{ Ally + Chad } Casa Ybel Resort – Sanibel Island

Gallery | Posted on February 22, 2018 by Admin

If it wasn’t for the gorgeous bride, the florals from this intimate beach wedding might have been the show stopper of the day. With bright blue skies and a few clouds drifting in the background, the floral arch at their beach ceremony framed the happy couple as they said their I Do’s. Bright tropical colors accentuated the arch, Ally’s bouquet and the hand painted wedding cake. Casa Ybel’s patio venue was the perfect location for the intimate wedding reception. It was a stunning sunset on the beach that somehow perfectly matched the couple’s wedding color scheme.

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: Emma Burdis Photography | 239-560-3506 | emmaburdis.com
Hair & Make Up: Duality Artistry | 801-557-0054 |dualityartistry.com

Boho Chic Beach Ceremony { Raquel + Gregory } Sanibel Island – Casa Ybel Resort

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Admin

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Raquel and Greg were such a fun couple to work with, their love and excitement on wedding day obviously shines here. Lush greenery accents could be found everywhere; the arch on the beach, the sweetheart table, and Raquel’s stunning flower crown. Casa Ybel’s white sandy beach hosted the intimate ceremony and guests were wined and dined on Thistle Lodge’s patio. The grounds through out Casa Ybel offered some amazing spots for Raquel and Greg’s first look photos and the Gulf of Mexico proved a stunning backdrop for sunset beach photos.

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | casaybelweddings.com
Officiant: Dr. Dan Lamey| 239-272-2947 | drdan74@gmail.com
Florist: Floral Artistry | 239-472-3040 | floralartistry.com
Music: Steve Farst Trio | 239-645-0651 | stevefarst.com
Wedding Cake: Lady Cakes | 239-549-2253 | iloveladycakes.com
Photography: Expose Photography |
Hair & Make Up: Client|

Perfect Pastel Waterfront Views { Andria + Robert } Casa Ybel Resort – Sanibel Island

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Admin

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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

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Radiant Sunset Ceremony { Sara + Scott } Casa Ybel Resort – Sanibel Island

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Admin

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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

Beachside Ceremony { Stephanie + Austin } Casa Ybel Resort – Sanibel Island

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Admin

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For Stephanie and Austin it was important for them to incorporate family into their wedding on the beach at Casa Ybel. The calm waters of the gulf behind them for the ceremony, their daughter took part in the I Do’s and his mother created the simple yet elegant bridal party bouquets. Guests moved in the the Waterfront Room at Thistle Lodge for the reception. Friends and family were treated to an impressive dinner buffet that included Hibachi Salmon and a Beef Strip Loin carving station. The new Mr. and Mrs. had the opportunity to take some stunning photos after dark on the beach and in front of the Thistle Lodge.

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | casaybelweddings.com
Photography: New Ground Photography | 239-449-8897 | newgroundphotography.com
Officiant: Dr. Dan Lamey | 239-272-2947 | drdan74@gmail.com
Wedding Cake: Lady Cakes | 239-549-2253 | iloveladycakes.com
Music: Ron Rutz | 239-454-9999 | ronrutz.com
Hair & Make Up: Kari Myers Hair |239-895-6333 | MW MakeUp Artistry | 239-940-2921

Intimate Destination Wedding { Ami + Ben } Casa Ybel Resort – Sanibel Island

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Admin

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelweddings.com
Videographer: MVD Films | 239-273-2628 | www.mvd-films.com
Officiant: Pat Slater | 239-472-8712 | psweddings@embarqmail.com

Vintage Seaside Wedding on Sanibel Island { Maggie + Chris } – Casa Ybel Resort

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Admin

our-wedding-6994 Casa Ybel Resort‘s history dates back to the 1880’s. It’s been a haven for lovers since the founder’s daughter, Georgia, married a guest of the inn. It’s no surprise that couples from all over the world flock to Sanibel Island to get married on the shores of Casa Ybel Resort and dine in the historic Thistle Lodge, a replica of the Victorian manor built for Georgia and her husband as a wedding gift.

It was the historic feature that made Casa Ybel Resort the perfect fit for Chris and Maggie’s vintage infused beach wedding. With a distinct 1930’s style, guests enjoyed music played on an old phonograph (an invention of Thomas Edison – one of Casa Ybel’s most famous guests), sat at tables adorned with simple timeless florals and even snapped photos sitting on a 1930’s inspired half moon (designed by the bride’s father).

VENDORS
Wedding Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelweddings.com
Photographer: Hunter Ryan Photo | 704-966-9859 | www.hunterryanphoto.com
Hair & Makeup: Duality Artistry | 801-557-0054 | www.dualityartistry.com
Wedding Cake: Lady Cakes | 239-549-2253 | www.iloveladycakes.com

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Glamorous Beach Wedding Video { Heather + Jim } Casa Ybel Resort, Sanibel Island

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Admin

Sometimes wedding planners really make all the difference. In the case of Heather & Jim’s Sanibel Island beach wedding at Casa Ybel Resort, Courtney Gabelbauer of Fab Chic Weddings took timeless elegance and sprinkled a touch of glam on top.

Venue: Casa Ybel Resort | 239-472-0693 | www.casaybelweddings.com
Wedding Planner: Fabulously Chic Weddings | 239-565-0415 | www.fabchicweddings.com
Videography: I Heart Film | 239-641-3456 | www.iheartfilmstudios.com
Florist: Libby’s Flower Shop | 239-278-1500 | www.libbysflowershop.com
Officiant:Dr. Dan Lamey | 239-272-2947 | drdan74@gmail.com

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

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Admin

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Destination Wedding Venue – Casa Ybel Resort, Sanibel Island { Laura + David }

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Admin

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

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Laura and David had their intimate wedding on Sanibel Island June 23 at a secluded beach. They were joined by their parents for this intimate destination wedding. After the ceremony they returned to the Thistle Lodge on Sanibel for a celebration dinner. Thistle Lodge is an award winning restaurant that has been on Sanibel Island for many years. Thistle Lodge is a part of the Casa Ybel Resort. This is a great venue for a destination wedding. In my twenty years as a Sanibel photographer, I have photographed many weddings here. Some of the beach weddings are intimate with just a bride and groom and maybe some friends. The Thistle Lodge Restaurant can accomodate weddings of over one hundred guests. With a wedding ceremony on the beach, guests will just walk less than a minute to be in the restaurant. Thistle Lodge has amazing landscaping and unique, colorful Florida plants and trees. The wedding guests can stay at the resort interval time share units. The wedding photography can start with pictures on the green lawn then a quick walk to the beach for the ceremony. After the ceremony we take some family photographs. While we do this, the guests will usually walk the beach looking for seashells. As the whole world knows, Sanibel Island is famous for shelling!

Sanibel Island Wedding Planner and Officiant

Patricia Slater, a Sanibel and Fort Myers area wedding officiant for over 30 years, performed the sunset ceremony. Patricia, a Sanibel Island resident, provided the flowers for this destination wedding. Patricia has been performing intimate wedding ceremonies on Sanibel Island and the Fort Myers area for over 30 years. Her services include providing the marriage license, working with the bride for salon appointments, choosing the wedding flowers, recommending and reserving hotel rooms, wedding celebration dinner reservations and any other wedding details that can use the experience, knowledge and 42 years as a Sanibel Island resident.

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 | ww.sanibelcaptivaweddings.com