Dear Captain Arnold,

Thank you so much for making our wedding ceremony perfect. Our wedding was beautiful and memorable. You chose the perfect vows for us and we thank you!

Love Always,
Lauren & Noel

Dear Captain Arnold –

We wanted to tell you ‘thank you’ again for making our day extra special (10/30/11).

I hadn’t been told by the wedding ‘people’ who would be performing our ceremony and quite frankly, I had some concerns. Those concerns were quickly swept away when you arrived at the pier and took charge of us – I couldn’t dream up anything to be concerned about because you took care of everything (exactly what a bride, of any age, needs)!

Your words couldn’t have been more perfect – and the vows we exchanged might have been written by us, as they were so perfect and full of meaning.

Thank you for having tissues, too ?

Our honeymoon cruise was wonderful and over too soon. When we arrived in port this past Sunday, I was feeling very melancholy that it was over. When I put my coat on I reached in the pocket and found the little blue bead dog you had made to entertain (distract) us. All I could do was smile about the very special memories we have from our special day.

I named the ‘bead dog’ Capt Arnold, by the way, and he has a place of honor in our china cabinet.

Thank you again!
Susan and Richard Thompson

Hi there Captain,

I wanted to thank you again, very much for the ceremony that you did for us. We were very blessed to have you do it and the sand ceremony meant a lot to both of us. It was an amazing day, with an amazing ceremony. Also, thank you again for asking Rich if we could use the fishing station. It was a unique location, which as I mentioned the other day, fit us very well and with Brandon’s history was very appropriate. I also wanted to send you a few of the pictures that we got, if you’d like physical copies of them let me know and I’ll mail them to you as well, but for now, here are a few that are attached. =)

Thank you again so much
Megan Murphy ?

Hello Captain,

Thank you so much for performing such a wonderful ceremony. Although it was a blustery fall day on the beach, you warmed everyone’s hearts with your kind words and wisdom. It truly was such a beautiful ceremony! Your commanding presence and the waves and wind really made quite an impact on everyone there (including the seagulls hovering over the water, riding the wind.)

Everytime I think about it I tear up!!! My friends and family loved you! I really appreciated how organized and helpful you were before and after the event. You kept everything together while I was a nervous bride!!

I would also like to thank you for all the helpful information and documentation you sent along after the wedding as well.

You will always have a very special place in our hearts.

Love,
Carol & Michael Nofi

Dear Captain,

We would like to thank you so much for the unforgettable wedding we have had thank’s to your tenacity. Without your efforts, we were probably unable to have the “highest” wedding of Manhattan!

This day on the 86TH floor of the Empire State Building will stay in our mind as one of the best souvenir in our life.

We have dreamed it, you did it !

Thank you again and hopefully see you soon…

Fanny et Christophe Bonnet

Dear Captain Arnold,

Thank you so much for making our special day just perfect! Your eloquence, your wisdom, your caring and, most importantly, your humor created a nuptial Central Park memory we will always cherish. True to your profession, you did not forget to advise us on how to keep a steady course when the seas get rough; we do appreciate that for our wedding, though, you put in a good word with Poseidon, making sure that there would be no rain!

While striking the perfect balance between solemnity and joyfulness, your style was as smooth and professional as if you had been officiating at weddings all your life, but your enthusiasm for our happiness was as genuine, heartfelt and sweet as if we had been the very first couple ever to get hitched by you.

With you as the skipper who sent us on our journey through life, we know it will be a voyage as boundless and marvelous as that enormous love in our hearts which is–and always will be–the anchor of our togetherness.

May peace, love and happiness always be with you.

Melissa & Dominik

Captain Arnold,

We just wanted to thank you again for the beautiful ceremony you performed to help make our special day one we will never forget. Every part of the ceremony was heartfelt, touching, and meaningful. We could not have asked for more and will treasure your words and advice throughout the years. From the giving away of the bride to the wonderful rose ceremony to honor our mothers, you helped to express our love for each other and our families throughout your ceremony. Thank you again.

Love,
Keri and Arnold Endl

Dear Captain Arnold,

Jerry and I would like to thank you for performing the wonderful and memorable ceremony. You made us feel completely calm throughout the entire process. It was truly an unforgettable experience that we think about it every day. Our guests enjoyed the ceremony and the cruise. We could not have asked for a better setting.

Sincerely,
Larisa and Jerry

Dear Captain,

Thank you so much for coming aboard the Valiant to officiate our wedding. The ceremony was lovely and we will reflect fondly upon it for the years to come. Your words were touching and thoughtful, and everyone enjoyed the ceremony immensely.

Love,
Laura & Cory

Dear Captain Arnold,

We would like to thank you for holding such a wonderful wedding ceremony. The ceremony was perfect for us. You made us feel at ease with your great sense of humor and well-spoken words. Thank you for taking such good care of us, from the minute we met you in the ship terminal until the wedding ceremony was over.

We have definitely had an amazing experience, and we have told all our family and friends all about it, and how grateful we are that you helped make our day so perfect!

Best Regards from
Christine & Jarle Hagen

Dear Captain Arnold,

We would like to thank you for a wonderful, romantic, and beautiful ceremony done on the Princess Caribbean cruise ship! Every one of our guests was very satisfied with how beautiful everything was; not to mention that everyone thought you were so funny. The humor really made the day more special and helped everyone relax more.

We could not have imagined the day going any better. Your leadership and guidance through the entire day was very reassuring and we feel truly blessed that you were a part of our special day. Thank you so very much for being a part of it.

With very warm regards,
Mahmoud and Ruth Ablan

P.S. We also hope you enjoyed the bellydancer!

Dear Captain Arnold,

The ceremony you performed on our wedding day was absolutely beautiful and your words touched our hearts. We are very happy that we chose you to be the person who married us and we will be sure to recommend you to other couples.

Everyone was talking about you and what a great ceremony it was. We thank you sincerely from the bottom of our hearts.

Mr. & Mrs. Cenk Coker

Dearest Captain Arnold,

Perfection….the only possible word we can think of to describe our wedding ceremony. From the moment we met you a few months ago, you have been so supportive and wonderful. You helped us make important decisions and assisted us with some fun surprises. During the ceremony, your words were so gorgeous and romantic, and it is as if you have known us forever. When we spoke with you for the first time, we said we wanted our ceremony to be about love, and you made our visions come to life. Our guests complimented the ceremony over and over again, saying that this was the most beautiful and romantic ceremony they had ever seen. Thank you for everything, and thank you for playing such an important role in our very special fairy tale.

You are amazing!
Rachel and Eric Curran

Hi Captain Arnold,

Both Gnar and I absolutely concur with Renato.While I admit to not being the most sentimental of souls I have to say both Gnar and I will remember your beautiful words for our lifetime. Again at the risk of repeating myself, we can’t thank you enough for making this moment even more special than it already was for us. Your eloquence and style of ceremony speak for itself and if you need a testimonial you got one. And yes I ‘m definitely a lucky man.

Both Gnar and I are finally but slowly back to post-marital ceremony mode and are getting our affairs in order. We received your package at our old address where my folks are currently staying and have informed us of its arrival. We’ll open it tonight. I’ve also sent you a letter as well so look for it in the next day or so.

Best,
Gnar and Damien

Dear Captain Arnold,

We hope all is well. We just recently returned from our wedding and still getting fully settled into our new home.

However, we would be remiss if we did not take the time to say thank you for officiating our wedding. The ceremony you performed was beautiful and is one of the most memorable moments of our lives. Your combination of humor and meaningful words not only touched our hearts, but all those in attendance as well (we have received a lot of positive comments about it even from guests who did not fully understand English!). We truly hope that our paths will cross again in the future (perhaps one day when we renew our vows!) and look forward to recommending you to our friends and family when they too get married one day. Thank you again for making the ceremony one of the most memorable cornerstones of our wedding day!

With Sincerity and Gratitude,

Alan & Choy Wah Liang
Married May 21, 2011

Letter #2:
Dear Capt. Arnold,

While we did send you an email thanking you, we would be remiss if we did not also send you a card. Your ceremony was one of the most magical moments of that day and laid a solid foundation with which our love can be built to reach beyond the boundless skies. Thank you again Capt. Arnold, and may our paths cross again!

Sincerely,
Alan Liang & Choy Wah Liang