PUBLISHED: Jamie & Nick’s Boho Glam Beach Wedding at Casa Ybel Resort

We knew that Jamie & Nick’s Sanibel Island wedding would be published before the festivities began.  Pairing the boho chic stylings of Elleson Events with the photographic talents of Hunter Ryan added up to a feast for the eyes.  Add in the old island charm and award winning cuisine of Sanibel’s Casa Ybel Resort, and you also get a literal feast.  We are so honored to have been a part of this spectacular Florida beach wedding and part of this published article from The Celebration Society.

Story taken directly from www.thecelebrationsociety.com:

Boho Glam Beach Wedding at Casa Ybel Resort in Sanibel, FL

The boho glam wedding of Jaime and Nick was an ocean-side Sanibel Island wedding absolutely bursting with sweetness and light. The excitement of the bride and groom were palpable as Jaime walked barefoot down the aisle with her father to the ukulele version of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Her bouquet of cascading flowers and ribbons by Hollie Raulerson danced on the wind. She wore a timeless Nicole Miller gown with crystal-covered bodice and airy skirts that looked made for the beach. Swarovski beaded barefoot sandals made the bohemian look perfection. Bright blue sky and fluffy clouds overhead, the couple swore to love one another forever with heartfelt personalized vows beneath a windswept flower-draped arbor. A cocktail commenced in a whimsical setting of high-low tables and chairs draped in sequin linens of blush and lavender. Elleson Events took bohemian chic to a new level with a reception tent that boasted both round and farm-style tables covered in antique candlesticks, mismatched colored glasses, golden flatware and bursting, fragrant flower arrangements, all of it in exotic shades of purple, pink, cream, yellow and orange. Flower-draped swings invited guests to relax and smile. Sparkling chandeliers added a touch of glam. It was a delicious feast for the eyes. And speaking of feasting, guests enjoyed an incredible array of scrumptious butler-passed hors d’oeuvres before digging into an elegant meal planned by the groom and a wedding cake by Lady Cakes. DJ Ceron played all the right tunes to get guests of all ages onto the dance floor long after sunset. Hunter Ryan Photo captured every moment in their dreamy light-filled style.

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Illusion neckline detailed beading dress hanging from branch Mirtich_Scordos_Hunter_Ryan_Photo_sanibelislandcasaybelweddingphotographyhunterryanphoto7632

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Back of dress makeup and hair details Mirtich_Scordos_Hunter_Ryan_Photo_sanibelislandcasaybelweddingphotographyhunterryanphoto9144

Beach ceremony brown chilvari chair greenery altar decor our-wedding-8191

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Walking down the aisle Mirtich_Scordos_Hunter_Ryan_Photo_sanibelislandcasaybelweddingphotographyhunterryanphoto5866

Palm tree rose gold glitter table runner victorian looking building in background Mirtich_Scordos_Hunter_Ryan_Photo_sanibelislandcasaybelweddingphotographyhunterryanphoto5628

Pouring champaign into pink glass tall candel rose gold sparkle table runner Mirtich_Scordos_Hunter_Ryan_Photo_sanibelislandcasaybelweddingphotographyhunterryanphoto6176

Gold silverware ruched white fabric peony and lisianthus centerpeice Mirtich_Scordos_Hunter_Ryan_Photo_sanibelislandcasaybelweddingphotographyhunterryanphoto6212

Gold tipped feather gold charger purple napkin table set up Mirtich_Scordos_Hunter_Ryan_Photo_sanibelislandcasaybelweddingphotographyhunterryanphoto5930

Flower girl headband tutu bride bent over Mirtich_Scordos_Hunter_Ryan_Photo_sanibelislandcasaybelweddingphotographyhunterryanphoto8640

Bride hair beach waves white headpeice feature as groom makes her laugh Mirtich_Scordos_Hunter_Ryan_Photo_sanibelislandcasaybelweddingphotographyhunterryanphoto9027

Tent overview chandelier wooden farm tables on grass Mirtich_Scordos_Hunter_Ryan_Photo_sanibelislandcasaybelweddingphotographyhunterryanphoto6205

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Tent under overview brown chilvari chairs white linens plum flower center pieces Mirtich_Scordos_Hunter_Ryan_Photo_sanibelislandcasaybelweddingphotographyhunterryanphoto6041

Rose gold glitter cake table linen floral banner over cake Mirtich_Scordos_Hunter_Ryan_Photo_sanibelislandcasaybelweddingphotographyhunterryanphoto8729

Cake naked mr mrs word gold cake topper Mirtich_Scordos_Hunter_Ryan_Photo_sanibelislandcasaybelweddingphotographyhunterryanphoto5974

First dance Mirtich_Scordos_Hunter_Ryan_Photo_sanibelislandcasaybelweddingphotographyhunterryanphoto6280

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5 Stars on Wedding Wire – Casa Ybel Wedding Reviews

5.0/5.0
  • Quality of Service: 5.0
  • Responsiveness: 5.0
  • Professionalism: 5.0
  • Value: 5.0
  • Flexibility: 5.0

alexisk6 said…
We had a perfect small destination wedding on 5/14/16. Everyone we can in contact were great! Tori and Jessica were amazing. Tori made planning a long distance wedding seamless and painless. Most if not all of the planning was done via email since my schedule and the time difference made it difficult for any in person or phone conversations. Casa Ybel’s staff are PROS at helping you get things done and took care of everything. As for the catering staff If you happen to get Jeremy and Jackie you are in great hands they are amazing and will take great care our you. I would highly recommend this resort to anyone considering a destination wedding. The landscaping in amazing. I am a beach girl through and through, however very partial to botanical wedding photos in addition to beach photos, This place had both and I could not have been happier. Thanks you Casa Ybel resort for everything I can not say enough.

5 Stars on Wedding Wire – Casa Ybel Wedding Reviews

posted 05/03/2016

My daughter was married at Casa Ybel on Saturday and it was complete perfection. From the first tour to the final dance nothing could have gone more smoothly. The staff at Casa Ybel are phenomenal people who care about the details and the people. I could not be more pleased and our guests are still calling and texting to compliment us on the wonderful wedding. Truly a great experience!

Destination Wedding – Casa Ybel Resort, Sanibel Island, Florida { Linda + Kim }

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

Sanibel Wedding

bride and groom kiss on the beachKim and Linda dreamed of a destination wedding on a tropical island.  Their research brought them to Sanibel Island. They chose me as their Sanibel wedding photographer. Kim and Linda arrived from Sweden with their two sons for a sunset wedding at the Casa Ybel Resort. We met early for family photographs and special images that Linda hoped for on this sunny afternoon. We walked around the beautifully landscaped Casa Ybel Resort for over an hour before the beach wedding ceremony. The flowers were created by Floral Artistry of Sanibel Island. The beautiful bouquet looked just perfect for this lovely bride. It was soon time to meet the minister, so the boys and I waited at the pool bar that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. The bartender was Kasey and he served ice cold refreshments while we waited.

We were all introduced to the wedding officiant, Carl Perstad who was assisted by his wife Susanne. They live in Cape Coral and perform weddings in the Fort Myers area. They are originally from Sweden and performed the ceremony in their native language. It was joyful vows with smiles and happy faces. I did not understand the ceremony words spoken in the Swedish language. However, when I saw Kim and Linda kiss, I knew they were officially declared husband and wife and I photographed their first kiss. Susanne then prepared a champagne toast for the newlyweds while they were hugging their sons. The marriage license was signed while everyone enjoyed champagne and soft drinks.

sweet look by groom to bride

Sanibel Wedding Photographer

Carl and Susanne then gave goodbye hugs and congratulations to the wedding party. I looked at the sun and knew how much time until sunset. I created Sanibel wedding photography for over twenty years on this beautiful island. We captured the family walking down the beach and the boys enjoyed looking for seashells. Sunset was gaining color so our last picture was Linda’s request for an image of her jumping in the air.

Shown here are my favorite images that we created. The wedding family walked to the Thistle Lodge for their celebration dinner.

romantic picture of newlyweds bride and groom pose in front of the Thistle Lodge restaurant

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bride and groom kiss
bride and groom run along Sanibel beach

wedding family walks along Sanibel beach
bride and groom laughing on the beach

bride and groom kiss on the beach
wedding ceremony on Sanibel beach

groom makes a heart photo with bride on beach
bride jumps for joy on Sanibel Island beach

Sanibel Island Beach Wedding Video – Casa Ybel Resort { Chelsea + Austin }

Remember Chelsea & Austin’s Boho Beach Wedding that Borrowed & Blue published over the summer?  We’ve been holding on to the wedding video and waiting for the right moment to share it.  With the freezing temperatures in the north, we thought this would be a great time to bring you some sunshine from this beach wedding at Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island.

Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelweddings.com
Videography: Blue Moon Video | (239) 466-8010 | www.bluemoonvideo.com
Florist: Signature Florals | 239-437-2860 | www.signature-florals.com
Officiant: Kelly Koerpel | 239-826-6542

Sanibel Wedding – Casa Ybel Resort

Written by Nick Adams and re-posted from the blog of Nick Adams Photography.

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Timothy and Kelly had an intimate Sanibel wedding Ceremony at Casa Ybel resort. This is their second marriage, so they wanted to keep the focus on the two of them and their 5 children and very special guests. By all accounts the wedding was a big hit! We received this awesome message shortly after the wedding:

“I just wanted to leave you a quick message letting you know how wonderful and thorough Nick was for our wedding shoot!  Not only did Tim and I love him, we got many compliments from the rest or our guests regarding his wonderful work!  Thank you for all of  your work, suggestions and great communication!  I would definitely recommend this business to all!

Wow what a compliment! thanks guys

Intimate Weddings

Timothy and kelly chose to go for a small wedding and Intimate weddings are becoming more and more popular.  I think many of our couples are looking to take the stress out of a huge wedding.  Intimate weddings are a great way to go for destination Brides.  In the right situation, they check all the boxes: small, convenient, intimate and quite importantly, very cost effective:) You will often find that vendors and resorts will have special packaging and pricing for intimate weddings. There is normally a limit to how many people constitute the making of an intimate package. This number varies from vendor to vendor. For us it is twelve people but we are somewhat flexible depending on the day of the wedding. Vendors will also provide packages for intimate weddings. We can offer additional services like video, profesional audio and we also have an officiant on staff! Other vendors/resorts may bundle in things like bouquets or seating or maybe a bottle of champers or two. It’s worth checking.

 

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Bride and Groom under a Banyan tree

Sanibel wedding Photography, Casa Ybel Gazebo

The ever popular Gazebo at Casa Ybel Resort

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The sandy walk:)

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Beach wedding at it’s finest!

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The Vows

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Blending families symbolically with Sand

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The isle on the island

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Golden hour

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By the sea oats

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The Groomsmen

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Happy!

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Back of the dress

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A walk in paradise

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Hugs!

Two Chefs Wed at Casa Ybel Resort – Sanibel Island, FL { Dana + Chris }

wedding couple at Casa Ybel ResortWritten by Frank Simonetti and re-posted from the blog of Frank Simonetti Photography.
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelresort.com
Wedding Planner & Officiant: Weddings by the Sea | 239-472-8712 | www.weddingsbythesea.com
Florist: Floral Artistry | 239-472-3040 | www.floralartistryofsanibel.com
Photography: Frank Simonetti Photography | 239-565-4025 | www.fsimonetti.com

Chris and Dana arrived from New York for their wedding at the Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel. The Saturday afternoon ceremony was on the Lawn behind the Thistle Lodge Restaurant. Actually, I met Chris and Dana and family the evening before the wedding. We gathered at the lighthouse at the east of Sanibel Island for family photos. Dana and her parents along with her sisters and Chris walked along the beach for just under an hour for fun and casual photos. On the wedding day, I met Chris and his grandmother and uncle for a family photo. Then Dana arrived by the Casa Ybel wedding golf cart driven by Tori, the wedding director. Chris was waiting with his back turned so when Dana arrived they would have a first look. And a wonderful first look it was! Oh, their emotions photographed so well! We then took some wedding group photos with family. Patricia Slater was the ceremony official and planner for this Casa Ybel wedding. We actually started precisely on time with Dana’s dad escorting her across the beautiful lawn carrying a floral bouquet designed Floral Artistry of Sanibel.

Wedding Photography

For over twenty years I have photographed weddings at the Casa Ybel Resort. This day was wonderful with the direction of the autumn sun as it fell on the beautiful palms and Poinciana trees. Chris and Dana enjoyed the natural beauty of Sanibel Island. When they are home in New York, they enjoy camping, tennis and hiking. They met while working as chefs at a prominent country club in Troy New York. After the wedding ceremony, another 30 minutes of photos were taken. Chris and Dana then joined their family and friends for a cocktail hour in the Thistle Lodge. Just before dinner, I walked out to the beach again with the bride and groom for sunset photos. When they returned, their delicious dinner was served. The wedding guests were entertained by a three piece Danny Morgan Band that performed wonderfully for dancing and dinner music. The cake was cut and more dancing was enjoyed. While photographing this couple, I sensed their light hearted and joyful personalities, and I believe it shows in their photographs. They were a delight to photograph! Shown here are my favorite images we created at Chris and Dana’s Casa Ybel wedding.

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wedding guests take selfie photo

groom and family take selfie at wedding

bridal portrait on thistle lodge lawn

beautiful wedding flowers by floral artistry of sanibel island

bride and sisters walk to ceremony
dad and bride walk to wedding ceremonyCasa Ybel Resort on Sanibel

bridal party photo

family photo with bride and groom

wedding cake at the thistle lodge restaurant

bride and groom walk along the pool at Casa Ybel Resort

bride and groom sit at their table in Thistle Lodge

wedding couple on Sanibel beach

silhouette photo of bride and her gown at ocean

bride and groom at sunset on sanibel beach

bride and groom on the beach at sunset

Intimate Florida Beach Wedding – Sanibel Island, Casa Ybel Resort { Angie + David }

Intimate Florida Beach Wedding

VENDORS

Event Venue & Catering: Casa Ybel Resort | www.casaybelweddings.com | 239-472-0693
Photography: Sebrie Images
Florist: Floral Artistry | www.floralartistryofsanibel.com | 239-472-3040
Officiant: Kelly Koerpel | 239-826-6542 | sanibelstudios@gmail.com

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