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Married by A Sea Captain

Married by A Sea Captain

Delray Beach, FL
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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    Alicia P. Sent on 12/02/2023
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    Captain Ray was the perfect choice for us

    My husband and I were so fortunate to have found Captain Ray to officiate our ceremony. We were from out of state, so we met with him virtually to walk through our story and he made the process so easy for us. He created a very thoughtful ceremony script that touched on so many unique aspects of our relationship. His kind, calm and professional demeanor helped to calm our nerves. We couldn't be happier with the way the ceremony was delivered and are so thankful for his time and effort towards our most special day. Thank you, Captain Ray!

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Alicia, I am so very grateful to you for your wonderful review, and I appreciate your thoughtful description of the things you most liked. Cheers, Captain Ray
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    Ivy Sent on 02/21/2023
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    Best Decision Ever!

    We hired Captain Ray to officiate our wedding because my Husband is a Yacht Captain. He was on time, so friendly and after asking us many questions about us during our first meeting, came up with the most beautiful ceremony, almost as if he'd known us for years. On our wedding day, he was so impressive in his uniform, well prepared and everything went just as planned. He delivered our license to the local courthouse the very next business day and emailed us the stamped copy that same day. He was outstanding! Definitely one of our best decisions for our wedding day.

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Dear Ivy and Captain George,
    Thank you for your thoughtful and kind comments. You made such a striking Bride and Groom, and no couple has ever executed the Fisherman's Knot unity ceremony as splendidly. Thank you for the opportunity to get to know you both. Captain Ray
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    Caroline R. Sent on 09/25/2022
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    Captain Ray was amazing

    We loved having Captain Ray as our officiant. He was so lovely and easy to work with. We could not have had a better experience, and he had a great part in making our day perfect.

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Tusen takk, Caroline! Det var en stor og mest minneverdig glede for meg. Jeg nøt selskapet til din fornemme familie på besøk fra Norge.
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    T R Sent on 08/06/2022
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    Captain Ray Became Part of Family

    Captain Ray was easy to work with, flexible, and trustworthy. Best of all he has a kind and gentle spirit - the perfect compliment for a special day. We decided to elope and Captain Ray became the unofficial representative for all our missing family members. We can highly recommend him for two or two hundred. Thank you, Captain Ray!
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    Rachel K. Sent on 04/30/2022
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    Heartfelt wedding Ceremony

    Captain Ray was a pleasure to work with. He made sure our ceremony was exactly how we wanted it. He created a story so our friends and family could know just how much we loved and cared for each other. We had guests coming up to us raving about the ceremony and how they have never heard a wedding ceremony so thoughtful and personalized. It was truly a magical day! Thank you Captain Ray for such a great experience!

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Dear Rachel and Nicholas,
    Thank you for such a lovely review and for allowing me to join you on your exciting journey down the Intracoastal Waterway, and may you always be blessed with fair winds and following seas.
    Cheers,
    Captain Ray
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    Tiffany H. Sent on 11/20/2021
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    Perfect! Absolutely the best choice!

    Captain Ray was absolutely the best! We came from out of state, so we emailed and had one video chat, that's all that was needed. He wrote the most amazingly, perfect ceremony for us, I cried the first, 2nd and 3rd time I read it! Our family and friends raved about him and thought that he was a friend that had known us for years, what he wrote was THAT good and he delivered it just as well! He was light hearted, witty, sincere, and overall a breeze to work with- made the WHOLE process so easy, especially with getting married in a different state! I would choose him over and over again. You will not be disappointed!

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Dear Tiffany and Chad,
    Thank you very much, and I am so delighted to read your very kind description of our experience working together on your lovely and exciting ceremony. Dr Seuss and I agree; you guys are on your way!
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    Christian Sent on 01/08/2021
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    Best way to get married!

    I booked the Sea Captain for my mom's wedding, he was super nice, charismatic, smart, punctual and made everyone feel relaxed and fun. I am going to book the Sea Captain for my own wedding when the day comes!

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Christian, very nice and much appreciated! Teresa & Phillip made a dashing and glamorous bridal couple that appeared to have been transported from the top of a wedding cake to the deck of the Italian Yacht on Biscayne Bay. I was charmed by all in your elegant wedding party and look forward to a reunion for your wedding to some lucky girl. Cheers, Captain Ray
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    Desirae G. Sent on 11/14/2020
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    Capt Ray was the storybook anchor

    He couldn’t have executed the wedding in a more loving and perfect manner. From the way he starts off with wanting to know our story, to how he delivers his words during the ceremony, it was truly perfect. You can tell this is something he loves to do. I can’t imagine having someone else marry us. Check the link out just to hear his storybook voice from our wedding. PERFECTION

    https://youtu.be/VQ7olHLyLPM

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Dear Desirae and Edwin,
    Thank you for such kind words. I feel most fortunate to have met you both and to be just a footnote in your beautiful love story. It was indeed perfect, and all because of the two of you. At this time when a global pandemic keeps us apart, and with Lt. Edwin even further away, serving not only his country but also the people of Haiti, you made a deserted beach at the very dawn of a new day a cathedral, where just the three of us, and a small team of invisible photo/video artists, created a perfect moment of heaven on earth. May that moment be just a beginning, and may you always be blessed with fair winds and following seas. May you live the days of your lives in peace, love, and happiness.
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    Jamie D. Sent on 04/10/2021
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    Captain Ray for President!

    Captain Ray made our wedding more special that we could have imagined. The care he put into the ceremony, the kindness and compassion he showed on our wedding day and leading up to it, and his organized execution of the administrative tasks made him our wedding angel. We are forever grateful.
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    Ron V. Sent on 08/17/2020
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    Everything was fantastic you can not go wrong

    Everything was fantastic the captain is a great person you can not go wrong with his service

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Ron, thank you very much. I will always remember your and Paola's beautiful wedding on Jupiter Beach!
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    Stan Sent on 08/18/2020
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    After covid cancellations, the captain came through!

    We had to cancel our Maui wedding. Shorten the story, moved it to Florida and needed an officiant. Captain Ray worked with us and made our impromptu wedding fantastic. His grace and thoughtfulness made our experience wonderful. Thank you!

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Stan, Thank you for your thoughtful compliments. It was a pleasure to be a part of your wedding with your beautiful bride at the Atlantic Dunes Park Beach.
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    Sarah Sent on 03/02/2020
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    Calm, Cool & Collected - Captain Ray has you covered!

    From the moment you meet Captain Ray you know you are in good hands! There is a sense of care and attention that must go into the creation and reading of the wedding vows. Captain Ray has this and truly puts his love into the ceremony. Not only did he share meaningful excerpts and readings, but he customized it to my husband and I. He even went as far to meet up with us, at a local brewery of all places. This allowed for him to get familiar with us and understand our relationship further. He was calm, cool, and collected as he took charge of the ceremony. If you are looking for a full service officiant that will care about one of the most important days of your life Captain Ray is your guy! If you aren't sold yet, just talk to him and you'll quickly be reassured.

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Thank you for a most appreciated review. Getting to know and be a part of your lovely wedding was a great pleasure from the moment we met, when you arrived with the thirsty "horse," Adam’s kindly 125 lb. hip-high Irish Wolfhound. As a Maritime Academy graduate and active sea-going mariner, it was a very special honor to be asked to officiate at his wedding. As always, wishing you both fair winds and following seas!
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    Nick H. Sent on 06/02/2019
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    Fantastic!

    Captain Ray officiated our beautiful wedding and was exactly what we could have asked for. We met a few weeks in advance to chat and give him our story, and he personalized the ceremony with all of it. He was even prepared (or quick on his feet) to change up his reading when rain forced us from the beach to the intracoastal side of the island on a terrace instead. We’d dreamed of being married near the water and by a sea captain, but Captain Ray delivered and then some!

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Thank you, Nick! Your Amanda's ceremony was very touching and will always be remembered as the marriage that managed to blend the magical myths we all love with the reality of your beautiful moment of becoming one.
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    John D. Sent on 06/22/2019
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    The captain was wonderful

    The ceremony was beautiful. The captain put a lot of thought and care into writing our vows. He was very engaging. We and our guests were thoroughly charmed.

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Thank you very much and it was the Officiant that was most charmed. Happy trails to you, until we meet again.
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    Jenna Sent on 03/01/2019
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    Great to work with

    Captain Ray was professional and a pleasure to work with
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    Aviana Sent on 01/20/2019
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    Our Wedding on the Beach

    We could not believe how magical
    Our day was last month ! One of the biggest reasons why was Captain Ray! He was so sincere and meanful while he spoke and everyone was so impressed with him ! We felt like he had known us all of our lives and it showed. I highly recommend Captain Ray , i have no doubt in my mind he will make your ceremony as amazing as he made ours !

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Aviana, it was your and Trenton's heartfelt vows that you wrote and read from the heart that no one on the beach that day will ever forget. Thank you for your kind comments which give me great satisfaction knowing that you were pleased. Again, wishing you fair winds and following seas, with peace love and much happiness.
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    Bridget Sent on 01/06/2019
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    Captain Ray is amazing!!

    Captain Ray was extremely responsive & professional! He met us prior to our wedding to gain an understanding of our story & personalities. Within days of meeting Captain Ray had a beautiful sermon that took into account our venue & our story. Weeks before our wedding we had to change our venue & Captain Ray had an updated sermon turned around in a day. At the ceremony Captain Ray was on point, professional, caring & loved by all! We will definitely use his services every year we renew our vows & is highly recommended.

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Dear Bridget, that is so much appreciated. However, your and Travis's vows written and read from the heart is what made your Wedding so very exceptional. You only needed me to say by the authority vested in me by the State of Florida I hereby declare... Nevertheless, it's a date. Next year, same time, same place!
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    Karolina C. Sent on 12/04/2018
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    He made my beach wedding perfect!

    We wanted to have a simple wedding at the beach with 15 people. Captain Ray made it so perfect. Accommodated our recommendations all the way. With his charming easygoing personality , humor, wedding experience and flexibility to add our personal touch .....our wedding was amazing, the best.

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Dear Karolina and Aldo, Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your magical Family wedding. The Bride and Groom's charismatic style was exceeded only by the grace of your Mother and the charm of your beautiful children. It felt as if we were viewing in real time an exclusive event through the lens of the paparazzi on the pages of a lifestyle magazine. I have a feeling that your life together will be much the same and filled with happiness.
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    Misty Sent on 11/02/2018
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    Lake Park Nuptuals

    Captain Ray did a wonderful job personalizing our ceremony for us. He was well spoken and thoughtful in his delivery. Our guests loved him too!

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Misty, your Wedding was so uplifting and joyful. It was a great pleasure to have participated. Thank you and my best to all.
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    Karin Sent on 08/03/2018
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    From the moment we met Captain Ray, we knew he was the man for the job. He was so personable, easy to talk to, and genuinely interested in getting to know us. We met for coffee and he asked questions of how we met and what made ours a unique love story. He talked about the ceremony and what we wanted to include or exclude, but he also asked about our families and our individual histories and really got to know who we are. By the next day, he had already composed a basic script for the ceremony that showed he was really listening to what we said and humorously recounted how our story evolved to the point of marriage. The best part of Captain Ray presiding over your wedding is that he creates a ceremony that is about you. He tells your story to your guests, which makes them feel like they are a part of the ceremony as well. He allows you input into what you want him to say, what rituals to include, and even the wording of your vows so that it is a truly personalized day.
    Captain Ray graciously worked with us to insure there was a space in our ceremony where my father could give his own blessing. It meant the world to us to have that time for my dad to take part in our day as well, and it speaks to how important it is to Captain Ray to make sure you have everything you want in your wedding. Genuinely a nice man we were very happy with him.

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Dear Karin and Tony,
    Thank you for such kind words for doing something that was so enjoyable. Your creative magical wedding in the gardens of the historic Sundy House was magical. You both and your Father's prayer will be long remembered.
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    Cyndi Sent on 07/12/2018
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    Captain Ray was very personable and very professional. I would highly recommend his service.

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Thank you, Mrs. Cindy L., it was indeed an honor to share such a joyous occasion with both families joining together in the splendor of The Breakers.
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    Laura Sent on 07/11/2018
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    He is thoughtful and amazing, very professional!

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Thank you, Laura. Very kind words that I appreciate very much. It was a pleasure to join you aboard the M/Y Venetian Lady! Wishing you and Arthur every happiness.
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    Captain Ray was a delight. He made planning a breeze, and the ceremony was flawless.
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    Shaun Sent on 01/10/2018
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    At some point in the process of planning our wedding, we eventually realized we needed an officiant. Who could it be? A family member or a close friend? Our wedding took place on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Miami Beach, and we needed someone who could command the wild and unpredictable nature of the ocean; someone who could guide us through unfamiliar territory. We were so happy and lucky to have found Captain Ray, he was the perfect person for the task at hand. We found him online, and a couple months before the wedding, we met up with him because he wanted to get to know us. We talked for awhile, he asked us various questions and he learned how we met each other, what we have in common, our interests, etc... A short time later, he sent us his ideas and outlines for our ceremony. We were able to work together to customize and make adjustments, he came up with a beautiful and personal script that was unique to our lives, filled with love, humor and poetry. Our friends and family were complimenting the ceremony and Captain Ray for days and weeks after, they keep asking us questions on how did we come up with all that. Captain Ray's pacing and choice of words and timing, all feels perfect. It was wonderful to collaborate with him. We felt like he was one of the family or one of our close friends. It was a truly special and unique experience. We highly recommend Captain Ray to officiate your wedding. He will do his research and go the extra mile to make your wedding a personal, unique and memorable one. Thank you Captain Ray! From Shaun and Cristy with love!

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Dear Cristy and Shaun,
    Thank you so very much for your kind words. Your wedding was a wonderful experience or in words from Craig Silvey’s novel Jasper Jones you ask me to read: "One of those freak collisions of fizzing meteors and looming celestial bodies and floating debris and one single beautiful red ball that bursts into your life and through your body like an enormous firework. Where things shift into focus for a moment, and everything makes sense." However, what pleases me most about your review is your statement “We felt like he was one of the family or one of our close friends. It was a truly special and unique experience.” Please know the feelings are mutual.
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    Rochele Sent on 08/23/2017
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    Captain Ray was a thoughtful choice for my fiancé and I. Of course, my description of Ray, in uniform, officiating our wedding, made my fiancé a little uneasy. We both agree that the ceremony is the most important part of the day and had to discuss "does a stand out officiant diminish that scared part?" Needless to say we agreed to move forward in asking Ray to marry us.

    Upon meeting Ray in person (at no additional charge), any apprehension flew out the door. We talked easily, like family friends, he has a way of making you comfortable and want to open up about your history.

    The first draft of our ceremony was jaw dropping. He 'got us'. His words were so beautiful, so personal, our final draft had only minor adjustments from the first. The day of ceremony Ray was incredible. He looked great, sounded great, it was a beautiful day. We are so happy that we chose with book with Married by A Sea Captain, it was both memorable and emotional.

    Married by A Sea Captain's reply:

    Dear Rochele,
    You kind words identify all of the things that are so important to me as an Officiant and also represent why this undertaking is so personally rewarding. I am very inspired by your and Ryan's beautiful relationship.
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