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Christine & Erlin

Christine Benvenuto

and

Erlin Duarte

November 7, 2026

Middletown, NY
138 days138 d20 hours20 h38 minutes38 min31 seconds31 s

Under the Stars

Late night talks, waterfront walks, and a love that felt right.

We met during an unusual time in the world right in the middle of COVID on Hinge (yes really). What began as socially distanced hangouts quickly turned into something much deeper. Standing six feet apart, we learned how to truly see and hear each other, and what started as cautious conversation became an easy, natural friendship. Those early days were filled with long walks and late night talks by the waterfront, under the stars, with the very best boy by our side Bootz. With him trotting along and the city quiet around us, we talked about everything and nothing, discovering how effortlessly we connected. Over time, that friendship grew into love. We found balance in one another like salt and pepper different in our own ways, but better together. We complement each other, support each other, and bring out the best in one another, even during life’s most uncertain moments. What started during a time of distance became the closest bond we could imagine. And now, here we are grateful for the journey, the laughter, the love, and all the moments that led us to this next chapter together.