Married Aboard the “Celebrity Summit” Celebrity Cruise Lines (Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)
Married Aboard the “Celebrity Summit” Celebrity Cruise Lines (Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)
Married at the “Douglaston Manor” (Douglaston, NY)
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
Married Aboard the “Explorer of the Seas”
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
(Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)
Married Aboard the “Norwegian Gem” Norwegian Cruise Lines (Pier 88, Port of New York, NY)
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
Married Aboard the “Norwegian Gem”
Norwegian Cruise Lines
(Pier 88, Port of New York, NY)
Married at the “Jamesport Meeting House” (Jamesport, New York)
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
Married at the “Riverview” (Oakdale, New York)
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
Married at the “Yale Club” (New York City, NY)
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. You 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
Married Aboard the “Explorer of the Seas” Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)
Dear Captain Arnold:
My new husband, our familys 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
Married Aboard the “Explorer of the Seas”
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
(Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)
Married at “Leonard’s of Great Neck” (Great Neck, New York)
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
Married at “The Inn at Woodstock Hill” (Woodstock, CT)
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
Married Aboard the “Explorer of the Seas” Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)
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
Married Aboard the “Explorer of the Seas” Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)
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
Married Aboard the “Explorer of the Seas”
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
(Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)