Stacey and Matt’s tented wedding reception was almost as breathtaking as the bride herself. The textured blush linens beneath crystal chandeliers set a soft romantic tone for this Sanibel Island beach wedding at Casa Ybel Resort.
Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelweddings.com
Photography: Barry Milligan
Florist: Floral Artistry | 239-472-3040 | www.floralartistryofsanibel.com
Chelsey & Travis’s tropical wedding at Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island was the perfect backdrop to showcase their love. With a beach ceremony and a tented reception on Casa Ybel’s Back Lawn, the vibe was relaxed, easy. The natural beauty of Sanibel Island framed the natural beauty of Chelsey and Travis’s love for one another.
Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelweddings.com
Videography: MVD Films | 239-273-2628 | www.mvd-films.com
Florist: Floral Artisty | 239-472-3040| www.floralartistryofsanibel.com
Entertainment: Steve Farst | 239-645-0651 | www.stevefarst.com
What is more appropriate than seersucker for a beachy tent wedding in Sanibel Island, Florida? This so-sweet island wedding at Casa Ybel Resort is the handiwork of Carrie Darling Events. And this breathtaking video that captures the charm of Julie and BJ comes to us from Deni Domi Films.
Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelweddings.com
Videography: Deni Domi Films | 239-321-1312 | www.denidomifilms.com
Decor: Carrie Darling Events | 239-784-5098| www.carriedarlingevents.com
Officiant: Christina Bowman | 239-561-8380 | christinabowmanunity@comcast.net
Hair & Make Up: Duality Artistry | 801-557-0054 | www.dualityartistry.com
For fresh take on a beach theme, take a look a Erica & Peter’s modern coastal tent wedding at Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island, Florida. The design, by Isn’t She Lovely Florals, incorporated elements of sea glass, coral and air plants paired with sea shells, tropical flowers, woods and metals for a uniquely modern approach.
Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelweddings.com
Photography: Anastasiia Photography
Florals & Design: Isln’t She Lovely
Nick Adams Photography scored the front cover of Times of the Islands Wedding Edition with a photo from a Casa Ybel wedding! We are so proud to share this story directly from Nick’s Blog:
I was delighted to find out that I was chosen for the Times of The Islands Wedding magazine cover.
Picky and Sarah were the Bride and Groom. They got married at the beautiful Casa Ybel Resort located here on Sanibel Island.
When I asked Pikey how they met and she shared: “We both work in the car business, Pikey’s family owns a dealership and my family owns a car auction. He had been coming to the auction for many years. He says I always looked at him, but in reality it was always him looking over at me, and he is such a wuss one time a co-worker of his asked me for my number for Pikey. I gave it to him and he called me and the rest is history.” A great and unique story. I also asked Sarah to share her wedding plans and what she thought would make their event unique, this is what she said, “We love Sanibel Island, so we wanted to be on the grass but right beside the water. We wanted the island theme for our close family and friends, it was beautiful, classy, but most of all fun.” she added: Steve played beautiful music, (referring to Steve Farst, a phenomenal local musician) the food was delicious. Everyone there was beautiful.
I could not have done it without Sarah and Pikey. A terrific couple. Sarah had put a lot of planning into this wedding (along with the amazing, Tori Weatherford, of Casa Ybel Resort) and it showed. They chose to have their ceremony on the Lawn, followed by a tented reception located right next to the ceremony site.
Casa Ybel Resort is one of the few places on the Islands that can accommodate a tented venue at a beach wedding. If you can time it right, with the weather, there is no better way to have a reception. Fall and spring are typically the best times, the temperature is normally in the 70’s with low humidity. The lawn area at Casa Ybel is made up of Bermuda grass, which is normally reserved for golf courses here in Florida. Not a big deal you think? Well… it kinda is. It takes a lot more effort to look after than the usual St Augustine variety. Bermuda grass is so soft, it is really fine, it feels great on your feet. St Augustine looks very nice but it has huge blades and is more like a thick mat of grass, not as soft. And as they say: ‘it’s all in the details’
You can see in the picture below that Sarah and Pikey opted to have the sides of the tent rolled up which is a great idea as it lets the breeze flow through. This particular tent is really well designed (this one is owned by the resort). Should the wind pick up or the temperature suddenly drop the sides of the tent can be dropped to the ground in a matter of minutes.
I digress!
Here are a list of all of the contributors that made this wedding magazine cover possible:
Wedding Planner: Tory Weatherford, Casa Ybel Resort
Hair and Makeup: Kay Casperson Lifestyle Spa and Boutique at The Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Florals: Floral Artistry
DJ/Musician: Steve Farst
Video: The Nick Adams Photography Team
Officiant: Eddie Mosely
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Here at Casa Ybel Resort, our motto is Bring Your Love. We could not have been more excited to have been selected as the place on Sanibel Island that Brandon & Josh would bring their love as they celebrated their marriage with family and friends. This tented wedding reception on Casa Ybel’s Back Lawn was highlighted with the couple’s favorite colors, turquoise and aqua, perfectly accenting the waters of the Gulf of Mexico that the lawn over looks.
Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelweddings.com
Photography: Tonya Malay Photography | 239-498-1685 | www.tonyamalayphotography.com
DJ & Lighting: Rig Entertainment | 239-770-1020| www.rigentdj.com
Wedding Cake: Lady Cakes | 239-549-2253 | www.ladycakes.com
Flowers: Floral Artistry | 239-472-3040 | www.floralartistryofsanibel.com
We love this wedding so much (and this couple!). Jamie & Nick’s tented beach wedding was published by The Celebration Society and we shared that story with you here. But we have been holding on to this little gem of a wedding video. You’re going to LOVE this boho-chic Sanibel Island beach wedding at Casa Ybel Resort.
Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelweddings.com
Videography: MVD Films | 239-273-2628 | www.mvd-films.com
Decor: Elleson Events | 239-941-202-2343| www.ellesonevents.com
Wedding Cake: Lady Cakes | 239-549-2253 | www.ladycakes.com
Officiant: Rev. Dr. Dan Lamey | 239-272-2947 | drdan74@gmail.com
Stationery & Paper Goods: DM Paper Designs | 239-938-1421 | www.dmpaperdesigns.com
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:
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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There are few things as glamorous as a tented wedding reception overlooking the beach. Meghan and Bryan’s Sanibel Island wedding at Casa Ybel Resort exuded romance at every detail. The aquamarine waters of the Gulf of Mexico served as backdrop to their beach ceremony while the grassy oceanfront lawn of the resort welcomed wedding guests for cocktail hour and a tented dinner reception.
VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelweddings.com
Photography: Lauren Kingree Photography
Florist: Charlotte County Flowers
Music & Entertainment: The Crashers
Tent Lighting: Island Events | www.islandeventssanibel.com | 239-565-0650
Hair Styling: Jamie Lyn Cintron | 239-839-5602 | www.jamielyncintron.com
Makeup Styling: Makeup Artistry by Corrrine
Destination weddings on Sanibel Island so frequently turn into a big family getaway. What fun to have your closest family and friends join you on a weekend of vacation and celebration! The playful shell bouquet and blush pink details of Deanna & Dave’s Sanibel Island wedding at Casa Ybel Resort show how to make even an intimate wedding unique.
VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelresort.com
Photography: Impressions Photography | 239-437-1838 | www.impress-photo.com
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