References and Photo Gallery 2006-07

Once Upon a Time There Were....

Beautiful Spring Weddings

Steven & Natalia Newman
New York City, New York
March 1, 2006
Married on the Gapstow Bridge
(Central Park, New York City)

John & KellyAnn Ackermann
Levittown, New York
March 5, 2006
Married at the Westbury Manor
(Westbury, New York)

Peter & Janet Wong
Flushing, New York
March 11, 2006
Married at the North Ritz Club
(Syosset, New York)

We just came back from our Honeymoon and the vows from the beautiful ceremony is still fresh in our head...  Your words were captivating and they are words that we will never forget.

Thank you for everything.  We really appreciated your promptness in replying to our questions and working with you was one of the few parts of the wedding planning that was truly stress-free.

Our friends and family were equally impressed with your service and I am sure we will see you again at their Weddings.  Until then, please take care.  Thank you so much again for everything.

Best Regards,
Peter & Janet Wong

Richard & Christine Alexander
Bayonne, New Jersey
March 11, 2006
Married at the Chateau La Mer
(Lindenhurst, New York)

Sascha & Rebecca Manteufel
New York City, New York
March 12, 2006
Married on Gina's Rooftop (her friend)
(New York City, New York)

On a rooftop, in the rain!

Sascha and I want to thank you for giving us such a beautiful ceremony!!! 
We were so happy with everything!  It was a great day!!  I have attached the
pictures we promised to send.  Thank you again,

Rebecca & Sascha Mantuefel

Donald & Dilys Mazzeo
New York City, New York
March 12, 2006
Married at the 3 West Club
(New York City, NY)

Richard & Rebecca Clarke
Newfoundland, Canada
March 16, 2006
Married aboard the cruise ship "Norwegian Dawn"
Norwegian Cruise Lines
(Port of New York, Pier 88, New York City)

Gordon & Letecia Gainer
Brooklyn, New York
March 16, 2006
Married on the cruise ship "Norwegian Dawn"
Norwegian Cruise Lines
(Port of New York, Pier 88, NYC)

Kevin & Stephanie Sutton
Belleville, New Jersey
March 26, 2006
Married aboard the cruise ship "Norwegian Dawn"
Norwegian Cruise Lines
(Port of New York, Pier 90, New York City)

Charles (Chuck) & Karen LaCarrubba
Islip, New York
April 8, 2006
Married at The Gatsby
(Islip, New York)

We can't begin to express our gratitude to you for performing such a memorable wedding ceremony for us on April 8th at The Gatsby in Islip.

Since this was the second marraige for both of us, we began our search for a Chaplain not really knowing where to go or what to expect. We knew we wanted it to be special, and were very pleasantly surprised at how wonderful it all was!! The vows we spoke touched everyone in the room. You made everything so personal, serious and lighthearted all at the same time. Our family and friends have not stopped commenting about how wonderful the ceremony was. Many guests had never heard of or seen the sand ceremony and were so delighted by it's simplicity and the depth of it's meaning. Our wedding day was truly a day to cherish and it was made all the more special by having you as our Chaplain.

With sincere thanks,

Karen & Charles LaCarrubba

Chief Quartemaster Jeremy & Gabriella Lehmann
Astoria, New York
April 8, 2006
Married at "Le Refuge Inn"
(City Island, Bronx, New York)

Chief Quartermaster and the Captain

David & Jennifer Wade
New York City, NY
April 8, 2006
Married aboard the Motor Yacht "Excalibur"
(Lincoln Harbor, Weehawken, NJ)

Robert & Susan Deshensky
Mamaroneck, New York
April 16, 2006
Married aboard the cruise ship "Norwegian Spirit"
Norwegian Cruise Lines
(Port of New York, Pier 88, New York City)

Dear Captain Arnold,

Rob and I would like to thank you for adding a personal touch to our wedding.  Thank you for sending us the photo and the copy of the vows; I’ve had them framed.  Thank you for being understanding and patient with me through the pre-wedding process!

Fondly,
Susan & Robert Deshensky

James & Tomomi Melton
Union City, New Jersey
April 22, 2006
Married aboard the Motor Yacht "Lexington"
East 23rd Street Skyport Marina
(New York City, New York)

James & Natalia Kearney
Middle Village, New York
April 22, 2006
Married aboard the Motor Yacht "Skyline Princess"
(World's Fair Marina, Flushing, New York)

...And they danced all night too!

Eric & Tracey Mills
Villa Rica, Georgia
April 26, 2006
Married aboard the Cruise Ship "Norwegian Dawn"
Norwegian Cruise Lines
(Port of New York, Pier 90, New York City)

Richard & Noel Brennan
Mechanicsburg, PA
April 26, 2006
Married aboard the Cruise Ship "Norwegian Dawn"
Norwegian Cruise Lines
(Port of New York, Pier 90, New York City)

Caleb & Danielle Veltry
Bohemia, New York
May 6, 2006
Married at the "Timber Point Country Club"
(Great River, New York)

Steven & Angelique Abbate
Bronx, New York
May 6, 2006
Married aboard the Motor Yacht "Skyline Princess"
(World's Fair Marina, Flushing, New York)

The happy couple with their children

Things have finally settled down since our special day last week and I wanted to let you know how much we appreciate all that you did to make our wedding day so wonderful.

There is no other way to express our feelings other than to say you made it absolutely magical. Our vows were beautiful, (and the keepsake is incredible) the children's ceremony was just perfect!! Tom has not removed his family medallion since last week. The Moms adored your Rose ceremony. After the ceremony, there was not a dry eye in the house!

Your choice of words truly touched our hearts and minds. It was so much more than just the same old stuff. Your attention to every detail was more than we could have ever asked for. The Dinner Cruise aboard the Skyline Princess was a once in a lifetime experience. Our guests are still talking about what a wonderful time they had and it was the best wedding they ever went to. You have given us memories to cherish for a lifetime.

We look forward to every anniversary aboard the Skyline Princess with you for many years to come and we will be sure to bring our candle with us.

Thank you just doesn't seem enough...

All the best,

Steven & Angelique Abbate

Edwin & Joyce Griffin
Sea Girt, NJ
May 13, 2006
Married aboard the Celebrity Cruise Lines
"The Zenith"
(Port of Bayonne, Cape Liberty, NJ)

Patrick & Tara Muldoon
Brooklyn, New York
May 14, 2006
Married aboard the Motor Yacht "Lexington"
(Pier 63, West 24th Street, New York City)

Keith & Joy Artis
Elizabeth, NJ
May 14, 2006
Married aboard the Royal Caribbean
"Explorer of the Seas"
(Port of Bayonne, Cape Liberty, NJ)

John & Saletaire Rodas
Bronx, New York
May 14, 2006
Married aboard the Royal Caribbean
"Explorer of the Seas"
(Port of Bayonne, Cape Liberty, NJ)

Keith & Jennifer Justo
Stratford, CT
May 20, 2006
Married aboard the Norwegian "Dawn"
(Port of New York, Pier 90 NYC)

We just wanted to say thank you for a beautiful and romantic wedding. The words you said touched us in every way. We will remember those special and original vows forever. I can't wait to receive the vows that you read to us at the ceremony so that our family could read them and know how beautiful and meaningful they were.The sand ceremony was beautiful and we will always have a memory that we can cherish forever. Even though most of our family could not be there you made it feel through your words as if they were there. Your warm presence made us feel like you were part of our family.We would recommend everyone we know to you for a original and beautiful ceremony.

Thank You,
Keith and Jennifer Justo

David & Rosa Falco
Bronx, New York
May 20, 2006
Married aboard the World Yacht "Princess"
(Pier 81 & West 41st Street, NYC)

Dear Captain Arnold,

It’s been over a month since our wedding and everyone is still talking about it – especially the ceremony.  People told us it was the best ceremony that they ever heard at a wedding!  You most definitely made our wedding a very memorable event.  The dedication to our grandfathers, ceremony, and most importantly the vows were beautiful, touching, and they hold true to married life.  The humor you interjected set a comfortable tone and a fun atmosphere for everyone.   We wanted to thank you and let you know it was our pleasure to have you marry us.  We appreciated your mannerism and professionalism throughout the whole process.

Love,
David and Rosa Falco

Benjamin & Christina Cui
Brooklyn, New York
May 21, 2006
Married at Old Westbury Gardens
(Old Westbury, New York)

Lawrence & Melissa Campanella
Brooklyn, New York
May 21, 2006
Married at Fox Hollow
(Woodbury, New York)

Ronald & Rhonda Haro
Queens Village, New York
May 27, 2006
Married at La Terrazza
(New City, New York)

William & Jodie Irwin
Centereach, New York
May 28, 2006
Married at "The Sterling"
(Bethpage, New York)

"We want to say thank you for an outstanding wedding ceremony that you performed for us on May 28th. It was perfect!! During the ceremony, you covered the principles of both of our religions with care and conviction. Everyone was spellbound with your words and your presence.  We are still receiving compliments about the ceremony even 2 weeks later!!  In addition, our mothers loved the rose ceremony that was included for them. We have wonderful memories of the most important day of our lives and we thank you for being a big part of it.

Jodie & Bill Irwin

Kevin & Tarayn Schurmann
Massapequa, New York
May 28, 2006
Married at Captain Bill's
(Bayshore, New York)

Robert & Ginamarie Soler
Levittown, New York
May 28, 2006
Married on the Motor Yacht
"Nautical Princess"
(Freeport, New York)

George & Nicole Wiemer
Ronkonkoma, New York
May 29, 2006
Married at the East Wind -Country Gardens
(Wading River, New York)