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Once Upon a Time There Were....
Beautiful Fall Weddings
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Norm & Eileen Coryell
Lambertville, NJ
September 3, 2004
Married on the Yacht Lady Windridge
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"The Blessing" |
Dear Captain Arnold,
Thank you for such a beautiful ceremony! I don't know if you
noticed but I was so happy that I had to fight to hold in my
tears. Just as I would start to get control you'd say something
else that touched my heart because it described the love Thomas
and I share perfectly. It was almost like you'd been with the
two of us for ever and knew just how much we love each other.
I can't thank you enough! Even a few of my guests were in tears,
men and women! We just got back from our honeymoon and people
are still calling telling us how beautiful it all was. Thank
you so very much Captain! - Tom & Erika
Thomas & Erika Picone
Freeport, New York
September 18, 2004
Married on the Yacht Nautical Princess
(Freeport, New York)
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"Roy & Geri Van Allen
Middle Village, New York
September 18, 2004
Married on the Yacht Royal Princess
(World's Fair Marina, Flushing NY)" |
Roy & Geri Van Allen
and their children Nicole & Joey
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Joe & Tara McCluskey
Riverhead, New York
September 18, 2004
Married at Blackwells
(Wading River, New York)
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This couple lost their wedding
rings just before the ceremony so we had to improvise." Lady
luck was with them as they found the rings several days later.
Captain Arnold
Kerry and I want to let you know that you
made our ceremony very special and your words touched everybody
there. My father was very moved and Kerry and I were very
pleased and we like to thank you for making our day so great.
P.S. We found the rings in my shoe.
Thank You
John O'Connor
John & Kerry O'Connor
Riverdale, New York
September 19, 2004
Married on the Yacht Romantica
(Intrepid Pier, New York City)
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"Luncheon at the Plaza" |
(Note: *Sarah never knew that her husband Mike was planning to
bring her to New York, let alone arrange to renew their vows
in Central Park. When he introduced her to me in the Sheraton
Hotel where they were staying, it was a total surprise to
her! And at the last moment he even had her go out and purchase
a gown for the occasion. Whew! Now that's what I call a surprise!)
It was a fantastic holiday with some great memories
that we will never forget. Each time *Sarah or I tell a friend
what we did, we just receive gasps at the romantic nature of
the events I planned. Our friends and family were fascinated
by the blessing that you carried out. It was a pleasure for both
Sarah and I to have met you and spend several hours in your company.
Although it was just the two of us there, with you performing
the blessing it was like having an old friend with us. We hope
that you also have fond memories of the occasion and we both
wish you well with your future book. I will email Donna from
GettingMarried.Com and let her know what an excellent job you
did for us. We have been to your website and really enjoyed seeing
ourselves on there."
Thank you again from both of us. Take care and till next time.
Mike and Sarah
Michael Adrian Paul & Sarah
Jane Bridewell
Devizes, Wiltshire, UK
September 24, 2004
Renewed their vows after 10 years
(At the "Pond" in Beautiful Central Park, NYC)
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Thomas & Danielle Polanish
New York City, NY
September 25, 2004
(Married at The Tuxedo Club, Tuxedo Park, NY)
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"a Photographers pose"
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Dear Captain Arnold,
Our wedding day was truly a magical experience and most of that we owe to you. The ceremony was poetic and incredibly touching. In addition to your moving words of wisdom I was greatly appreciative of how you helped ease my husband's anxiety. You also were such a tremendous help in getting us organized in the days leading up to our big day. Your professionalism and friendly disposition far exceeded my expectations. Next to finding Tommy, I feel so fortunate to have found you to commemorate our love for one another.
With sincere gratitude,
Mrs. Danielle Bello and Mr. Thomas Polanish
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Jason & Cynda Kliewe
East Brunswick, New Jersey
October 1, 2004
Married on the Dockside Veranda
of The Cornucopia Cruise Line -
Reception on The Yacht Cornucopia Princess.
(Harborside, Perth Amboy. NJ)
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"Nothing like a nice hug from a pretty bride"
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Michael & Dayna Badillo
Smithtown, New York
October 2, 2004
Married on the Yacht Cloud 9 IV
(World's Fair Marina, Flushing, NY)
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Dear Captain Arnold,
Michael and I would like to extend our gratitude for the beautiful ceremony you performed at our wedding. From the moment we met you at the diner in Freeport, we felt at ease. The vows you chose were beautifully written and reflected the love Michael and I have for one another. Many of our guests have positively commented on the ceremony you performed.
Thank you again for adding to our wedding day.
With best regards,
Michael & Dayna Badillo |
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John & Jennifer Politi
Carmel, New York
October 2, 2004
Married on the Yacht Cloud 9 IV
(World's Fair Marina, Flushing, NY)
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Dear Captain Arnold,
I just wanted to thank you again for such a wonderful ceremony. We loved everything about it and we have received many compliments from our friends and families. The wording you chose was very beautiful...truly an experience we'll never forget!
We would definitely recommend your services to anyone getting married!
Thanks again!
John & Jennifer |
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" The McCloskey Clan, Tom, Michelle, Sean, Sara & Morgan"
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Thomas & Michelle McCloskey
Bayshore, New York
October 3, 2004
Married at the Montauk Yacht Club
(Montauk, New York)
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Peter & Janine Ingargiola
Bayside, New York
October 9, 2004
Married at Il Fagiano Ristorante
(Whitestone, NY) |
"...You were unbelievably accommodating, and perfect in every way we imagined, hoped or specified to you. The intense feelings you shared with us, proudly, of our love for each other, and for our happiness, were clearly evident. You took time, beyond what was called for, to learn about our uniqueness, our backgrounds and what we were striving to convey to each other and to our guests on our very special day. You scored victory and success on all fronts. We couldn't be prouder or more satisfied with whom we chose (although you really made the decision a no-brainer) to perform our ceremony, and we thank you from the bottoms of our very full hearts! You are a caring, gifted man who takes great pride in and pays strict attention to detail in what you do. You also seem to joyously derive almost as much pleasure in the love and satisfaction your couples feel for each other as we do ourselves! What more could anyone ask for from their wedding officiant? Thank you so much Captain! "
Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Janine Ingargiola
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to see this very special letter. |
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Keith & Ravena Reynolds
North Babylon, New York
October 9, 2004
Married on the Yacht Cloud 9 IV
(World's Fair Marina, Flushing, NY)
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Brian & Susan Mills
West Babylon, New York
October 9, 2004
Married on Yacht Nautical Belle
(Freeport, New York) |
Robert & Catherine Masci
Smithtown, New York
October 15, 2004
Married at Lombardi's on the Sound
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at the Port Jefferson Country Club
(Port Jefferson, New York) |
Hi Captain Arnold,
Well, we are back from our honeymoon and getting on with regular life. I wanted to send you a note to thank you for a wonderful ceremony just as you had promised.
As I had told you before, this was both Robert's and my 2nd wedding and I wanted to be sure that it wasn't going to be like a typical 1st wedding ceremony, there wasn't going to be the traditional wedding march played and quite honestly I just wanted it to be unique to our situation. You assured me that it would be and you didn't disappoint me at all. I was so happy with your very heart felt words and my friends and family haven't stopped saying what a wonderful and special ceremony it was. When making my wedding plans, I was constantly told by so many of the different people I needed to hire that their part of the wedding was the most important. The DJ said he was, the photographer said he was and I even think the florist said they were..... I knew better because quite honestly I had been there and done that!!!! I knew that the true most important part was the ceremony itself, the moment when I would become the wife of the man I truly loved and the memory of that special time will be with me forever. Not the photographers talented way of posing me and my family, not the great music that played, but the strong deep felt inspirational way that I became married to my soul mate and best friend in life. I have you to thank for just that. I will remember that time for the rest of my life. I am so happy to have that memory with me forever. You are a special person with a special purpose in life and I am so happy that I found you because it just wouldn't have been the same without you!
Thank you so very much for everything!
-Catherine & Robert Masci |
Freddie & Marissa Zappolo
Coram, New York
October 16, 2004
Married at Lombardi's on the Sound
at the Port Jefferson Country Club
(Port Jefferson, New York)
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Another hug from a beautiful Bride |
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Seth & Amy Mandel
Bayside, New York
October 16, 2004
Married at The Palm House
at The Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
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Richard & Karen Colon Del Valle
Hackensack, New Jersey
October 17, 2004
Married at the Princess Chateau
(Lodi, New Jersey)
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Dear Captain Arnold:
We wanted to thank you for all that you did for us. We received the copy of the vows and the copy of the marriage certificate from you when we got back from our honeymoon. The vows are really beautiful and really touched our hearts. We're very happy that you sent us a nice copy of the vows. We already put it in a frame. Also, thanks for always being there for us. I am especially grateful because there were times I definitely needed to speak with someone about some issues and when no one else was there, you were. We could never have done it without you and certainly we see how very important the ceremony is, more so than the reception. Many of our guests at the reception later on had told us what a beautiful and smooth ceremony it was and that it also touched their hearts as well.
Keep in touch.
Love,
Karen and Rich
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Michael & Christine Danna
Amityville, New York
October 23, 2004
Married at the Riviera
(Massapequa, New York)
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"The Danna Clan: Crystal, Mike,
Christine, Matthew & Samantha" |
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Mark & Donna Kohn
Stormville, New York
October 24, 2004
Married on the Yacht Lexington
(Lincoln Harbor, Weehawken, NJ)
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Don & Melissa Peretz
Riverdale, New York
October 29, 2004
Married at The Water Club
(New York City, New York) |
Dear Captain Arnold,
(Please forgive the delay in this thank you)
We are writing to thank you so much for the beautiful
wedding ceremony you performed for us at the Water
Club. The service was so special, from the family
remembrances to our vows - all so beautifully
interjected not only with heartfelt warmth, but also a
great sense of humor. All our friends and family
commented on what a perfect ceremony it was, and it
was!
Thank you again,
Melissa and Don Peretz
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Jerry & Margaret Maliszewski
Brooklyn, New York
November 19, 2004
Married on the Yacht Skyline Princess
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Dear Captain Arnold,
Margaret and I would like to say Thank You for all your efforts to make us
feel special on our wedding day. We were very excited and overwhelmed with emotions.
I had to hold back my tears, Margaret's voice was shaking - that is the best
proof how deeply your words touched us.ð Our parents were moved when they found out that you mentioned them by name and
you know that wasn't easy. Your blessings and candle lightning ceremony left our guests and us with great
memories.
Thank you again and we hope to see you again.
Margaret and Jerry Maliszewski |
Michael & Megan Gaffney
Rockaway, New Jersey
November 20, 2004
Married on the World Yacht's Cabaret
(New York City) |
...And They Lived Happily Ever After. |
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