Couple Getting Married in Shark Tank

JUAN DEJESUS NBC New York 06/03/2010 16:16

It’s difficult enough trying remember your vows during a normal wedding ceremony -- try doing it while surrounded by sharks. That’s what April Pignataro and Michael Curry will be doing.

The couple is preparing to take their vows this Sunday while in the Lost City of Atlantis Shark Tank at Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead.

When searching for a setting for their special day, both Pignataro and Curry were drawn to the Long Island Aquarium. Johanna Zucaro, a spokesperson for Atlantis Marine World said the Long Island destination hosts more traditional weddings every weekend.

The bride’s father, Philip Pignataro said, “While looking at the place they were excited. They wanted to be a little different.”

Robert Lanieri, Director of Food Services at Atlantis, remembers the discussion he had with the couple.

“When April and Michael told us they were looking for something different, I knew immediately they would love our Shark Dive wedding” explained Director of Food Services, Robert Lanieri.

Both Pignataro and Curry are experienced divers and the concept of a shark tank wedding both thrilled and excited them

“We both love the ocean we love the water...and yes, the idea of an underwater wedding, not to mention one surrounded by sharks at an Aquarium, is different and unique, but that is also exactly who we are,” Pignataro told NBCNewYork.