Dear Captain Arnold,

My husband and I got married by you on 12th June 2006 on Cloud Nine III Yacht and we wanted to send our heartfelt thanks to you for making our day so wonderous. Our first year of married life has been very hectic and so this thank you is quite belated, but I wanted to let you know that we never forgot what a special day you made it and we want to say thanks again. To cut a very, very, very long story short, both Dave and I were very ill at different times since our marriage and several close relatives have also been seriously ill and so our thank you’s took a back seat until now- we certainly tested the vows for better for worse and in sickness and in health!! We are all in good health now and I have finally found space to thank everyone who contributed to making the happiest day of Dave and my life so much more special. Congratulations on your 50th wedding anniversary – the photos look beautiful. My family and friends also said what a fantastic job you did and so a big thank you from them too. Dave and I are very happy together and marriage does make a difference – I feel like one with him now and we are more in love now than we have ever been. We are returning to NYC for our anniversary this year and we cannot wait.

Could you also thank Dwayne for us. Our computer broke down and I lost all email addresses and so I could not find his contact details. I would like to send a card or an email to thank him as he did a wonderful job and we have watched the video a million times. Please find attached another photo and I wish you all the best in the future. Thanks again

Best Wishes

Dawn Campbell-Goddard (bride in green dress from UK) David Goddard

Captain Arnold,

I want to thank you so much for the beautiful ceremony. I apologize in taking so long in getting back to you. You know how much newlyweds go through after a wedding/honeymoon, but I just had to take time out of my busy schedule to thank you for the ceremony of my dreams. I felt that all of the other couples should know how great you are! I know that reading the reviews helped me out and I would love to be able to give those reading the same assistance! If any of you are booked with Captain Arnold or are considering him for being the officiant for your special day, please be at ease, it’s tailored specifically for you and flows beautifully. From beginning to end you really provided us with the confidence and energy to get through what can be a very hectic time. I truly value our phone conversations, you got to know who we were as a couple and incorporated that into the ceremony. Also, we got to know you and got a sense peace figuring that everything would go smoothly – and it did! During the ceremony it’s hard to focus of course with all of the nerves, and emotions running through your body, but Captain Arnold, you really put me at ease and helped me to feel so very comfortable. Your touches of humor helped to offset the very touching and sentimental moments without detracting from the beauty of the ceremony. Anyone considering the Rose Ceremony, Go for It!!! Our moms/grandmother and in our case my father truly appreciated being appreciated. The words spoken truly illustrated how we feel. It was nice to give them a token of love on our special day. The Sand Ceremony was so Cool!!! So different yet so nice, I can’t imagine our wedding day without it. Again, the words spoken to unite us and our families were beautiful. We still have it sitting on our bureau and will cherish it forever! I really appreciated getting the vows so quickly after the ceremony, they are dear to us and we will cherish these forever as well. Your videographer was great (we also got that within a couple of weeks) and let’s just say I looked at the video and was amazed at the words you spoke, I cried all over again. A few days after the ceremony, while selecting our wedding photos, I spoke to the Ship’s photographer, he said to me that he has NEVER been to a ceremony that touching and moving. Mind you, this photographer has been everywhere and has photographed hundreds of destination weddings and said that this was the BEST that he has ever seen. I had to let you know that!!!! So again Captain Arnold, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of our day and making it so very special. Alert to all couples – Captain Arnold is simply wonderful, I would recommend him without hesitation.

Thanks again.

Dear Captain Arnold,

Sorry it has taken this long to send you this note, but Jennifer and I wanted to thank you for conducting our wedding ceremony on the yacht Cayah Michele on May 7th and for making that aspect so memorable for us.

Your words struck the tone we wanted and perfectly balanced the overall flavor of the event we had organized. On that note, we appreciate how you went through everything with us running up to the event, for up to many months in advance, so we never had to be concerned about the ceremony as the most important aspect of the wedding.

We kept the fact that our nautical wedding was going to be conducted by a Captain as a surprise, and our family and other guests not only enjoyed it, but many commented on how nice the ceremony was. We recall the appropriate solemnity, mixed with plenty of laughter and smiles, and a few tears of joy. The wedding overall will leave us with unforgettable memories.

In fact, my mother enjoyed your words such that she asked if it were possible to get a transcript of what you said, if you have it, as she would like it to keep with photographs etc. I said that we had our vows, as Jen and I had written them with your help, but that I would ask you about the
other parts.

Married life is treating us well so far. We continue to be very happy together and look forward to a lifetime of enjoyment and more great memories side by side. We have attached one of the official photos from the day to this Email and hope all is well with you.

Sincere thanks once again.

Mark Allen & Jennifer Hurley

Dear Captain Arnold,

“We want to say thank you for an outstanding wedding ceremony that you performed for us on May 28th. It was perfect!! During the ceremony, you covered the principles of both of our religions with care and conviction. Everyone was spellbound with your words and your presence. We are still receiving compliments about the ceremony even 2 weeks later!! In addition, our mothers loved the rose ceremony that was included for them. We have wonderful memories of the most important day of our lives and we thank you for being a big part of it.

Jodie & Bill Irwin

Dear Captain Arnold,

It’s been over a month since our wedding and everyone is still talking about it – especially the ceremony. People told us it was the best ceremony that they ever heard at a wedding! You most definitely made our wedding a very memorable event. The dedication to our grandfathers, ceremony, and most importantly the vows were beautiful, touching, and they hold true to married life. The humor you interjected set a comfortable tone and a fun atmosphere for everyone. We wanted to thank you and let you know it was our pleasure to have you marry us. We appreciated your mannerism and professionalism throughout the whole process.

Hello Captain Arnold,

Sorry I did not get to email you sooner.
I just wanted to let you know that I received your package, and it was beautiful.
Also, John & I wanted to thank you for everything you have done for us. Our day would not have happened without you. We appreciate everything you have done for us :), and wanted to let you know that you have contributed in making our dream (that we have been waiting for, for 3 years) come true. It was beautiful service, and we loved the sand ceremony; although, I did make a little mess.

Once again, thanks for everything, and we hope to cross paths with you again in the future.

Sincerely,
John & Saletaire Rodas

Dear Captain Arnold,

We can’t begin to express our gratitude to you for performing such a memorable wedding ceremony for us on April 8th at The Gatsby in Islip.

Since this was the second marraige for both of us, we began our search for a Chaplain not really knowing where to go or what to expect. We knew we wanted it to be special, and were very pleasantly surprised at how wonderful it all was!! The vows we spoke touched everyone in the room. You made everything so personal, serious and lighthearted all at the same time. Our family and friends have not stopped commenting about how wonderful the ceremony was. Many guests had never heard of or seen the sand ceremony and were so delighted by it’s simplicity and the depth of it’s meaning. Our wedding day was truly a day to cherish and it was made all the more special by having you as our Chaplain.

With sincere thanks,
Karen & Charles LaCarrubba

Dear Captain Arnold,

Jeremy and I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for doing such a beautiful and professional job. Your ceremony was unmatched in beauty and depth and was like no other that I have ever seen. It made our wedding day as unique and special as it was. It was a pleasure dealing with you: meeting you at the diner, your sense of humor, your professionalism, your kind, caring attitude and your availability to us at any time. You also have a wonderful voice!

You made sure everything was just right. From the moment I stepped out of the limo on that rainy afternoon, you were right there to help me out with a reassuring arm telling me "I'm here" and to "Hold your dress all the way up" and out of the rain. You even had a little packet of tissues ready which came in handy, since I never thought I was going to cry but of course ended up bawling by the end of the touching Mother's Ceremony.

Your words made us think, laugh, and cry and got the celebation off to a most beautiful start. Our family all commented about the beautiful ceremony. The packet you sent soon after, with the printed wedding vows, marriage licesce copy and photos was wonderful. We will cherish these memories forever.

Again, thank you for making our day so special. We will be keeping in touch…

With much love,
Gabriella & Jeremy Lehmann

Dear Captain Arnold,

Both Richard and I send a heartfelt “thank you” for making our wedding day such a memorable experience. From the first moment we met, you made us feel so relaxed and comfortable. Having you take care of all the details in such a caring and professional way allowed us to sit back and really enjoy our day. The wedding ceremony was nothing short of spectacular, and the vows you wrote were beautiful and very fitting, like no other I have ever heard.

I have no hesitation in saying that everything about our wedding day very much exceeded our expectations. Without your presence it would not have been so special. I would highly recommend your services to any couple wishing to have the wedding day of their dreams. We will never forget how great we felt on our wedding day, and we owe that all to you.

Sincerely,
Rebecca & Richard Clarke

Dear Captain Arnold,

We just came back from our Honeymoon and the vows from the beautiful ceremony is still fresh in our head… Your words were captivating and they are words that we will never forget.

Thank you for everything. We really appreciated your promptness in replying to our questions and working with you was one of the few parts of the wedding planning that was truly stress-free.

Our friends and family were equally impressed with your service and I am sure we will see you again at their Weddings. Until then, please take care. Thank you so much again for everything.

Best Regards,
Peter & Janet Wong

Dear Captain Arnold,

You have been so wonderful to us throughout the planning of our wedding and we were so honored to have you perform our wedding ceremony. It was so beautiful and we can’t imagine it any other way. We will always remember your beautiful words and sentiment, and how you made our families feel so much a part of the ceremony. Thank you for making our wedding day so special.

Fondly,
Amy & Larry Midlarsky

Dear Captain Arnold,

John and I have just returned to Australia following our wonderful honeymoon in France and England and received your letter in the mail.

Thanks you so much for the wedding vows and photo, along with a copy of the marriage license.  The vows truly are beautiful.

We have sent you a letter, which we wrote in France but did not post until we got back to Australia as I only had your email address with me.  It says all the things we wanted to tell you about how we felt about our ceremony on Bow Bridge.  The ceremony was absolutely beautiful and you were a huge hit with all the guests who talked about you all day!

It was exciting to see our picture on your website!  When you receive the letter please feel free to reproduce it on your website.

Thank you for all you have done for us.  We will not forget you.

Warmest regards,
Lyn and John

Dear Captain Arnold,

Our wedding day was the most special day of our lives and you were, without a doubt, superb as the marriage officiant.

From the first time we viewed your wonderful website, from our home in Australia, and effortlessly communicated our plans with you over the net, your professionalism and genuine care and service was outstanding.

When we finally met on September 3rd in Central Park, New York, your confidence, experience and warmth toward us was reassuring and we knew we’d made the right choice.

You brought to the wedding ceremony a wonderful sense of occasion with your words, sensitivity, warmth and humour. You made us feel uniquely special!

Our guest who had traveled from Australia, England, Ireland and other parts of the U.S. were completely in awe of you and your ceremony.   They continued to speak fondly of you well into the next day, mostly talking of the words you spoke and the way you said them.

Captain Arnold, even though our paths have crossed ever so briefly we will never forget you.   We are so very happy and feel so very lucky that we found you for our wedding day. The love you brought to our special ceremony will live with us, and our friends, forever.

With Love & Gratitude,

John & Lyn Reynolds
Brisbane, Australia

Dear Captain Arnold,

We could not even wait until we came home from our honeymoon to write you this special thank you note.  On our wedding night, we sit here well pleased.  Words could not express the feelings that we felt during your very special ceremony. My family and friends will forever hold our wedding day with them.

Every one who was present could not stop talking about our ceremony. However, the one comment that stands out the most in my mind came from the videographer, Mr. Allen. He said that he had been producing wedding videos for 22 years. He told us that our ceremony was by far the best that he had ever seen. Also, as we stood before you, Rose noticed her fifteen year old son crying. Even he was touched by your words.  Our wedding ceremony touched our hearts in a way that we will forever hold dear to us.

Thank you so very much for making our wedding day so very special.  May God Bless you…

With All of Our Love,

Mr. and Mrs. Abdus-Samad