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Dreaming of a perfect wedding? I'll make your dreams come true! See for yourself my 2 minute flash wedding performed LIVE on Good Morning America and my Mass Vow Renewal Ceremony in Times Square this past Valentine's Day.

For almost 40 years, Captain Arnold has been an active U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain. He is also the only Captain who is an "ordained chaplain" that is registered with the City Clerk’s Office of the City of New York.

Captain Arnold performs beautiful, unique and memorable Wedding Ceremonies on land, sea, or at any reception facility of your choice. His “Ceremony of Love” has been seen around the world and he has been chosen to perform his ceremony at the “Wedding of the Year” special event for the prestigious and ever-popular LI Weddings.com. He has also been voted Best of Weddings from LI Wedding Brides & “Best of Weddings” by couples of “the knot”. View Captain Arnold on YouTube ( Click here) to see an amazing 2 minute flash wedding he performed on ABC’s Good Morning America on Valentine's day and for a beautiful vow renewal ceremony he performed before hundreds of couples from around the world in Times Square, NYC. He will assist you in personalizing your vows to highlight your sentiments and emotions for your wedding day. The Captain is the “exclusive” wedding officiant for major cruise ships such as Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Princess Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruise Lines and Disney Cruise Lines. The Captain will assist you with every phase of your wedding ceremony so that it will indeed be "a wedding ceremony to remember." Visit his website for additional information that may help you in planning your wedding. View the many accolades of praise from couples that have experienced his beautiful ceremony and your search for a wedding officiant will be over. Guaranteed!

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Frequently asked questions

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CA
CT
FL
NJ
NY
4.9 out of 5 rating
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Oneeka M. Sent on 07/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best!

There aren't enough words to describe how amazing Captain Arnold is at what he does. He officiated my wedding a few weeks ago at The Crescent Beach Club and he was one of my husband and I's favorite aspect of our wedding day. Our guests also raved about him. Aside from the ceremony, Captain Arnold is genuinely a lovable, warm, kind and thoughtful human being. Everyone was so captivated by his words. We did the beautiful sand ceremony and he even goes as far as to handle the fine details for you such as the marriage license, ceremony personalization, etc. His experience is unmatched and we are truly honored to have had him marry us !
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Rachel B. Sent on 02/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

One of my favorite vendors - Captain Arnold!

We can't say enough about what an amazing job Captain Arnold did for us! Captain Arnold married my husband and I on the dunes of south shore, Long Island and it was an incredible experience. There is no detail in the entire process that is overlooked by him, he is very thorough and our expectations were exceeded. One of the best things we loved about the Captain his ability to easily help us create a unique ceremony that fit our needs. In a very busy and stressful time, making things as easygoing as possible was greatly appreciated. His performance of the ceremony was warm and felt real and in the moment. You know he has it down pat but doesn't come across rehearsed. Captain Arnold was absolutely one of our favorite vendors.
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Joann Sent on 12/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Captain Arnold was great! Everyone LOVED his presence, speech, and ceremony. We have friends that want him for their upcoming wedding and renewal ceremonies. Highly recommended! He was a great joy to work with. The packet he sends afterwards explains what to do for the marriage certificate and has some special moments included in it to further remember the day.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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Captain Arnold has the gift of making every client feel like they're family. Working with him is always a pleasure. He is very friendly and entertaining person and this reflects in his ceremonies. His extensive experience in the wedding industry is admirable and his wedding planners are always very helpful.

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