
When nature shows up on wedding day it turns out some breath taking photographs. The expanse of Casa Ybel’s beach provides many opportunities for striking photos. Stacia and Jeff took full advantage of the beautiful skies and white sand backdrop.
VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | casaybelweddings.com
Officiant: Rev. Allen Lincoln|
Florist: Signature Florals | 239-437-2860 | signature-florals.com
Wedding Cake: Lady Cakes | 239-549-2253 | iloveladycakes.com
Photography: Russell Caron |
Hair & Make Up: Blue Water Salon |
Category Archives: destination wedding
Tent Venue with Dazzling Sunset Views { Laura + Brian } Casa Ybel Resort – Sanibel Island

Guests at Laura and Brian’s ceremony and following reception were treated to the complete wedding day celebration. After a champagne welcome and sweet ceremony on the beach, guests made their way to the tented back lawn. A variety of passed appetizers, hand crafted cocktails and tropical tunes from Wiley Entertainment were waiting to be enjoyed. After dinner and dancing the party moved into Thistle Lodge’s bar, snacks and drinks ready for guests to take a break from dancing the night away.
VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | casaybelweddings.com
Officiant: Pastor Funk | 239-770-5710 | tf1806@comcast.net
Florist: Signature Florals | 239-437-2860 | signature-florals.com
Wedding Cake: Lady Cakes | 239-549-2253 | iloveladycakes.com
Photography: Impressions Photography | 239-437-1838 | impress-photo.com
Hair & Make Up: Studio RK | 239-489-4144 |studiorksalon.com
Lush Seaside Landscape {Emily + David} Casa Ybel Resort – Sanibel Island
Guests were met with flutes of bubbling champagne on the beach, billowy white clouds scattered throughout the blue skies over the beach, and strains of ukulele music in the wind. All of these elements made for the perfect beach wedding for Emily and David. Their intimate ceremony on the beach was followed by a mouthwatering dinner on the patio at Thistle Lodge. Beautifully plated grilled filet mignon and butter poached lobster tails were followed by Lady Cakes delicious lemon buttercream filled cake.
VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | casaybelweddings.com
Officiant: Kelly Koerpel | 239-826-542 | sanibelstudios@gmail.com
Florist: Floral Artistry | 239-472-3040 | floralartistryofsanibel.com
Wedding Cake: Lady Cakes | 239-549-2253 | iloveladycakes.com
Photography: Impressions Photography | 239-437-1838 | impress-photo.com
Hair & Make Up: Sanibel Day Spa | 239-395-2220 |sanibeldayspa.com
Pure Elegance Under the Tent { Dede + Charlie } Casa Ybel Resort – Sanibel Island

These are some of our favorite photos, those last few moments of quiet before the whirlwind begins. The bride reflecting on the importance of this day, her husband to-be waiting for her, and all of the friends and family who have come to witness their declaration of love.
Dede and Charlie said their I Do’s a year ago on the lush green lawn at Casa Ybel and it’s one of those weddings we talk about still. The details were simple yet spectacular under the tent. Bouquets of white lilies were a stunning contrast against the bridesmaids navy dresses. Krista from Impressions Photography did an amazing job incorporating the landscape of Casa Ybel into the story of the couples wedding day, photos we’re still ooh-ing and ahh-ing over.
VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | casaybelweddings.com
Officiant: Rev. Danner | 239-272-2947 | drdan74@gmail.com
Florist: Signature Florals | 239-437-2860 | signature-florals.com
Wedding Cake: Lady Cakes | 239-549-2253 | iloveladycakes.com
Photography: Impressions Photography | 239-437-1838 | impress-photo.com
Music: Vanderbilt Strings | 239-949-4314 | vanderbiltstrings.com
Hair & Make Up: Duality Artistry | 801-557-0054 | dualityartistry.com
Perfect Pastel Waterfront Views { Andria + Robert } Casa Ybel Resort – Sanibel Island

The colors of the sky over Sanibel vary each and every day. Somehow on Andria and Robert’s wedding day they were the perfect blues to compliment the color scheme they had chosen. The Waterfront Room at Casa Ybel was the ideal venue to witness the skies turn from blues to oranges and pinks as the sun set over the gulf. Along with the beautiful views guests were treated to an expansive buffet for dinner. Wanderlust Imagery captured some intimate moments from the ceremony and reception, memories the bride and groom will cherish for years to come.
VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | casaybelweddings.com
Officiant: Pastor Funk | 239-770-5710 | tf1806@comcast.net
Photography: Creative Imaginations | 239-476-2867
Music: Wiley Entertainment | 239-989-6999 | wileyentertainment.com
Radiant Sunset Ceremony { Sara + Scott } Casa Ybel Resort – Sanibel Island

A blanket of shells cover the beach in front of Casa Ybel and the colors of sunset reflected in the gulf water and in the clouds. This is exactly what Sara and Scott imagined when they were planning their dream Florida wedding. A simple bouquet of greenery on the arch made for a perfect backdrop on the beach as the Bride and Groom said their I Do’s. Dinner on the patio at Thistle Lodge was intimate and romantic. Guests were treated to Grilled Mahi Mahi with fresh pineapple salsa and perfectly grilled Filet Mignon. Of course to top the evening off there was a stunning three-tiered cake for guests with a sweet tooth to enjoy.
VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | casaybelweddings.com
Officiant: Pat Slater | 239-472-8712 | sanibelcaptivaweddings.com
Florist: Floral Artistry | 239-472-3040 | floralartistryofsanibel.com
Wedding Cake: Lady Cakes | 239-549-2253 | iloveladycakes.com
Photography: Nick Adams Photography | 239-395-7671 | nickadamsphotography.com
Music: Steve Farst | 239-645-0651 | stevefarst.com
Tented Beachside Reception { Brittany + Michael } Casa Ybel Resort – Sanibel Island

Brittany and Michael said I Do on the sandy beaches of Casa Ybel’s property just steps from where their tented reception was held. While the bride and groom took photos on the beach, guests were treated to gourmet passed appetizers and specialty crafted cocktails. Dinner and dancing lasted well into the evening with stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico from their seats and even the dance floor.
VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | casaybelweddings.com
Florist: Signature Florals | 239-437-2860 | signature-florals.com
Wedding Cake: Lady Cakes | 239-549-2253 | iloveladycakes.com
Hair & Makeup: Flawless Beauty
Photography: New Ground Photography | 239-449-8897 | newgroundphotography.com
Videography: The Wedding Video Group
Music: Steve Farst | 239-645-0651 | stevefarst.com
Birds of a Feather – Sanibel Island Wedding { Laura + Dan }
Laura and her family have been visiting the shores of Sanibel Island and staying at Casa Ybel Resort for years. It seemed only natural that Laura & Dan fly all the way from Australia (where they live), guests-in-tow, to this magical little island when they decided to tie the knot. They skipped the beach for the ceremony and had a lawn wedding overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. We love their sense of humor – from the Australian-American translation guide to their pink flamingos that seemed to show up whenever you least expected. This is a family that knows how to laugh. We were honored that they chose Casa Ybel Resort for their destination wedding and we look forward to seeing them year after year.
Also, check out the sunset view from the Waterfront Room!
VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelweddings.com
Photography: Brooke Price Photography | 239-405-5907
Florist: Floral Artistry | 239-472-3040 | www.floralartistryofsanibel.com
Officiant: Sanibel Studios | 239-826-6542 | sanibelstudios@gmail.com
Musician: Steve Farst | 239-645-0651 | www.stevefarst.com
Hair & Make Up: Jamie Lyn Cintron Salon | 239-689-3190 | www.jamielyncintron.com
Tropical Tented Beach Wedding – Sanibel Island, Florida { Helena + Drew }

Helena and Drew wanted to bring their wedding guests to a tropical setting for a spring time getaway. Sanibel Island’s Casa Ybel Resort was the perfect location for their destination wedding. With sand between their toes and sunshine on their faces, these two exchanged marriage vows on the beach at Casa Ybel as their guests looked on with cold beverages in hand. Desiring to experience the full beauty of an outdoor beach wedding, Helena and Drew continued the event under a tent on Casa Ybel’s ocean front back lawn where guests danced the night away and enjoyed the coastal breeze from the Gulf of Mexico.
VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelweddings.com
Photography: Impressions Photography | 239-437-1838 | www.impress-photo.com
Florist: Signature Florals | 239-437-2860 | www.signature-florals.com
Hair & Make Up: Jamie Lyn Cintron Salon | 239-689-3190 | www.jamielyncintron.com
Happily Ever After Begins Here { Courtney + Michael } Casa Ybel Resort – Sanibel Island

Courtney and Michael’s wedding ceremony on the beaches of Casa Ybel featured a stunning backdrop, the calm blue green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. After the ceremony the celebration moved upstairs to Thistle Lodge’s Waterfront Room for a buffet dinner featuring a roasted Prime Rib carving station. Guests were treated to views of a sunset over the Gulf and entertainment from Steve Farst to top off a perfect evening.
VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelweddings.com
Florist: Floral Artisty | 239-472-3040 | www.floralartistryofsanibel.com
Wedding Cake: Lady Cakes | 239-549-2253 | www.iloveladycakes.com
Photography: Matt Steeves | 239-246-1707 | www.mattsteeves.com
Music: Steve Farst | 239-645-0651 | www.stevefarst.com