Dear Captain Arnold, We want to take the time and thank you for everything that you have done for our wedding aboard the Skyline Princess. The wedding was beautiful and just the way it was meant to happen. The ceremony was perfect and we love the humor that you add to the ceremony, our families…
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Anthony & Helen D’Esposito
FROM: Valley Village, CA
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Married Aboard the “Norwegian Jewel” Norwegian Cruise Lines (Pier 88, Port of New York, NY)
Dear Captain Arnold,
Thank you so much for the wonderful service you provided us on July 2, 2011. Our wedding ceremony went off without a hitch and we are still getting compliments. We were a little worried after dealing with the wedding experience coordinators from Miami but you quickly calmed us and exemplified how things should have been running from the beginning. You and your staff were helpful, knowledgeable, and extremely pleasant and easy to work with. The ceremony you performed for us was beautifully done and even included some humor, which was very important to us. We will always cherish that day and thanks to you it was an extra memorable one. Thanks again for everything!
Yours truly,
Anthony & Helen D’Esposito
Dominik & Melissa Jacobs
FROM: Portland, Oregon
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Married at the “Ladies Pavilion” (Central Park, New York City, NY)
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
Arnold & Keri Endl
FROM: Alexandria, VA
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Married at the “Historical Thatched Cottage” (Centerport, New York)
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
Cory & Laura Cyr
FROM: Brooklyn, NY
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Married Aboard the “Valiant Motor Yacht” Pier 61, Chelsea Piers (New York City, NY)
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
Jerry & Larisa Chan
FROM: Astoria, NY
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Married Aboard the “Motor Yacht Skyline Princess” (World’s Fair Marina, Flushing, NY)
"The Tea Ceremony"
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 everyday. Our guests enjoyed the ceremony and the cruise. We could not have asked for a better setting.
Sincerely,
Larisa and Jerry
Jarle & Christine Hagen
FROM: Hundvag, Norway
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Married Aboard the “Explorer of the Seas” Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)
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 wellspoken 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 definately 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
Mahmoud & Ruth Ablan
FROM: Allentown, PA
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Married Aboard the “Caribbean Princess” Princess Cruise Lines (Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Bklyn, NY)
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!
Cenk & Katelyn Coker
FROM: Bellport, NY
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Married at “Chateau La Mer” ( Lindenhurst, NY)
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
Eric & Rachel Curran
FROM: Lambertville, NJ
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Married Aboard the “Norwegian Gem” Norwegian Cruise Lines (Pier 88, Port of New York, NY)
"Under the Chuppa"
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
Damien & Gnar Yoo
FROM: Brooklyn, NY
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Married at the Pier Sixty “Lighthouse” (Chelsea Piers, New York City, NY)
"The Tea Ceremony"
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
This note was from a Guest!
Hello Captain,
I just wanted to leave a note on your website but couldn’t find a place to post it there. So here you go. Feel free to paste it where ever you need. I found your ceremony very interesting and appropriate for the moment. I particularly liked the sand ritual. I realized that sacredness is something one have inside and can express in many ways such as your way, whereas people from many faiths can feel represented and understood, recollected with the bride and groom in one of the most important days of their lives. Congratulations Captain Arnold. Your style speaks by itself, and those who have experienced a wedding celebrated by you can feel only sorry about one thing: not have found you before they got married.
best,
Renato F De Araujo
architect-photographer
Evan & Lauren Budofsky
FROM: Pearl River, NY
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Married Aboard the “Explorer of the Seas” Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)
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
Alan & Choy Liang
FROM: Kew Garden Hills, NY
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Married at the “East Manor” (Elmhurst, NY)
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
Jurgen & Sonja Heschl
FROM: Birkfeld, Steiremark, Austria
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Married at the “Ladies Pavilion” (Central Park, New York City, NY)
Captain,
you made our day to one of the most impressing day´s in our life´s. Your recommended location was so beautifull and harmoniously, it will stay in our memory for ever. 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 celabrate a wedding. Sonja and myself, as well as our friends, enjoyed this great day a lot. Thank´s for all the activites you made for us in preperation for this day. You fullfiled 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
Robert & Lea Cyr
FROM: Kew Gardens, NY
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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
Ervin & Veronica Garrison
FROM: Brooklyn, NY
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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