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Captain Arnold (Chaplain) of Nautical Wedding Bells

Captain Arnold (Chaplain) of Nautical Wedding Bells

Bayside, NY
4.9 out of 5 rating, 69 Reviews
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    Oneeka M. Sent on 07/13/2022
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    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
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    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
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    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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    Tina Sent on 12/28/2015
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    Captain Arnold was a lovely addition to our wedding and we are glad we chose him to be our officiant. He was very responsive, courteous and offered great advice to us. He is also very flexible on adding additional readings, etc to your ceremony. Guests even commented how beautiful the ceremony was because his words were so meaningful and made them each think of their own marriages and vows. Another plus, he has a great sense of humor!!!
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    Stephanie Sent on 11/24/2015
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    Captain Arnold was a pleasure to work with. He performed the most amazing wedding ceremony that we will remember forever. His words were perfect and he captured everything we wanted to have in our wedding ceremony. Our friends and family are still talking about our ceremony. The day we returned from our honeymoon we had already received a beautiful package in the mail from Captain Arnold along with a separate envelope from New York with our official marriage certificate. When we were planning our ceremony, Captain Arnold was always responsive to calls and emails and made it so easy to plan. I highly recommend Captain if you are looking for a wonderful ceremony. There is no one else like him! Feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
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    Jessica A. Sent on 10/04/2015
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    My husband Phillip and I will like to thank Captain Arnold for an amazing ceremony. We learned about Captain Arnold because he was highly recommended by our venue. When I spoke to Captain Arnold on the phone for the first time, I knew that he had to be our officiant. Captain Arnold has a powerful and welcoming voice, which I felt is perfect for leading our wedding ceremony. Captain Arnold stayed in touched with us throughout the process and was easily reachable by email and phone. He even called us the week of the wedding to ensure that we had everything we need for the ceremony. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful and definitely one of my favorite parts of the wedding. The vows were beautiful and encompassed our thoughts. Captain Arnold did a great tribute to my deceased mother, which meant a great deal to my family and I. But I have to say the one thing that I loved the most is that Captain Arnold’s words really resonated with Phillip. The other day, Phillip said to me “Don’t forget that Captain Arnold said never go to bed angry ”. I highly recommend Captain Arnold to anyone looking for the perfect officiant.


    Jessica and Phillip
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    Andrew Sent on 11/27/2015
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    Review of Captain Arnold's Wedding Service

    It is with pleasure that Kathy and I write this review of Captain Arnold, who officiated at our wedding on June 14th if this year. We had been guests at another couple's wedding aboard a cruise ship docked at a Hudson River pier in June, 2014 and knew we wanted Captain Arnold to marry us.

    We wrote the following thank-you note to Captain Arnold. It really "says it all" and we recommend anyone to visit Captain Arnold's website 'www.NauticalWeddingBells.com' to learn more. His ceremony can be at almost any location and you and your guests will surely remember it.

    "Captain Arnold,

    You are a star! We enjoyed and listened to your ceremony and to its rich themes of love, life, commitment, understanding; a blueprint of how lives are bettered.

    Our guests raved to us how they thought it was the best and important Ceremony they ever attended.

    We are grateful. A magnificent start to a happy married life.

    Kathy & Andy"

    We'll add that each of is 70 years old, that we married after meeting each other many years after our spouses had passed away. So our guests--family and friends--spanned all generations and all remarked how they enjoyed and learned from Captain Arnold. That, too, meant much to us.
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    Holly Sent on 12/03/2015
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    Captain Arnold,
    Your ceremony was amazing! It was heartfelt and we received a lot of complements! Thank you for making our wedding day the best experience possible!
    Love
    Holly & John
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    Jessica Sent on 08/26/2014
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    July 25, 2014
    Dear Captain Arnold,
    I’m reaching out to you and hoping this thank you is enough. Your marriage ceremony was not only beautiful, but genuine and heart-warming to us and all of our guests who attended. Not only did you perform a beautiful ceremony but, you made it unique and extremely touching, I don’t believe there was a dry eye in the room! Paul and I still have family and friends calling us complimenting what a great ceremony we had. Your gentle words of wisdom, respect to our loved ones who are no longer with us, and your prayer at the end really, really made our day not just enjoyable but a memory we will always have. You definitely found your calling and you and your wife are lucky to have each other. Paul and I take your words of advice for a long happy marriage and hold them dear to our hearts as you held us and comforted our nerves on an amazing day!
    Cheers and best regards,
    Paul & Jessica Mele Fords, New Jersey Married July 6. 2014 NCL Breakaway
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    Jermaine Sent on 09/13/2014
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    Captain,
    Thank you again for the amazing ceremony!!! Kya and I are so grateful we found you. All of our guests agreed you put on an amazing ceremony, both for us and the ceremony for my stepdaughter. You were a major part of our special day and the most calm and professional despite all of the chaos that comes with a wedding day. Thank you, it was a pleasure.
    Love,
    Kya and Jermaine Lomax
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    Jane Sent on 08/26/2014
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    Captain Arnold was wonderful guides you the guest through the ceremony. He follows up after the dust clears helping with the changes afterward. I highly recommend
    him and when we renew our vows it will be again with Captain Arnold
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    Captain Arnold is the best!! He made our wedding ceremony as special, unique, funny and lighthearted as we wanted it to be. Our guest were complimenting him throughout the night. He definitely gave us the memorable moment we were looking for!
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    Dahlia Sent on 08/23/2014
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    We were so lucky to have accidentally come across Captain Arnold. I loved him from the moment i spoke to him on the phone and even more so during and after our wedding. Its amazing how much of a difference it makes having someone as such to make the ceremony so beautiful as he did. A day we will never forget and a Captain we will always appreciate! Thanks Captain Arnold!!
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    Michele Sent on 08/15/2014
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    Captain Arnold was a great choice to marry us. He made our beach ceremony so special. Before the ceremony he explained to our guests, his credentials and gave a little monologue about his duties as an officiant. My guests were very impressed and raved about him. We loved his style and appreciate his role in making our wedding an awesome event.
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    Stephanie Sent on 08/26/2014
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    Captain,

    Thank you for being a part of our special day! We could not have imagined it without you! We were so happy and comfortable with you from our first phone call with you. Thank you for such a wonderful and thoughtful ceremony that we will treasure always!

    Mr. & Mrs. Baskahya

    P.S. Even my grandmother who was upset we were not getting married in church said "You could never get such a wonderful and personal ceremony in any church!" - Stephanie
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    Matteo Sent on 08/28/2014
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    My wife and I would like to thank Captain Arnold again and again for the beautiful, touching, happy and amazing ceremony! Captain Arnold is the best! We had a great time with him, with our families and friends. And if you don’t believe in super powers, now it’s time to change your mind. In fact Captain Arnold was able to do the magic: he turned the awful, cold, rainy and grey New York weather into an stunning, sunny, mild and perfect day for our wedding! He officiated our ceremony at the Ladies' Pavilion in Central Park, right in front of the lake, in a lovely, relaxed and intimate athmosphere. Like only an experienced and sure Captain can do, he accompanied the bride, the groom, our families and all our guests through a magic journey, with solemn, inspiring, touching and even funny words — because Love also needs cheerfulness. We are now married and so happy for the unique moment Captain Arnold was able to give us. We will never forget this ‘magic day’.
    Thank you Captain Arnold, you are simply the best!
    Isabella & Matteo
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    Andrea Sent on 10/03/2014
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    Captain Arnold provided the most memorable and touching ceremony at our Central Park wedding. He was incredibly thorough with all the details before, during and after the ceremony. The ceremony itself was very beautiful and moving. We will remember Captain Arnold's eloquent words forever.

    I would highly recommend Captain Arnold to any couple getting married. He is as good as it gets.
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    Heather Sent on 02/16/2014
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    Captain Arnold performed such an beautiful ceremony for us. So many of our friends
    and family have told us how much they enjoyed his words, including his touch of humor, to make such a truly memorable ceremony that we will never forget.
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    Felicia Sent on 08/14/2014
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    My husband and I were VERY satisfied with Captian Arnold. He was very clear in what he offered and guided us threw the process to the end. The best part of his service is his attention to detail and willingness to help make our Ceremony personal and special. Our wedding theme was "THREE STRANDS". He wasn't familiar with this. But researched it and did an amazing job! His words spoke volumes not just to My husband and I, but to all of our guests. We were completely elated and satisfied!
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    Ana Sent on 08/14/2014
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    Captain Arnold had made our wedding so wonderful and amazing !!! Our family and friends still talk about the ceremony and how memorable he had made it. I highly recommend Capt. Arnold to officiate your wedding if you want a magical and memorable ceremony like we had!!
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    After doing some research on officiants, Captain Arnold definitely stood out among the rest due his professionalism and know-how about the legal process.

    More than this, his warm character and words of wisdom is what we appreciated the most.

    He truly cares about each couple he marries and enjoys doing it too.

    Getting legally married at a diner in the presence of my father and grandparents is certainly a memorable experience, but having Captain Arnold to officiate us, made it all the more special.

    We would like to recommend him to EVERYONE.
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    There are no accidents! As my husband and I were looking for local officiants that would be the perfect match for us, we came across information on the Knot for Nautical Wedding Bells. We were incredibly fortunate to have Capt. Arnold join us in marriage June 29, 2013. He is compassionate, understanding and willing to do anything he can to make your special day truly YOURS. There are not words to describe the beauty and wisdom behind every word spoken during the ceremony. And he' s absolutely right~ Remember to listen to each word. Even 2 months later, the complements from family and friends keep coming about the beautiful celebration of our love. We can't thank Capt. Arnold enough!! We look forward to seeing the Captain in Times Square on St. Valentine's to renew our vows! !
    Mr. & Mrs. MM
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    Jasmine Sent on 08/21/2014
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    As I was waiting at the altar, the Captain told me to go get my bride when she was half way down the aisle. So I did! That moment was an exciting, romantic, and memorable gesture that got breathtaking reactions from the crowd. The awws from our family and friends during that moment and throughout his beautiful ceremony will forever be part of our treasured wedding video. Captain Arnold came highly recommended and it did not take a lot to figure out why. The moment we heard his rich, deep, reassuring voice over the phone we felt a sense of comfort and ease. Anytime we had questions or concerns, he gave us a call right away. The day of the wedding he was calm, cool, and collected. He soothed our nerves by preparing us with what to expect. Most importantly, he was not fazed by the fact that it was going to be a same-sex wedding, which is what we were concerned about when looking for someone to marry us. Captain Arnold saw only our love and made sure it was nothing short of special. We thank him for a heartwarming and touching experience. The whole experience was very professional and reasonably affordable. Truly a value. We highly recommend Captain Arnold!
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    Lindsay Sent on 08/14/2014
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    Dear Captain Arnold,

    Words cannot express how grateful we are for the terrific job Captain Arnold did at our wedding! Chris and I were so moved by his beautiful words. Captain's unique mix of poignant prose and comical anecdotes was perfect, and helped set the mood for a beautiful ceremony.

    Captain Arnold provided so many personal touches during our ceremony. Both Chris and I really felt like he had a grasp of who we are individually, and as a couple.

    Love,
    Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Butler
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    Words cannot express how grateful we are for the terrific job Captain Arnold did at our wedding! We were so moved by his beautiful words. The Captain's unique mix of poignant prose and comical anecdotes was perfect, and helped set the mood for a beautiful ceremony.
    Both my fiance and I really felt like Captain Arnold had a grasp of who we are individually, and as a couple.
    Again, we can't say enough about the marvelous job Captain Arnold did!

    Captain Arnold (Chaplain) of Nautical Wedding Bells's reply:

    thank you for that beautiful review. I really appreciate it. It's always nice to hear those wonderful comments from my couples. It tell me I'm still doing a great job. Be happy, enjoy life and maybe our paths will cross again when you're a guest at some ones wedding.
    Take care,
    Capt. Arnold
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