Dear Captain Arnold,

Mike and I want to thank you for making our wedding perfect. Of course, I knew that we were in good hands when I first spoke to you on the phone–when Mike was still a skeptic–and then when we met for the first time at the Border’s Bookstore downtown. After just a few minutes, we both knew you were the person we wanted to perform our wedding ceremony. I loved that you kept in touch with us over the months with notes about other weddings you’d done because it made me feel like you were thinking about us and our upcoming ceremony.

Just before the flurry of activity started for our wedding weekend, you called to touch base and make sure that we were feeling good and confident. You offered yourself as a sounding board if we needed it and said to call if we needed you for any reason. We didn’t call, but it was so comforting to know that you were there willing to listen.

Then, July 3rd arrived. Lucky us! It was the most beautiful day July had ever known in New York City. You were at The Torch Club on time with kind words for everyone. I loved that you took my mother aside and spoke to her for a few minutes. That meant a lot to her. You were so organized and calm before the ceremony took place–a true professional that knows how to keep others at ease! And, please don’t forget, that you are responsible for the wedding rings actually being at the ceremony–Mike forgot them at the hotel! Luckily, you asked him if he had them and there was enough time for him to go all the way back to midtown and return downtown with time to spare. Good thinking on your part! (Thanks!)

The ceremony itself was great!! In fact, everyone talked about you. They (and we) liked that you talked about the practicalities of love and life together. Mike appreciated the fact that when he was saying his vows and starting to get teary, you told that joke about his wallet. It made him laugh, which he said made it possible for him to finish his vows without incident (he didn’t want to cry).

So, in conclusion, choosing you was the best choice we could have made. Every time we talk about our wedding with people who were there, inevitably we hear about how great “the captain” was. Because of you, we heard that our wedding was the best wedding our friends have ever been to more than once–keep in mind that we’re in our mid 30s, so that means something!! Thank you so much for being there and doing such a fantastic job. We couldn’t have asked for more.

With great appreciation,
Liz & Mike Sosa

Bruce and I want to thank you so much for making our wedding so special.  The service was the highlight of the evening.  There wasn’t a dry eye in the house!  We loved including the children and our mothers.  It made the ceremony so special.  All of our friends have called and said that this is the first wedding that they have ever been to where they heard every word that was spoken and took them all to heart.  Usually you are looking at your watch waiting for the ceremony to end.  That didn’t happen on Saturday.

We know our situation was a little unique and the format was as well.  That alone made it special.  Your contribution only heightened the emotional impact for everyone.  It was a magical evening!

As soon as we have pictures we will forward them to you.

Until then, thank you again.

With warmest regards,
Lisa and Bruce Clark

Dear Captain Arnold,

It’s been weeks since our wedding, and our family and friends are still talking about how special and unique our ceremony was. And how great “the Captain” was. Many of them tell us it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. Chris and I have you to thank for so many of the wonderful memories.

Our families didn’t come out and say it, but Chris and I knew they were skeptical having a “Captain” preside over one of the most important days in our lives. We knew all along we were in good hands.

Your ceremony was thoughtful, sincere, and simply beautiful. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house as we exchanged vows. The words seemed perfectly chosen to reflect our love for each other. We couldn’t have written them better ourselves.

Thanks for convincing us to take time out in the ceremony to honor loved ones who have passed. Our families were so touched that we remembered those who mean so much to us, yet couldn’t be there to share in our joy.

Thank you again for making our day so special.

Debbie and Chris Lang

Dear Capt. Arnold,

Thank you for making our wedding ceremony extra special. At the time of calling you, when I got off the phone, I knew Dave and I made the right decision. You were so helpful and so attentive to all our questions and concerns. Your demeanor was always appreciative.

After the beautiful ceremony you created, all our family and friends were very touched and commented on the wonderful words that were said by you. I was told that many were crying along with Dave and I.

Thank you again for giving us the wonderful and emotional memories.

Fondly,
Lori and Dave Cohen

Dear Captain Arnold,

Thank you so much for performing our ceremony at the Crescent Beach Club. It was a perfect expression of love for the start of our lives together. Everyone keeps commenting on how great our ceremony was. The sand ceremony was also very fitting. We thank you again for your wonderful words of love and commitment.

Thank you,
Amanda & Jed Herman

Dear Captain Arnold,

Thank you for sending us a copy of our wedding vows and the pictures.

George and I would like to thank you for our ceremony.  It was lucid and thoughtful, and truly made us feel that we went through a profound ceremony that cemented our bond.  The words were carefully chosen and beautifully said. They brought tears to many eyes, including mine as you know very well! Thanks for the warning ahead of time and for bringing the tissues 🙂  Many of our guests came up to us after the ceremony to let us know how much they appreciated it.  They wanted to know how we found you! (Thank you Internet).  As you know we broadcast the ceremony overseas using a webcam, so our distant family could participate in the ceremony as well.  They could hear you quite clearly.  We have saved a recording of the ceremony and enjoy looking at it over again.

The webcam recording does not have very good image quality (we had to keep the resolution low for transmission) but it serves the purpose of a memory — the audio is quite clear though once the volume is turned up.  If you need help viewing it, please let me know!

George and I are leaving for our honeymoon (to Alaska!) in an hour. We will be back on July 10th.

Thanks again.

Sincerely,
Smita

Note: Through the use of sophisticated modern computer technology combined with our World Wide Web, George and Smita’s wedding ceremony was being broadcast to several different countries around the world. their families and friends in India, the UK, Czech Republic and in Belgium were able to see and hear the ceremony at the same time it was actually happening. They not only were able to capture priceless memories that were also being recorded on a CD, but were able to share them with those they love and who could not be with them to celebrate their very special day, their “wedding day.”  A modern miracle if ever there was one, you might even say it was a special kind of “wedding gift” they gave to their loved one’s instead of receiving.

Dear Captain Arnold,

I am so sorry it has taken so long for us to write. We returned from our honeymoon (which was amazing!) and immediately had to pack to move and with settling back into work… Well, you know how it goes- time just gets away from you. However, I find it to be no excuse, so again, I apologize.

I can’t begin to express to you how much we loved our marriage ceremony. Your words were beyond perfect and touched not only us, but all of our family and friends. We had countless guests tell us that it was the most amazing ceremony they had ever witnessed. You certainly moved the entire crowd. Most importantly, you not only made our day one to remember and cherish forever, but more special than we could have ever imagined it would be.

We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You are truly a special person and we feel so lucky to have shared the most important day of our lives with you.

We hope all is well with you and your family.

Love,
Michelle and Matthew Menard

Dear Captain Arnold,
Thank you for conducting such a beautiful and unique ceremony for our wedding.  You fit right into the nautical theme at Danford’s as we were married in the lovely outdoors.  Our mothers were particularly touched by the rose ceremony in which they were honored.
We can’t thank you enough for being a part of our special day!
Dave Giertz & Eve Hollywood-Giertz