled shoot that I got to be a part of. It was absolutely incredible and a fantastic way to kick of this year’s wedding season! A fabulous group of Hudson Valley wedding vendors teamed up to create an amazing styled wedding at […]

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Hey Friends! I wanted to share one the of the last wonderful photo sessions that I had in 2022. I met Amanda and Mark via a website inquiry and it was an instant connection. I felt like I was chatting with old friends from start to finish and their engagement photo session in Kingston NY […]

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bridal party back yard wedding new paltz new york crys torres photography

Hey Friends! One of my last weddings of 2022 was that of this wonderful couple from New Paltz, NY, Mareesa and Nick! They celebrated their special day in the comfort of their own back yard. It was a beautiful late summer day filled with tons of love, joy and fun! Here are some highlights from […]

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Hey Friends! So I haven’t blogged anything since late May, but that’s because I am in the middle of one of my busiest wedding seasons yet. I was very fortunate to be asked to photograph a beautiful surprise proposal to kick off my wedding season! Sergio reached out to me with his plans to propose […]

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orange county arboretum wedding crys torres photography

Hey Friends! I am so excited to share my first wedding of 2022 with you all. Deanna and Frankie connected with me online through my website. As I got to know them, I could see that they were such a down to earth, low-key and sweet couple. They got married at the lovely Orange County […]

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