Married at the Astoria Manor (Astoria, New York)
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 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.
Married at the Glen Island Harbour Club (New Rochelle, New York)
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
Married at the “Historical Chapel” In the Greenwood Cemetery (Brooklyn, New York)
Dear Captain Arnold,
Thank you so very much for a wonderful and memorable wedding day. Both Carey and I really enjoyed getting to know you, particularly during our dinner in May. Your warmth and gentle spirit gave us such reassurance. We came away from that dinner knowing we made the right choice in asking you to officiate our ceremony. You really took care of our every need, including your call the night before. We knew you would really be there for us, making sure everything would run smoothly.
Your ceremony was, quite simply, beautiful. Your words were inspiring, and captured so perfectly the reasons why we wanted to be married. Your sage advice about the ups and downs of relationships was also very meaningful. Your perspective – the long view – will really stay with us throughout our lives. Indeed, we both feel so lucky that you were available on June 1st, and we do so appreciate all the time and care you took with our ceremony. We also appreciate your remembering to acknowledge the members of our family that had died. Having their names read aloud really meant a great deal to us as they were truly in our hearts and it was important for others to know. We so appreciate that you thought of that detail.
Mostly, we really thank you for your warm and generous personality. You not only embraced us with your kind heart, but conveyed to our family and friends how marriage is all about love.
Thank you for everything.
Much love,
Melissa & Carey Burtt
Married at the Royal Regency Hotel (Yonkers, New York)
Dear Captain Arnold,
Robert and I would like to thank you for the beautiful ceremony that you performed. Your ceremony touched not only by Robert and I, but also my Family and friends who can’t stop talking about it. We were deeply touched with your words. I thank you very much, and appreciate everything you have done to make this day wonderful for us!
Sincerely,
Robert & Evelyn Johnson
Married at the “Ramble” in Central Park (New York City, NY)
Married at the beautiful Strawberry fields in Central Park (New York City, NY)
Dear Captain Arnold,
Thank you for all of your assistance and for a wonderful ceremony! Lindy and I appreciate all of the help you gave us in selecting a spot, getting licenses, and finding a photographer on a day’s notice! Strawberry Fields was a fantastic location; a couple of out-of-towners like us could never have found that site on our own. Your instructions and friends at city hall made getting a license a breeze, and thank you for recommending Jorg Windau, the pictures are fantastic!
We have placed the wonderful wedding vows you sent us in a frame in the living room. They, along with a couple of photos, will serve as a lifelong reminder of our fantastic wedding in Central Park and of our commitment and promises to one another.
Thank you again for all of your assistance and for some amazing memories!
Mike and Lindy Bateman
Married at the private residence of their friend Carolyn. (Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY)
| “…Thank you Captain for such a beautiful ceremony. We loved the vows you prepared for us. It was an honor to be married by you.”Aloha – Sean and Leeza Tasaki
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| From the Grooms Mom & Dad in Hawaii . . . . Dear Captain Arnold: |
Married at Majestic Gardens
Rocky Point, New York
Married at the Seaman’s Church Institute
(New York City, New York)
Married at the beautiful home
of Rose, Denise & Vito.
(Baldwin Harbor, LI, New York)
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