“Grey Likes Casa” – Sanibel Island Wedding Venue Published on Popular Wedding Blog

Image | Posted on January 22, 2015 by Admin

We are overjoyed to see this styled wedding shoot published on Grey Likes Weddings. Hats off to the entire team for bringing this to life.

Written by and published on Grey Likes Weddings.

Holiday Romance

The holidays are upon us, so today, we thought it would be perfect to share with you some seasonal inspiration from designer, Elleson Events with gorg blooms by Isn’t She Lovely Florals. We love the beach setting at Casa Ybel Resort, which is an unexpected yet perfectly serene backdrop for a winter scene. Photographer Cody Hunter captured all the lovely details, and we’re especially smitten with the invitation suite by Elizabeth Porcher Jones.

Vendors: Photographer: Cody Hunter Photography // Venue: Casa Ybel Resort // Designer: Elleson Events // Florist: Isn’t She Lovely Florals // Dress: Maggie Sottero // Tux: The Tuxman Tuxedos // Cake: Show Me Love Cake Pops // Invitations: Elizabeth Porcher Jones // Bridal Crown: Blair Nadeau Millinery // Linens: La Tavola // Ceremony Chairs: Niche Event Rental // Vintage Rentals: Sweet Southern Charm // Hair & Makeup: Duality Artistry

Intimate Island Wedding – Casa Ybel Resort, Sanibel Island { Julie + Kyle }

Image | Posted on January 15, 2015 by Admin

Written by Frank Simonetti and re-posted from the blog of Frank Simonetti Photography.

They arrived from PA with family and friends for their beach wedding on 1-5-15. It was a late afternoon wedding at the Casa Ybel Resort. We started with photos of Kyle and his family. Kyle and Julie did not want to see each other before the ceremony, so Kyle went into the Thistle Lodge Restaurant to wait for the ceremony. When Julie arrived with their two children, we created some additional images. Gianna was a joy to photograph with her Mom! We wanted to start their Sanibel Island beach wedding on time, so off to the beach for a 4:30pm ceremony. Patricia Slater of Weddings by the Sea was the officiate and wedding planner. The guests gathered and found their seats on the beach-just 50 feet from the Gulf of Mexico. The day was warm with overcast skies. During the last hour of daylight the warm color of light came through the clouds which made for great photographs. Little Kinsley was carried to the ceremony by Kyle’s brother. So then Gianna walked down the aisle with the rings, followed by her Mom who was escorted by her Dad. The beach wedding included a sand ceremony where the bridal family placed sand into a vase. The couple were pronounced ‘MARRIED’! by Patricia Slater and walked back down the aisle. They hugged friends and family and we then took off for some green landscape photos. With the gray overcast, I enjoyed making a few of the photographs in black & white, the rich contrast was great for this Sanibel Island beach wedding.

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Julie and Kyle were fun to photograph with great energy and patience during their wedding photo session. After the sunset photographs, the couple walked to the Gazebo Room of the Thistle Lodge Restaurant where they enjoyed a celebration dinner and wedding cake with their friends and family. They were served by the great staff at Thistle Lodge Restaurant. For over twenty years I have photographed intimate and destination weddings on Sanibel Island. Shown here are some of my favorite photographs we captured at their Sanibel Island beach wedding.

Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelresort.com
Photography: Frank Simonetti Photography | 239-565-4025 | www.fsimonetti.com
Wedding Planner & Officiant: Weddings by the Sea | 239-472-8712 | www.sanibelcaptivaweddings.com
Flowers: Floral Artistry | 239-472-3040 | www.floralartistryofsanibel.com

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Sanibel Island, Florida – Southwest Florida Wedding Venue {Sarah + Jason}

Video | Posted on August 28, 2014 by Admin

Beach weddings aren’t always about sand and shells. Sarah & Jason proved this to be true with their rustic themed destination wedding at Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island, FL. They used elements such as burlap and lace, mason jars and twine, even slices of tree stumps to deck out their tented beachfront wedding reception. Dr. Dan Lamey performed a beautiful ceremony and Damian of MVD Films captured it in this wedding video trailer.

VENDORS

Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693| www.casaybelresort.com
Videography: MVD Films | 239-273-2628 or 239-265-1596 | mvdfilmsevents@gmail.com
Officiant: Rev. Dr. Dan Lamey | 239-272-2947 | drdan74@gmail.com
Hair & Makeup: Studio RK
Flowers: Signature Florals | 239-437-2860 | www.signature-florals.com

Sanibel Island Weddings – Florida Destination Wedding Venue {Ashley + Eric}

Image | Posted on August 21, 2014 by Admin

Star Wars fans, Ashley & Eric, put a DIY twist on their Sanibel Island destination wedding at Casa Ybel Resort. Soft pinks and aquas juxtaposed with metallic rose and yellow gold kick this brunch wedding up a notch. The Star Wars references are subtle and include a framed Han Solo and Princess Leia print next to rock candy escort cards and handmade Han & Leia cake toppers. For a little throw back fun, Ashley & Eric built their own photo booth and hunted down some Polaroid cameras so guests could leave them photo wishes in their guestbook. Hunter Ryan Photo managed to capture the magic of a morning wedding on Sanibel Island in the photos below.

VENDORS

Wedding Venue: Waterfront Room at Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelresort.com
Photography: Hunter Ryan Photo | 704-966-9859 | www.hunterryanphoto.com
Flowers: Signature Florals | 239-437-2860 | www.signature-florals.com
Wedding Cake: Mason’s Bakery | 239-334-4525 | www.masonsbakery.com

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Casa Ybel Resort, Sanibel Island – Florida Destination Wedding { Susan + Ferdinand }

Link | Posted on June 18, 2014 by Admin

Casa Ybel Resort, Sanibel Island Florida Destination Wedding Susan + Ferdinand

As posted by Jillian Tree Photography

This wedding at Casa Ybel Resort has become one of my favorites. I absolutely love it when brides hire me for 8+ hours on their wedding day. It really gives me the chance to capture all the details without being rushed, bringing out even more creativity; I get to know the bridesmaids & become friends with them, helping them to be more relaxed in front of my camera; same with the bride & groom…though Susan & Ferdinand nailed it ALL DAY! Also having an INCREDIBLE sunset on the West Coast of Florida in beautiful Sanibel Island, makes it all the better! And some gorgeous bouquets too! And palm trees to hang the wedding dress on…

Susan & Ferdinand, their bridal party as well as 90% of their guests flew out from Germany for this Florida destination wedding. I love how Ferdinand’s cuff links were American flags!

Get ready for some gorgeousness…

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Katherine and Carl’s Destination Wedding at Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Admin

By Frank Simonetti

Katherine and Carl had their destination wedding at the Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island. The weather was great with a strong breeze to cool the warm June sun. Family and friends gathered for the late afternoon wedding performed by Dr. Dan Lamey. The ceremony was on the lawn directly behind the Thistle Lodge Restaurant. The children had a great time and it was a photographers’ delight to capture them ‘on film’ . Will is the brides’ son and Sarah and Lauren are her nieces. Of course, the girls were very photogenic and with their wedding bouquets. So, Will had a fall while we were taking photos before the ceremony, someone had a colorful children’s band-aid for the invisible cut….oh another photo op as the bride kisses to make it better!. Meanwhile, the groom and guests were arriving to the ceremony site on the lawn directly behind the Thistle Lodge. The staff at Thistle Lodge had cold Lemonade and Tea for the guests as they gathered and waited for the bridal procession to begin. Then Nicholas the ring bearer strutted down to the ceremony with absolute confidence, another photo op! After the ceremony, the Lieutenant Commander quickly picked up his bride as they walked down the aisle. We then made a group photograph of everyone. The guests walked to the Thistle Lodge Patio for cocktails while we photographed the two families on a beautifully landscaped area at the Casa Ybel Resort. The wedding reception was upstairs in the Waterfront Dining room of the Thistle Lodge. After the dinner, we went for beach photos at sunset and tried to release some lanterns into the Gulf of Mexico….the wind did not cooperate but again….it was a great photo opportunity! Thistle Lodge is the restaurant located in the Casa Ybel Resort. Wedding music and dancing was provided by Steve Farst. Shown here are some of my favorite photographs we created.