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Married at Bow Bridge (Central Park, New York)
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
Married on the Yacht Skyline Princess (World’s Fair Marina, Flushing, New York)
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
Married at the Ladies Pavilion (Central Park, New York)
Married at Chateau La Mer (Lindenhurst, New York)
Dear Captain Arnold,
We’re back and settling into some type of normalcy…I must tell you we’ve received phone calls and cards from family members telling us what a beautiful ceremony we had and how nice and touching it was to include the children in ceremony. This is exactly what we were looking for. Thank you again, for performing such a beautiful and touching ceremony that conveyed the message of family and unity.
Thanks again for everything. We would highly recommend you to anyone planning a future wedding. I’m sure we’ll see you next May at Tarayn and Kevin’s wedding.
Jomarie and Chris Pasterak
Married at the Ladies Pavilion (Central Park, New York)
Married on the Yacht Horizon (Weehawken, New Jersey)
Married at Lands End (Sayville, New York)
Dear Captain Arnold:
Trevor and I can’t thank you enough for the beautiful ceremony that you performed for us on our wedding day. Your thoughtful words really helped to bring out the love that we feel. Thank you also for sending us pictures and a copy of our vows. After the honeymoon, I read the copy, and the words moved me to tears just as they did during the ceremony. Indeed, they captured everything we feel for each other and everything that a perfect marriage should be. Many of our wedding guests have told us that it was the most beautiful ceremony that they have ever witnessed.
Finally, thank you for mentioning all of the people that mean so much to us but were unable to be with us to share our special day and for paying tribute to my heritage by reciting the prayer in Hebrew during the wine ceremony. Your kindness and sincerity have helped to make a special day even more meaningful and wonderful than we could have ever hoped for. When we look back on the experience we will always feel grateful for having you there with us.
Best wishes and lots of love,
Tina and Trevor Evan
Married at Leonard’s of Great Neck (Great Neck, New York)
| Dear Captain Arnold, Lisa and I would like to write you a letter letting you know how much we loved having you perform our wedding ceremony. We along with all of our guests enjoyed the way you spoke and the way you married us. We also appreciated that you sent us our vows written on paper through the mail. You really went the extra mile with us, and we greatly appreciate everything that you did. Thank you for making our ceremony beautiful. Eric & Lisa Bartfield |
Married on The Cruise Ship “Voyager of the Sea” Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (Port of Bayonne, NJ)
Dear Captain Arnold,
Scott and I want to thank you for the absolutely amazing ceremony you performed for us. You touched our hearts in a way that we did not imagine would happen!
With all the planning and other details we had to arrange, we did not put much thought into our vows and chose your standard vows. Well, you made them so much more than standard! We originally had concerns about the arrangements Royal Romance would make for our ceremony since we were not told many details beforehand. Well, from the moment I met you in our cabin that day, I knew I had nothing to worry about. You certainly assured me that I was in very capable hands.
Many of our guests have said that this was the best ceremony they ever witnessed and they felt honored to be present for this beautiful declaration of love. Wow!! Wow!! Wow!!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Scott and Marilyn Broders
Married on the Yacht Horizon (Weehawken, New Jersey)
Dear Captain Arnold,
Thank you for making one of the most special days of “our” lives a memory to cherish forever…
Your warms words, brought a level of comfort and compassion to our fabulous day. What hit home for me, the most, was you taking the time to honor my loved ones who have passed, my Grandfather. The Rose ceremony was also a perfect touch for our Moms.
You left so quickly, I didn’t get a chance to tip you. I am putting it in the mail.
Thanks again
Jay and Fab Sloat
Married at the Ladies Pavilion (Central Park, New York)
Dear Captain,
Were so sorry that this e-mail has taken so long, but when we got home we went away on honeymoon then when we got back our Internet connection was down and it has only now got fixed, were so sorry.
We received our marriage certificate and our vows, they are wonderful, we are still on `cloud 9`after such a beautiful wedding, we certainly didn’t expect such a moving and beautiful service, it truly was a day to remember. We can`t thank you enough for the way you chose your words and the way you put them across, it was perfect, they seemed to be wrote especially for us.
Again many, many thanks captain, yours sincerely,
Mr. & Mrs. Colin Dunn
The Norwegian Crown Norwegian Cruise Lines (Pier 90, Port of New York, NY)
Hi Captain Arnold,
This is Mr. & Mrs. Camacho. We did receive our certificate in the mail. Also, the ceremony you performed was wonderful. I will never forget that beautiful day in our lives. So thanks again and may you have a blessed day.
Johnny & Eileen
P.S. If I had to do all over again I would not change a thing.
The Norwegian Crown
Norwegian Cruise Lines
(Pier 90, Port of New York, NY)
Married at the Riverview Restaurant (Oakdale, Long Island, New York)
Dear Captain Arnold,
First things first! THANK-YOU, THANK-YOU, THANK-YOU. Chuck and I feel so blessed to have had you perform our beautifully personalized wedding ceremony. We feel as if we had a “friend” marry us. The time and thoughtfulness that you put into our ceremony really “shined” on our wedding day. We so appreciate all the “touch base” e-mails and phone calls and the wonderful and fun meeting we had with you 2 weeks prior to the wedding. You touched our hearts with your genuine interest in making our special day perfect. Everyone raved about our ceremony and how unique and extraordinary the “Child’s Ceremony” portion was. Andrew was very proud to be involved in the ceremony and it made him feel very special. Our wedding ceremony was the perfect way to start our new life together, and you saw to every detail and helped to create a day we will always remember with smiles on our faces.
Our Warmest Regards,
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Davidowitz
P.S. Thank-you for the beautiful copy of our wedding vows that you sent us.
Married at Seabras Armory (Perth Amboy, New Jersey)
Captain Arnold,
Ireny and I just wanted too take the time to thank you for the wonderful ceremony, you delivered as advertised, touching the hearts and minds of our guests, Ireny and I are very grateful that you took the time to be patient and thoughtful with our special requests. Many of our guests commented on how beautiful the ceremony was, and of course, as you noticed, my Mother was very much touched by the beautiful words spoken of her during the Rose Ceremony, thank you for making our ceremony and day memorable for all.
Thanks
Phil & Ireny
Married on the Yacht Star of America (Chelsea Piers, New York)
| Dear Captain Arnold, It seems that a simple thank you note is not nearly enough to express our gratitude. Our day began with many hiccups (the limos were late, there was traffic, the placecards got lost…), and your calming presence was a refreshing reminder of the reason we were there. As the ceremony began, we forgot all about the craziness of the past few hours, and settled in to what would be the best day of our lives (until the next day, of course). Our guests raved about your ceremony. Your message of love and devotion was sincere and appropriate for everybody there. The sand ceremony was particularly touching-my mother won’t stop talking about her “shivers of joy” at the vision of the sand intermingling, and your comments on our lives intermingling-she was moved. We were moved, in particular during the vows. It was almost as if we had written them ourselves. They were so personal, we felt as though we were the only couple you had ever married. In short, thank you for making our day so perfect. Most sincerely, |
Married at the Torch Club (New York City, NY)
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
Married at The Lighthouse (Chelsea Piers, New York)
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
Married at the Astoria Manor (Astoria, New York)
Married on the Cruise Ship Queen Mary II (Port of New York, New York)
Dear Captain Arnold:
We just got off the QM2 and immediately wanted to write and thank you for making our much anticipated wedding day so wonderful. We thought a spectacular ship like the Queen Mary II would be romantic and special, but you made it even more so. Your selection of the room, complete with fireplace, had a wonderful intimacy. Your words were heartfelt and our vows made everyone misty eyed. Thank you for paying special attention to my mom, who kept saying how wonderful you were.
And thank you so much for arranging for our cabin steward, Karen, to take our pictures after the ceremony. You can tell how blissful we were on our wedding day with each picture better than the next.
Warmest Regards,
Pat and Jim Reidy
By the way, the ship called mom before disembarkation looking for you. We told them you had an emergency and could not come back on for the voyage!
Married at Marina del Ray (Throgs Neck, New York)
| Dear Captain, We are so happy that we found you. As you know, we wanted our ceremony to be meaningful and one that we would never forget. Thank you for being there on our special day and making our guests feel like they were truly sharing in our union. They laughed; they cried and heard every word you said. Thank you for honoring our loved ones who are no longer with us. I cannot tell you how much this meant to our families and us. Your words touched our hearts and we will always remember you and all that you did to fill our wedding day with warmth and magic. The sand ceremony was exactly what we envisioned. Thank you for surprising us by asking my mother to present me after learning last minute that my father could not make the trip. It brought tears to my eyes and I felt truly blessed. Thanks again, from the bottom our hearts! |
Married at Land’s End (Sayville, New York)
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
Married at the Yale Club (New York City, NY)
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
Married at Le Chateau
(South Salem, New York)
Married at the “Crescent Beach Club” (Bayville, New York)
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
Married at Le Chateau (South Salem, New York
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.