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Married Aboard the “Explorer of the Seas” Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)
Married at the “Gatsby Mansion”
(Islip, New York)
Married at “Flowerfield”
(St. James, New York)
Married at “Bubby’s” (Brooklyn, NY)
Married at the “Ladies Pavilion” (Central Park, New York City, NY)
Dear Captain Arnold,
We both wanted to thank you so much for marrying us last month.
Finally being together after years of a transatlantic relationship meant we just wanted was to be married; we didn’t need a fuss, we didn’t need lots of guests and we didn’t need to throw lots of money at it. We went to City Hall in Manhattan to get our marriage license on the Friday but as soon as I stepped in there I knew I couldn’t get married there. It was cold, unromantic, a conveyor belt for weddings. I was a bride that didn’t want a fuss, but it still had to be special. I went into panic mode-my Mum had flown over for the wedding and Matthew only had a few precious days booked that he could take off work.
I got home and got straight on the Internet. I called a few places and they didn’t seem to be listening to what we wanted, insisting on overpriced ’packages’. Then by chance we found your website and I called imagining it would be too late. However, you were not at all phased by arranging a wedding in the less that 48 hours. You handled everything with a calm, unshakable organization and recommended the stunning location of the Ladies Pavilion in Central Park.
When the day came the sun shone for the first time in weeks, the autumn gold of the trees reflected over Central park and the skyline of Manhattan peaked behind them. It was like a movie set.
Your ceremony was just what we wanted; you incorporated both my father and Matthew’s mother-who are no longer with us- with dignity and grace. The ceremony had humor and character and was the perfect length. You spoke about love with the wisdom and conviction only a man married for decades can do. We got some fantastic pictures afterwards to remind us for always.
Thank you again for being the one person that made two people in love very happy on the autumn day the sun came out in New York City.
Emma & Matthew
Married Aboard the Motor Yacht “Lexington” (East 23rd Street Seaport Marina, NY)
Married at the “Venetian Yacht Club” (Babylon, NY)
Hi
We truly cannot thank you enough for such a beautiful ceremony. We are still receiving compliments and everyone is asking where we found you. We could not have asked for a more perfect way to be married!!
Michelle & Scott
Married at “Washington Square Park”
(New York City, NY)
Married Aboard the “Explorer of the Seas” Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)
Married Aboard the “Explorer of the Seas” Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)
Married Aboard the “Explorer of the Seas” Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)
Hi Captain Arnold!
This is Christina and Terrence Pennell, we were married by you on October 10, 2009 aboard the Explorer of the Seas. We received your mail yesterday, thank you so much for sending us the picture and a copy of our wedding vows! I want you to know that we were extremely pleased with the ceremony you did for us! You are very professional, friendly, and funny! You made us feel at ease on our big day. The ceremony was truly unique, we loved the fact that it wasn’t the standard speach and vows…we were very impressed! Thank you for keeping it positive and upbeat throughout!
I wish you continued success!
Take care,
Mr. & Mrs. Terrence Pennell
Married at the Waldorf Astoria (New York City, NY)
Hello!
We’re sorry this note is getting to you so long after our wedding, but our memories of the beautiful ceremony you performed for us are still so fresh and clear. How can we ever thank you for putting an ‘exclamation point’ on a terrific weekend for us? Your beautiful words and vows (and great sense of humor) will stay with us always, and our guests as well – several of them commented to us how lovely they found the ceremony. Indeed, we are still answering questions from guests who call us to ask how we found out about you!
Also, we must thank you for all of the information you provided as a guideline on, “How to get married.” You made the entire process, from before the wedding until waiting for the marriage certificate, so easy and organized. Your website is great and we wouldn’t have been able to go through the process with as much ease as we did without it as a reference source.
Now our only problem is: How long do we need to wait to renew our vows before we can call you again? In truth, we are thinking of doing just that next year on our one year anniversary and we can only hope you are available to make another special event perfect. You have our highest praise and wish you all the best in life, as you have definitely made an important and everlasting impact on ours.
With great affection,
Melanie and Christian In
Married at Watermill Caterers (Smithtown, NY)
I just wanted to tell you how amazingly beautiful our ceremony was! The guests loved it, and so did we! We took all the beautiful words you said to heart, and it was so moving. Rob couldn’t stop talking about it last night! Thank you so very much for making our day so wonderful!!!!!
Rob and Jessica Schreiber
Married at the “Frank Brush Barn”
(Smithtown, NY)
Married at the “Japanese Gardens”
(Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, Bklyn, NY)
Married Aboard the “Explorer of the Seas” Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)
Dear Captain Arnold,
We just wanted to drop a note to you to thank you for the beautiful ceremony you performed. Everything you said had great value and truth to it – and you were very sincere. We appreciate your sincerity!
You also had a special way to break the ice and make us feel comfortable. We loved the picture you sent! Actually, we think that is in fact, the best photo of the day!
Please accept the enclosed gift to show our gratitude for the wonderful ceremony you gave for us!
Sincerely,
Deniz & Bobby Kirby
Married Aboard the “Explorer of the Seas” Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)
Dear Captain Arnold,
I know our wedding was over one year ago, but it seems like just yesterday. I suppose it seems so recent because our guests still talk about how enjoyable our ceremony was. They tell us, as well as everyone that was unable to join us, about you and how it was the best ceremony they had ever attended. We, along with our guests, had never been part of, or witnessed a ceremony that was so relaxed and intimate at the same time. Whenever I my husband and I were members of a wedding party, we could not wait for the ceremony to be over so we could start the fun. With you as our officiant, our ceremony, which should be the most important and memorable part of the occasion, was the start of the fun! The attention you gave to our event prior to that day was also greatly appreciated. Thank you for making the most important day of our lives the most enjoyable day of our lives also. Your style is truly unique and your professionalism is second to none. We cannot thank you enough!
Maria Healey Hurst
Thomas J. Hurst, Jr.
Explorer of the Seas 9/12/09
Married Aboard the Motor Yacht “Lexington” (Liberty Landing Marina, Jersey City, NJ)
Married Aboard the “Norwegian Dawn” Norwegian Cruise Lines (Pier 88, Port of New York, NY)
Married at the “Crescent Beach Club”
(Bayville, NY)
Married Aboard the “Norwegian Dawn” Norwegian Cruise Lines (Pier 88, Port of New York, NY)
Hello Captain Arnold!
I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for making our day that much more memorable. Every person in attendance at our wedding couldn’t stop raving about the ceremony you gave for us. More than once we heard the words, “that was one of the best ceremonies I have ever been to.” It meant a great deal to Joe and I and we wanted to thank you again.
Krissy and Joe De Fino
Married Aboard the “Explorer of the Seas” Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)
Married at “The Riverview” (Oakdale, New York)
Captain Arnold,
Michael and I wanted to thank you so much for officiating such a beautiful ceremony! The vows spoke very true of our relationship and we could not have written them better ourselves. Your wit and charm helped to keep us at ease during the ceremony. All of our friends and family were very impressed by the beautiful wedding. We would highly recommend you to others for their special days.
Thank you again!
Love,
Michael and Kimberly Narciso
Married Aboard the Motor Yacht “Rendezvous” (Pier 81, New York City, NY)
Dear Captain Arnold,
Thank You so very much for everything you did for us on our wedding day, August 22, 2009, on the Motor Yacht, Rendezvous! You were compassionate, kind, gracious, & very funny! You had a unique way about you that helped make our ceremony go smoothly! We felt very comfortable & at ease.
Thank you, also, for sending us the beautiful picture & our vows…what a nice gesture…we didn’t expect that…t was a beautiful surprise that brought tears of joy to my eyes (again!).
You were really wonderful, & it was a great honor & privileage to have you marry us!!!
Sincerely,
Denyse & Eric Flynn
Married Aboard the “Explorer of the Seas” Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (Cape Liberty, Port of Bayonne, NJ)
Married at “Castle on the Hudson” (Tarrytown, New York)
Dear Capt. Arnold,
It was a nothing short of a blessing that you were the one who married Eddie and I. Planning a wedding has its difficulties and obstacles but when it comes down to it, who a couple chooses to be up at the altar with them to lead such a special union is first and foremost the most important part of it all.
Luckily you came through for us after our 1st choice bailed out two days before our wedding and made the wedding more then we could have hoped for. You are what we had always envisioned!!!
Because of the genuine, funny, honest and compassionate person you are, you made not only Eddie and I feel special, you made our guests feel special too! It seemed as if you made “fall in love” all over again too!!
You are the first mention of our wedding when we tell others about the day and will be for a very, very long time to come 🙂 Thank you so much for everything and being there for us, and I can only hope that other couples who are about to get married take the step with you by their side.
God bless,
Sgt. & Mrs. Eddie Vazquez