Liz it sounds like you REALLY had a wonderful first Regent cruise!
:)
I know exactly how you felt when you received the dinner invitation - why us - this is our first time on this cruise line...it happened to Tom and I last year.

During dinner we asked "why did you choose us from all the other return guests" the reply was "we like to make first time Regent cruisers feel welcome and we want you to return, plus we noticed you were celebrating a special occasion."

It is nice to know first timers are also considered to be special because the first time guest may turn out to be one of your life-time cruisers! ;)