Dear Captain Arnold, Thank you so much for performing our marriage ceremony. It was beautiful and I will forever have wonderful memories. I loved the words that were chosen and honoring those who could not be with us. Thank you again! Lauren & Evan
Dear Captain Arnold, Thank you so much for performing our marriage ceremony. It was beautiful and I will forever have wonderful memories. I loved the words that were chosen and honoring those who could not be with us. Thank you again! Lauren & Evan
Captain,
You made our day to one of the most impressing days in our lives. Your recommended location was so beautiful and harmoniously, it will stay in our memory forever. The way you did the ceremony was touching and empathetic, the sand ceremony was a very nice idea and symbolizes a partnership very well. All together, I think there is no better way to celebrate a wedding. Sonja and I, as well as our friends, enjoyed this great day a lot. Thank´s for all the activities you made for us in preparation for this day. You fulfilled all our expectations more than 100%, everything was so smooth and perfect in time.
To everybody who reads this blog on Captain Arnold´s homepage – You can´t find anyone better than the Captain !!!
Sonja & Jürgen
Captain Arnold,
Please accept our deepest appreciation for making our day very memorable. Our families still remark on how much you put into the ceremony. We recently viewed video from the ceremony and reception and are amazed at your attention to our day. Both Lea and I are extremely grateful for everything you did in making our ceremony one to remember. Oddly enough when I showed our wedding pictures to a co-worker, he had recognized you from an event he had attended recently at a location near a lighthouse. Makes me that much more the happier I found you on the web.
Again, we thank you for making this a special day for everyone.
God Bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Robert & Lea Cyr
Hello Captain Arnold,
Thank you so much for officiating our wedding on the Norwegian Gem cruise ship. Everyone is still talking about how beautiful the vows were and how beautiful the wedding was. You and your team, especially Tammy, were outstanding. It really helped that we were able to speak with you and Tammy prior to the wedding and Tammy actually made time to come to my rehearsal dinner. Then on the morning of the wedding, from the check in process to the end of the reception, everything went great. Ervin and I are so happy that we met you and that you were available to officiate our wedding. Thank you again.
With Love,
Ervin and Veronica Garrison
Dear Captain Arnold,
We wanted to thank you again for performing our ceremony. It was so Unique and your words really resonated with us. We received our video the other day and got to hear the ceremony again and it was so beautiful. Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Christina & Kyle
Dear Uncle Arnie,
John and I would like to sincerely thank you for performing our marriage ceremony. We were both very nervous but your words were soothing and inspiring. We remember speaking with you beforehand and your advice was to simply listen to my words and while we were up there you made it easy to do that. All of our friends and family could not stop talking about how wonderful your ceremony was and how it made them laugh at times but also touched them deeply. It was special for us to have a family member play such an important role on our wedding day. We also really appreciate your timeliness in getting our marriage certificate processed – we received it not even two weeks later! Thank you again for everything!
Love,
Melissa and John
Hi Captain Arnold,
Hope all is well! I just wanted to take this time out to say thank you for making our special day even more special. Your words touched everyone in the room. I can’t wait to watch the video so I can really pay attention stress-free ;). The energy and the love in the room was amazing! Thank you for making us feel comfortable and relaxed. It was a very special day that we will never forget especially with the beautiful words you used.
Thank you again!
Sincerely,
Stacy & Todd Delfarno
Dear Captain Arnold,
Thank you so much for an amazing ceremony. it was exactly what we wanted. We got so many compliments. your words will stay with us forever!!
Love
Geoff & Laura 4-30-11
Dear Captain Arnold:
My new husband, our families and I very much enjoyed your ceremony performance. The words chosen were perfectly orchestrated. We all enjoyed the tears and jokes. You kept us all entertained and no one got bored.
Thank you again for everything. We are proud to have you as a part of our Wedding Ceremony and highly recommend your services. Have a great summer.
Jamie and Michael DeMatteo
Dearest Captin Arnold,
Bruce & I just wanted to say thank you to you for the BEAUTIFUL ceremony you performed for us on April 22, 2011. Words can’t say enough about how beautiful the ceremony you performed was. From start to finish it was PERFECT! You have such a gift & we are so blessed to have had you as a part of the most special moment in our lives. From the very time I arrived for the ceremony, you came in my suite & put my mind at ease. You walked me thru every step & made me & the entire bridal party feel so comfortable. All of our friends & family couldn’t say enough about you. You had the married people reminiscing to the day they got married & those who are single day dreaming of their special day to come. The words you spoke will forever echo in our hearts. Thank you so much for making our day so special & giving our guests a unique ceremony experience. Upon returning from our honeymoon, just as you said we had a special package from you. We were both speechless when we saw what you sent & the presentation of it. It will be something we cherish forever. Any one looking for someone to perform their ceremony would be more than lucky to have you. Thank you again for everything!
Love,
Bruce & Jenny Ramsey
On April 17th, 2011, I performed a wedding ceremony for a beautiful couple at the historic
“Inn at Woodstock Hill”, a lovely spot on this planet that had it all. Romantic elegance, country charm, gracious ambiance and tranquil beauty, all nestled in the beautiful hills of Connecticut. And what even made it more special, is that with well close to two thousand wedding ceremonies that I’ve performed, I’ve known the Bride that stood before me since the day she was born. I’ve watched her grow into a beautiful young lady and shared many special days in her life. Oh! By the way, she’s my Granddaughter! A few weeks later, she wrote me this note that I share with all my couples. And as a further update, I have been blessed by becoming a Great Grandfather to her beautiful daughter, who is the apple of my eye and the sunshine in my life.
When we decided to get married, we knew the true heart and focus for us would be the ceremony. Initially, I felt so honestly overwhelmed by so much of what we laughingly called the “wedding industrial complex” and all the unnecessary distractions and drama that wedding planning unfortunately but inevitably brings. We wanted to stay with the true meaning of the day. We wanted words that merged our two lives and brought eternal symbols and rituals to life in a solemn, but joyous way. We wanted something simple, elegant, and deeply meaningful. And that is exactly what you provided.
As a writer and teacher, I searched through many, many stacks of books trying to find the right words to pledge a lifetime to another person. You told me you had it all set and ready, and not to worry or stress. Finally, I had the faith to believe you and trust your experience and drop my intimidating task. After all, I had seen you perform ceremonies for other couples and each time was wonderful and flawless. I put my books away and left it up to you. I’m glad I did. Your ceremony is just the right balance of humorous and sentimental. It is exactly on the mark.
The funny thing is, many of the words spoken were exactly some of the things I stumbled across and loved the very most. Certain lines of poems and sayings that were exactly what I had found and underlined were weaved together with a masterful touch. It’s really as though you read our minds and found the wise words about the sacred commitment and unparalleled love marriage brings. You did all the work finding the right words so we could simply focus on the experience itself. I am so grateful for that.
You said everything we wanted you to say and much more. Your engaging, rich voice and touching sentiments brought tears of emotion to guests we know well and even to strangers witnessing the truth and beauty of your words. To listen to you speak about love is transformative and resonates with every person present. We were so touched and moved by the magic of your ceremony and so was everyone joining us in a perfect moment of connection and bliss.
We have and we will reflect back often to the meaningful words spoken and revel in the powerful and transformative ceremony you created. You helped us focus on the true purpose of the day: to connect our lives and pause to be grateful and celebrate the love that holds our families together.
Love Always,
Nicole and Josh
Dear Grandpa,
When we decided to get married, we knew the true heart and focus for us would be the ceremony. Initially, I felt so honestly overwhelmed by so much of what we laughingly called the “wedding industrial complex” and all the unnecessary distractions and drama that wedding planning unfortunately but inevitably brings. We wanted to stay with the true meaning of the day. We wanted words that merged our two lives and brought eternal symbols and rituals to life in a solemn, but joyous way. We wanted something simple, elegant, and deeply meaningful. And that is exactly what you provided.
As a writer and teacher, I searched through many, many stacks of books trying to find the right words to pledge a lifetime to another person. You told me you had it all set and ready, and not to worry or stress. Finally, I had the faith to believe you and trust your experience and drop my intimidating task. After all, I had seen you perform ceremonies for other couples and each time was wonderful and flawless. I put my books away and left it up to you. I’m glad I did. Your ceremony is just the right balance of humorous and sentimental. It is exactly on the mark.
The funny thing is, many of the words spoken were exactly some of the things I stumbled across and loved the very most. Certain lines of poems and sayings that were exactly what I had found and underlined were weaved together with a masterful touch. It’s really as though you read our minds and found the wise words about the sacred commitment and unparalleled love marriage brings. You did all the work finding the right words so we could simply focus on the experience itself. I am so grateful for that.
You said everything we wanted you to say and much more. Your engaging, rich voice and touching sentiments brought tears of emotion to guests we know well and even to strangers witnessing the truth and beauty of your words. To listen to you speak about love is transformative and resonates with every person present. We were so touched and moved by the magic of your ceremony and so was everyone joining us in a perfect moment of connection and bliss.
We have and we will reflect back often to the meaningful words spoken and revel in the powerful and transformative ceremony you created. You helped us focus on the true purpose of the day: to connect our lives and pause to be grateful and celebrate the love that holds our families together.
Love Always,
Nicole and Josh
Hi Captain,
I am so sorry it has taken so long for me to email you. I wanted to let you know that the wedding couldn’t have been more perfect then it was. I loved the feeling of the wedding, so much love and happiness. It was all thanks to you.
My coordinator on the wedding day was fabulous. She helped out so much and always made sure everything was perfect.
Thanks again for these special memories. It will be in our hearts forever.
All the best,
Olivia & Robert
Dear Captain Arnold, <br<>
Just wanted to tell you how special you made our Wedding onboard Explorer of the Seas on April 9, 2011. The words, vows, and your personal experiences really made for a thoughtful and unforgettable ceremony. You are very talented and provided our guests with a unique, but still, very traditional Wedding ceremony. Joe and I could feel the love you have for your wife in the beautiful words you spoke about the true meaning of marriage.
Your team of coordinators made the room look so elegant with the arrangements of decorations and flowers provided. When I first met with Tammy the morning of the ceremony, my mind was at ease as she went through everything detail by detail to ensure all our requests were met. There is not one thing that did not go smoothly!
Thank you again for a magnificent job, and providing us with our dream come true Wedding.
All the Best,
Joseph & Clara LaPorte
Norwalk, CT
Dear Capt. Arnold,
We are just writing to thank you so much for marrying us aboard Explorer of the Seas. Your ceremony was so heartfelt and personal. All of our family really enjoyed listening to your service. We are so happy you were a part of our special day and we will remember you always.
Thank you so VERY much,
William & Mackenzie King
Dear Captain Arnold,
Thank you so much for the beautiful wedding ceremony you made for us! Your words truly touched our hearts as well as our families.Without having much time to work with, you still were able to capture the essence of our love for one another.
You did an amazing job and we will never forget what you have done for us and the way you have blessed our union.
Thanks again!!
Umberto & Kimberly Alicea
(NYC NCL Gem Wedding 2-12-11)