Casa Ybel Resort
About This Vendor
It All Begins at This Gulf of Mexico Retreat
Located in Sanibel, FL, Casa Ybel Resort is a 23-acre wedding getaway that rests on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. The hotel has 114 waterfront suites that feature balconies and private beach access. Nature is woven throughout the grounds of this resort, showcased through the sway of Australian Pines and the seagull calls that echo along the coastline. Couples and their guests will be able to enjoy this atmosphere as they sip on cocktails or lounge by the pool. Time can be spent at Coconut’s Bar and Grill or the Thistle restaurant. Alternatively, memories can be made on a bicycle, trolly, or hammock instead. Whatever a couple's ideal holiday activity is, it awaits them at Casa Ybel Resort. Couples will have many options when selecting where they want their event to take place. In total, up to 200 guests can be accommodated on Casa Ybel Resort's grounds for a wedding celebration. The beach is a charming spot for a ceremony while the lawn offers ample space for a reception tent. Whichever area calls to a wedding couple, they will be able to enjoy the picturesque surroundings of Sanibel Island. To bolster these romantic locations, various wedding packages are on offer, as are add-ons that can be tailored to suit a couple’s specific needs. The in-house wedding specialists at Casa Ybel Resort are pleased to assist couples in planning their big day. Coordination from rehearsal dinner to a farewell brunch is no problem, and any extra excursions a couple may wish to have can be accommodated. While staying at the resort, couples and their guests have the opportunity to enjoy private dining, elegant overnight suites, and more. During events, food is available for catering by the in-house chef’s team. This resort invites interested couples to reach out for quotes, recommendations, and any additional information about wedding accommodations.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
Asian-owned Business, Black-owned Business, Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business, LGBTQ+-owned Business, Native American-owned Business, Pacific Islander-owned Business, Veteran-owned Business, Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Backyard, Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Estate, Historic Venue, Hotel, Restaurant, Tented, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Bar Rental, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Wedding Design, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Casa Ybel Resort Reviews
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My wedding at Casa Ybel was everything I dreamed of! Joanne made the planning process so effortless and easy while I was in Illinois! My family has been coming down to Sanibel since the 70s so I’ve always considered this island my home away fro...
m home…and my wedding at Casa Ybel is my favorite memory out of the 27 years I’ve been coming down. I can’t thank Joanne enough!!
Casa Ybel did a fantastic job at making our destination wedding as memorable as possible! We came all the way from New Jersey to get married and create a family reunion to get our families together after Covid! From the welcome bbq to the weddi...
ng to the farewell brunch! The staff fully took care of us and worked around the clock! Jessica and Joanne made our wedding vision come true and went above and beyond and we are forever grateful! Everyone that traveled had said it was one of the best weddings they have ever been to! EVERYTHING WAS TRULLY PERFECT! Thank you! Can’t wait to return to celebrate our anniversaries!
My wedding was absolutely wonderful at Casa Ybel. I planned the entire event from afar and it turned out perfect. The space was elegant and they turned my vision into reality. I would highly recommend the venue.
Great staff! Made my wedding day phenomenal!
We had our rehearsal dinner at Casa Ybel and everything was perfect. The food and drinks were enjoyed by all and everyone liked the vegetable choices. I thought the mushroom, asparagus and spinach dish was particularly creative. The Bluetooth s...
peaker system worked well for us. The staff that night was wonderful in every way and I mean wonderful.
As a Wedding Planner, dealing with the venue is most challenging thing.
I had planned a wedding at Casa Ybel last week and I can’t recommend it enough.
This may be the most Beautiful resort, great amenities right onto to the beach and the views...
of the ocean were amazing.The property is superbly maintained.
I’m in love with Joanne and her team, they were amazing and so helpful the entire way through.
You all made the wedding beautiful and more than what I expected! They are incredible!
Thank you so much and God bless you all!
I truly hope to do more events here.
Thanks,
Sheena Brown
Experience Love Events.
The Casa Ybel staff is a dream to work with, especially when planning a destination wedding. They make everything super easy with a lot of resources and rentals in house so you don't have to work with a bunch of different vendors. The best part...
, the resort is absolutely STUNNING!
Casa Ybel brought my vision for our wedding to life! The staff was very professional and the service was great! Joanne was wonderful to work with as our wedding coordinator!
We loved everything about having our wedding here - the venue, the food, the accommodations and the ease of working with the event managers and staff. Make sure to request early check-in/late check-out if staying at the hotel!
Casa Ybel was a beautiful location for our wedding. The accommodations were good, pool area and bar was excellent. We had some problems working with Staff. We had very limited contact with Joanne until a few days before the wedding and then dur...
ing the walkthrough we were told our social hour was inside and not by the pool like we expected and had to pay $1500 more than our initial contract. We ordered an extra appetizer that we can’t seem to find, none of our guests had any of them? The speaker we rented was never moved to the social hour but Joanne refunded us for that rental. Finally, the front desk staff were rude when asking for some payment information since it “wasn’t their job” because of the secret accounting team who is control of everything apparently. The cake and flowers we ordered from off site were excellent along with the photographer. My advice is to keep good records on what is agreed upon and have someone there you trust to oversee that things get done as you expected them to be. The Noseeums also can be bad and don’t show up until days later so be careful and put on repellent.
First class all the way!. Thanks to Joanne Kreise and her staff for making my day extra special.!
From the day we called to ask for information to the afterparty for the wedding itself, Joanne Kreise and her staff at Casa Ybel went above and beyond. Our daughter's wedding was perfect from beginning to end. We had 75 guests who absolutely ...
loved the 3 days we spent at the resort. From the beautiful rooms, to the landscaping of the resort, to the amazing beach and views, the resort and amenities perfection! The Welcome Dinner the first night! The food was amazing and plentiful The waitstaff and chef went out of their way to make sure it was such an incredible event. Then the wedding!! There are no words! From the beautiful ceremony on the beach, the cocktail hour on the lawn, the reception in the beautifully decorated tent and the after party in the restaurant bar we could not have asked for more! The most delicious food and service you could ever ask for. And Joanne was with us every single step of the way! We didn't stress over anything because she always had things under control. This is from the minute we booked the wedding months ago remotely from New York, to meeting us six months before the wedding when we were able to finally get to Sanibel to see the resort for the first time and she spent over an hour with us giving us every bit of information we needed to continue planning from afar. And then for every event (Welcome Dinner, picking up the bride from our room, leading the bridal party to the ceremony and throughout the ceremony, the Cocktail Hour and the Reception and then the Farewell Breakfast) Joanne was there taking care of it all. We were there to just enjoy the weekend's events and all of our family and friends. I give Casa Ybel kudos for an amazing wedding and I give Joanne Kreise a million stars - she was beyond incredible and we could never thank her enough!
We searched many venues in our quest for a destination beach wedding. We live in Illinois, and had to plan everything from a far. When we saw Casa Ybel, we knew this was the place. Nothing else compared to the luxury and beauty of this venue!
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Jessica and Joanne, and all the staff that we came into contact with, including Robert at the Thistle lodge, were phenomenal. We decided on a beach side ceremony, with a patio cocktail hour, and dinner upstairs in the waterfront room.
JoAnne was very helpful and communicative during the entire planning process. She even picked me up from my room and drove me and my daughter to the ceremony site in a golf cart so we didn’t have to walk and be seen. She and her staff also set up all of our decor, and did a beautiful job.
The food was fantastic. All of our guests raved about everything…from the shellfish bar at cocktail hour, to their main course. The serving staff was excellent.
We can’t wait to go back and celebrate our anniversaries here! It will forever be one of our favorite places.
Highly recommend!
Jessica and the catering staff were fantastic. They want above and behind to make sure everything was perfect. The food was perfect and the servers were on par.
What a wonderful experience! Not only was the room beautiful and well put together, but the staff went over and beyond. We were met with such professionalism at every level, from managers to wait staff. The food was fresh and delicious and cert...
ainly exceeded all expectations. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
JoAnn Kriese wedding planner at Casa Ybel is fantastic. I am although still waiting on a itemized bill I have asked for twice now. But I loved her. The resort is beautiful. Rooms very clean and nice . JoAnn was very kind and did a great job. T...
reated our small ceremony as important as a large one. She was in constant contact with us . Reception room was beautiful , food was great and the service was great. Set up in the reception area was perfect.
Floral Artistry wasn't even close to what we had asked for. They are the floral vendor we used. Very disappointed in them . We supplied photos and drawings of what we wanted and was charged accordingly but wwwwaaaaaayyyyyyy off. They also said they RECORD all conversations between the bride to Be and them and still offered NO compensation for messing it up so badly. Would not recommend that floral vendor. We asked for two different colors of chaffon on the bamboo Arch on the beach , got to the ceremony and it was all White!! Terrible vendor. DO Not use!
Also we used Small cakes as the cake vendor. Also no where close to what we provided as a photo of the cake we wanted. Cake was pretty but we might as well have said" just do whatever you think" cause it was nothing like we ordered.
Folks just words to advise. When doing a destination wedding don't expect to get what you paid for from these two vendors.
We had an amazing experience working with Casa Ybel to plan our intimate beach wedding! The event manager, Joanne, was the best! She truly cares about making your day run smoothly. The staff at the resort were very friendly and accommodating. T...
he food was to die for. All of our guests really enjoyed it!
We recently had our 5/7/21 wedding at Casa Ybel Resort, after having to postpone our original date in 2020. Our coordinators made the postponement very easy for us, and we were appreciative of that. Our guests loved the resort; the beautiful la...
ndscape and everything in between. Our wedding day was made very special; the food, wonderful service and staff were hard to beat. Minus a few last minute changes that were made and some miscommunications from our coordinator, we are very happy to have had our wedding at Casa Ybel! Thank you to all for making our Sanibel wedding wonderful.
Casa Ybel Resort is an absolutely stunning location to have a wedding and we couldn't have asked for a better experience in working with Jessica Cardinale. Everything that the resort or Jessica could control went perfectly. A few of my favorite...
things about the resort during our wedding:
1. If you have your ceremony later in the day on the beach, all the beach chairs and umbrellas are carefully removed and the backdrop and setup for a ceremony is beyond stunning on the beach.
2. There is nothing more adorable than a walking down a wedding aisle that is sand. Natural, beautiful and memorable.
3. Pulling up in a golf cart in your wedding dress before walking down the aisle really makes the brides entrance unforgettable and unique.
4. Having the option for your guests to stay at the resort is WAY more helpful than you would ever think when planning a wedding and eliminates a lot of planning like transportation to and from, etc.
5. There is literally not a bad place on the resort to take pictures. Everything is current, classy and elegant.
I can see 100% why this is such a highly rated venue. Casa Ybel will forever hold a special place in our heart.
We had such a great experience with Joanne at Casa Ybel . She was so attentive to everything we wanted, easy to work with and professional. She made our wedding FUN and STRESS-FREE ! She provided anything and everything we needed although we c...
hose to keep it simple. She handled my family and friends perfectly and gave us everything we asked for on this day . From the perfect beach wedding , to a Beautiful dinner at the Thistle Lodge, we could not have asked for anything more!! The resort was picture perfect and the restaurant had the best food ! We look forward to anniversary’s there every year ! When it comes down to choosing Casa Ybel and Joanne for picking your wedding, We recommend them highly!
Our friends got married here it was beautiful their coordinator Joann couldn't have been better Highly recommend this place!
Married 4/7/21 can’t say enough about how beautiful Casa Ybel is and how outstanding the wedding coordinator Joanne was thru the entire process. What a huge help with every little detail. Then on to the dinner wow top of the charts unbelievable...
food to die for can’t wait to celebrate our anniversary there. 5 stars + to the entire event from planning to the big day.
The second I stepped foot on the property I knew this was the venue! 🥰 The views are breathtaking and the food is TOP NOTCH! Whether you’re looking for a beach wedding or a wedding filled with lush greenery, Casa Ybel truly has it all! Joanne ...
and Jessica did a beautiful job helping me every step of the way throughout our whole wedding process! They are so accommodating and genuinely care that your wedding day go off exactly how you envision it. We held our rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception here and they put on each event to perfection! Once we arrived on site, every staff member was courteous and helpful. Did I mention the landscape is beautiful in photos?! Our whole day felt luxurious and to perfection! Our guests are still raving about how beautiful our wedding was and how the food was the best they have eaten at a wedding. Thank you Joanne and Casa Ybel for making our wedding day so magical!
We had our dream beach wedding at Casa Ybel! Our first date was postponed due to COVID19 & the entire staff were so empathetic and easy to reschedule with. Our beach ceremony was picturesque with the beautiful waves crashing behind us. The cock...
tail hour was excellent with amazing hors d’oeuvres and a great liquor selection. Our dinner was outside on the patio and it was such a fun spot with a tropical vibe, and the food was phenomenal! All of our guests said it was the best wedding that they have ever attended. I highly recommend Casa Ybel. They made planning a wedding from MN so easy and stress free.
I'm so thankful to Joanne and Staff for all the help that we received on our big day! It went so smoothly, and even though we were planning and hosting our wedding in the middle of a pandemic it honestly was so amazing. They never once made us ...
cut our guest list or limit the amount of people we had attending. They worked with us through every request and hiccup. We are forever grateful they helped make our day as specials as it was!
Response from the Vendor on 12/15/2020
Thank you for the wonderful review Bri! You were an awesome couple to work with and we certainly appreciate all your kind words about our staff and service. We look forward to seeing you again at the resort! Keep in touch!
Jessica - xo
We could not have asked for a more beautiful venue. The grounds are stunning and well kept. The waterfront room was the perfect size for our 30 person wedding. Everyone raved about the food as well!
Where to start.... Casa Ybel was everything my husband and I were looking for and more! We knew very early in our engagement that we wanted to do a destination wedding on Sanibel, and after the initial visit, we were absolutely captivated by Ca...
sa Ybel’s grounds and overall ambience.
Both Joanne and Jessica were ideal to work with while planning our special day, especially amid the pandemic.
We plan on coming back for years to come and will absolute be recommending the resort to all of our friends and family.
Response from the Vendor on 11/03/2020
Thank you Megan! We look forward to seeing you again!
Casa Ybel was amazing!! Jessica and Joanne are fantastic as well as the rest of the Casa staff. My daughter’s wedding was in the middle of a pandemic and it was PERFECT! I can’t imagine what they do under normal circumstances.
Response from the Vendor on 11/03/2020
Your truly the best Linda! Thank you!
The staff was extremely friendly, punctual, and professional. Everyone was easy to work with.
Our experience with Casa Ybel was quite the rollercoaster. Due to COVID we had to cancel after making numerous adjustments. Throughout the entire process Jessica and Joanne were absolutely amazing! Even in the final hour they stepped up to the ...
plate with an amazing gesture and it will never be forgotten.
Jessica, Joanne, and all of the staff at Casa Ybel helped us quickly plan, create, and experience a beautiful wedding weekend!! We loved that our family and friends spent the whole weekend onsite with us hanging beach and poolside. Food is amaz...
ing at the Thistle Lodge and it was at our reception too!! The ceremony was held on the green grass surrounded by the beautiful palms...we love the lush tropical feel of the resort. Side note: for an August wedding the breeze probably would have been better on the beach. The Gulfview Room for the reception has an incredible view! I recommend getting your guests up there before sunset to enjoy it. Our guests raved about the view and room.
Tropical meets Classy!
It was perfect...well we'd like to rewind and do some things over but that's a given. Try to slow down and enjoy your day...they say it flys by and it really does!
-Beyond happy with all the vendors they use and those we chose from the preferred vendors list.
Casa Ybel was the perfect place to host my intimate wedding ceremony both for its sheer beauty and utter convenience. The day of, I chose to walk down to the beach to ensure the ceremony was set up as I pleased and the worker was very accommoda...
ting. Additionally, Joanne, the day of coordinator, was so sweet. When she came to pick me up in her golf cart, I was slightly delayed secondary to some hair issues and she stepped right in to help make everything as stress-free as possible. If you are looking to get married in Sanibel, I would highly recommend Casa Ybel!
Casa Ybel on Sanibel Island is the PERFECT place to have a beach wedding. I always knew I wanted to get married on the beach but I wanted to find somewhere secluded with an indoor option for our reception so guests could cool down. The Thistle...
Lodge is just beautiful, we had our reception in the waterfront room upstairs. The view alone is stunning enough, but the Thistle Lodge itself is beyond words. Not to mention how delicious the food was! Casa Ybel exceeded our expectations in every way. It was truly the most gorgeous backdrop and the staff were all so kind and accommodating. Even in the midst of a pandemic they found a way to make our small wedding happen and make it special down to the smallest of details. My husband and I stayed at the resort for our honeymoon and will definitely be visiting again! There is no other place like it in all of Florida.
Casa Ybel was the perfect venue for my son's wedding when their "big" wedding had to be postponed due to COVID-19. Sanibel holds such a dear place in our hearts so their intimate beach wedding was the perfect solution to their situation. The ...
entire team at Casa Ybel did a stellar job. Jessica was patient and informative and very flexible during the booking process. Then Joann worked with the bride and myself during the quick planning process to be sure that every detail was covered. She even suggested we put more details into the table decor and that was a huge win as the tables and the reception room was beautiful and the perfect way to celebrate their new marriage. The Sailboat location for the wedding was perfection!! We hit the lottery with the weather and the sunset and the images are incredible. A huge thanks to the entire team at Casa Ybel for their kindness during what could have been a challenging time that turned to pure joy.
Everything about this resort was amazing. It’s absolutely beautiful and the staff was so nice and wonderful to work with.
The staff was exceptional and went above and beyond to make my daughter's wedding day the best it could be! The setting was even more beautiful than we had imagined it to be. Perfect!
Me and my husband got married at Casa Ybel on leap day, 2/29/2020 with 150 of our closest family and friends. We had an amazing time. The venue itself is stunning, both the ceremony site and the happy-hour/reception site (only a few hundred fee...
t away from each other). We hired Fabulously Chic Weddings, an outside wedding planner, who was instrumental in making sure everything was in order. The Casa Ybel staff were so pleasant and helped make our wedding day run seamlessly. If we had any issues, management and staff addressed them immediately. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone at Casa Ybel, we had a truly magical weekend of celebrations and we look forward to coming back (maybe for an anniversary trip!) soon.
My family and I have been going to Casa Ybel for over 30 years, and ever since I was little I (jokingly) dreamed I would get married there. When my Fiance proposed of all places at Casa last year I knew it was a sign and decided to make it a re...
ality. Joanne and her staff made all of my little girl dreams come true when they hosted us for our wedding this year. Absolutely everything went PERFECTLY and that is all thanks to her and the rest of the staff at Casa Ybel. The venue was gorgeously decorated, the food was fantastic, and everyone who worked the event was incredible. Thank Banquet captain (i apologize i forgot her name!) was so sweet and helpful, our bartender Kevin was fantastic, and everyone else who I didnt get a chance to formally meet just made it a night to remember.
I fell in love with Casa Ybel the first time that I stepped on the grounds. Casa Ybel proved to be a great place for our wedding. The location and set up for a beach wedding was wonderful, especially for a couple from out-of-state.
Our gue...
st stayed on the grounds during our wedding and loved Casa Ybel as well. With the exception of a few small hiccups during the planning process, it was relatively smooth and turned out to be a great experience for everyone. We love Casa Ybel and will be returning again this year!
Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island was the perfect place of our daughter and son-in-law's special day. The Resort is contemporary but maintains old southern charm and hospitality. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the beach pristine ...
which made for the wonderful backdrop to the beach ceremony and reception held on the lawn under a nicely set up tent. Jessica Cardinale, the director of sales and catering, Tori Weatherford, event coordinator, the wait staff and the very entertaining chef, made the day a dream come true. Our quests all remarked on the beauty of CasaYbel and the hospitality that was offered. Thank you Jessica for making a happen so efficiently.
Casa Ybel is such a beautiful, quaint resort. As a local wedding planner, I have worked at Casa Ybel many many times over the past 8 years and have always been extremely impressed with their banquet staff, wedding coordinators, and food! A huge...
bonus for the resort is that they can include their gorgeous white tent with fabric liner, instead of having to rent it. That will save you thousands! For smaller groups the upstairs Waterfront Room is so beautiful with stunning view of the gulf! Overall, Casa Ybel is a favorite location of mine and I highly recommend it!!
My daughters wedding was small on the beach at casaybell. They were very easy to work with and very accommodating. The only issue was we didn’t know how bad the no-see-um bugs were and everyone including the bride got eaten alive
Beautiful location and friendly staff. It was the perfect place for our wedding day!
We decided on Casa Ybel for our destination wedding ceremony and dinner. Our wedding was out of this world perfect in every way ! Tori helped coordinate with me through emails and answered all of my questions and gave me fantastic advice. Jessi...
ca took over about a week before and the day of the wedding and was just wonderful . She was sweet and smiley and full of joy for us. Great ladies to work with !
The ceremony on the beach was perfect. The location is absolutely beautiful overlooking the Gulf of Mexico . The walk down the " Isle " was picture perfect .
We had our dinner in the waterfront dining room . The view ? It was a background of a tropical paradise for my guests . Ceiling to floor windows with the most beautiful view of the ocean and palm trees .My husband and I sat in front of the windows with that view behind us . Our pictures are beautiful . It was simply amazing . Every single guest at my wedding commented on how fantastic this venue was as well as the food . The majority of my guests were served plated Filet Mignon that was literally cooked to perfection . Many guests came up to us raving about the steak . " best filet I have ever had " How a venue can cook each and every steak perfectly is nothing short of magic!
This was truly the most amazing week of my life and choosing Casa Ybel and their lovely staff was just the best decision ever ! Other choosing each other.... !! Thank you Casa Ybel !! We will be back to visit ! I would give as many stars possible and then some for this destination wedding location. I highly recommend brides to be !!
We knew we wanted to have our wedding in Sanibel, and after brief researching Casa Ybel was the perfect choice. Shawn and I could not be more thrilled with how beautiful our wedding day was, and we truly appreciated Tori's help and time with pl...
anning. The food was wonderful, and the restaurant/bar staff were helpful and provided exceptional service to us and our guests. We had a hurricane rain come through right as the ceremony was ending, and everyone was so accommodating to our guests and making sure everyone got from the ceremony to the reception quickly and with towels. Tori and Jeremy really rallied for us during this time and it meant a lot to us both! The venue is gorgeous and our experience was wonderful. Our day was filled with so much love and happiness, and we are so thankful to Casa Ybel for their part. 💕
We chose Casa Ybel resort kind of on a whim. We wanted a destination wedding, went and saw the venue which looked great but the day of could not have been imagined. The weather was perfect, Tori paid attention to every detail and set up my deco...
rations better than I could have. The responsiveness of the staff leading up to the wedding day was excellent especially being miles away in Indiana. Contact is mostly via email but she answered every question I had. She helped me a lot with vendor choices which was great, and she chose very well! I could not thank her and everyone enough for making our day perfect!!
Incredible views, beautiful beaches, gorgeous rooms and super fun staff. Our wedding on 2-9-19 was just a dream come true. Tori brought my nautical wedding vision to life and my guests were all blown away by how gorgeous the wedding was. Jessic...
a was above and beyond wit us and Tori is just so damn good at what she does. We plan to stay here every year on our anniversary.
Such a stunning venue! Tori and Jessica were so easy to work with and the food was amazing! So so so good!
I am so happy we chose to get married at Casa Ybel. The planning was so easy and stress free. The actual wedding day went flawlessly and the food was incredible! We used their preferred vendors for flowers, music, and photography and could not ...
have been more pleased. I would recommend Casa Ybel to anyone looking to get married in that area!
Our wedding was a couple weeks ago at Casa Ybel and we could not be more thrilled with our decision to have it there! We had a dreamy beachside ceremony and beautiful tented lawn reception--it was everything I had hoped of and more! I am stil...
l getting countless compliments from my guests-- the food, the location, the ambiance. I had been planning this wedding for over a year, and Tori is AMAZING to work with-- she's quick and responsive and offers super helpful suggestions on anything you can imagine. If you are getting married in Florida (and especially if you are looking for a beach wedding) - Casa Ybel should be top on your list!
I cannot say enough good things about our wedding festivities at Casa Ybel! The food and service from start to finish were excellent.
Tori, the event manager , was amazing throughout the whole experience. She made planning a wedding from Maryl...
and so enjoyable and stress-free. We hosted a welcome dinner and farewell breakfast at the resort, and I am so happy we did. The food was great and the location was perfect. Jeremy, the head banquet coordinator was so attentive as were all of the servers.
We did visit a few other locations prior to making our decision to have our wedding here and I am so happy we made the choice that we did. The whole experience was an absolute dream. I have gotten so many compliments from guests about the wedding. I cannot wait to come back for future anniversaries.
Start to finish, Casa Ybel was a dream. Tori is absolutely amazing to work with, and from the very beginning she made everything incredibly easy. From a list of vendors to start with, prompt responses to emails, and just a really great attitu...
de that just tells you she loves this job, the whole experience was fantastic. Tori worked tirelessly to make sure everything went off well for us, and on the day of the wedding she was incredibly attentive, and worked to direct everyone where they needed to be and make sure we all got from point A to B. I did not feel for a second that I needed a day-of coordinator. The food was incredible(this was very important to us), the grounds are STUNNING, the rooms amazing, and all staff are top notch. This was, in every way, our dream wedding and we could not be happier. Casa Ybel is positively phenomenal.
Beautiful Grounds for a wedding. It was a pleasure working with Tori while planning our wedding. Tori gave us a list of vendors( florist, photographers, cake, officiants etc) to work with and everyone that we choose made it a pleasure to do b...
usiness with and made planning a destination wedding simple. Our food for the reception was fantastic and the service was impeccable.
Thank you Casa Ybel for making our day so special.
We could not have asked for a better setting for our beach wedding! Casa Ybel is a stunning place and all the employees made our wedding a spectacular and memorable event! Tori went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. Look no ...
further than Casa Ybel for your perfect beach wedding!
I(we) would highly recommend celebrating your wedding at Casa Ybel Resort. Tori and Jessica took excellent care of us in the preparation and execution of our special day. Our dinner at the Thistle Lodge was also excellent. If you are thinking a...
bout a beach wedding in SW Florida, Casa Ybel is certainly worth consideration.
Casa Ybel was the perfect place for a destination wedding. We had an intimate wedding gathering there this past January with close friends and family. Everyone had a magical time!!! The staff at Casa Ybel were consumate professionals and had...
all of the details covered. It began many months before the wedding. Our wedding coordinator, Tori Weatherford, walked us through each step of the process. She was helpful in recommending photographers, DJs, florists, etc. We were thrilled with all of their recommendations. And, they were flexible allowing us to add our own touches to make the occasion uniquely ours. Mostly, she and the staff helped to ease the anxieties that come with planning one of the most important events in a lifetime. The resort is spectacular possessing a romantic blend of its historic roots with modern accoutrements. The food was excellent and we loved our wedding cake. Our suite had a gorgeous view of the Ocean and spectacular sunsets. Then there are the beaches there at the resort and the surrounding Island. The resort is conveniently nestled almost in the middle of the island close to shopping areas while still possessing the romantic feeling of a secluded get away. However, you really don't even need to leave the resort if you're so inclined. My wife and I love our wedding at Casa Ybel and can not wait to return for an anniversary celebration at some point. We recommend Casa Ybel and wish all you who are about to be married all the happiness and joy we have found together. And it all began at Casa Ybel!!!
I have been coming to Sanibel yearly since I was a baby, and my now husband and I traveled there a few times together, making it a special place in both of our hearts. We ate at the Thistle Lodge every time we went, where the food was always fa...
ntastic. When it was time to plan a wedding, we knew that Sanibel would be the place. We were thrilled that Casa Ybel had an opening the weekend we had our eyes on, since it wasn't too far off. Tori is absolutely spectacular at guiding the wedding process, as well as suggesting great vendors. I even popped in for a visit one day, and Tori was kind enough to give a full tour of the grounds, including the beach site and the indoor reception venue. We had a small ceremony of 21 guests, and it was nothing less than spectacular. The beach setup made a beautiful backdrop for photos, as well as our forever memories. The day was mostly rainy, but Tori watched the radar to make sure our ceremony dodged it. My husband and I decided to do a sand ceremony during, but I had not brought containers; this was realized shortly before the ceremony start time. Tori quickly found nice glass containers for us to use, easing my worries. I only have fond memories of our ceremony and reception; it was truly a magical day thanks to Tori and Casa Ybel. The ceremony site, food, open bar, and staff were all fabulous. I highly recommend having a wedding at Casa Ybel.
I cannot begin to say enough about Cassie Ybel, Tori and her staff. I planned my son‘s wedding that was is January and it was seamless and effortless. I did not use a wedding planner but did have a super good friend that helped me. Tori made p...
lanning a wonderful experience. Food was superb service excellent the setting gorgeous. If your dream is to have a beach wedding, look no further than the beautiful beaches on Sanabel island and Casa Ybel. You will not be disappointed.
Casa Ybel was the perfect place for my dream beach wedding. I had 86 guests for a wedding on May 12, 2018. The ceremony was on the beach, the cocktail hour on the lawn, and the reception in a tent on the lawn. We used the patio for a Welcome Re...
ception on May 11 and the upstairs for a Send-off Brunch on May 13. The venue was absolutely perfect. My guests and I played tennis, pickle ball, volleyball, sat at the pool, and drank too many "The Passion of Chris" drinks at the pool bar! Working with Jessica, Tori, and Jeremy was an absolute dream team. I will recommend Casa Ybel to any bride wanting to get married on the beach.
I had a stress-free, beautiful, fun wedding thanks to the staff. Will recommend again and again. I can't wait to return for an anniversary!
Having our wedding at Casa Ybel was a dream come true. Our wedding, with about 55 guests, was held on May 5th, 2018. We had our ceremony on the beach with cocktail hour on the patio and the reception upstairs in the Waterfront Room. Everything ...
was absolutely amazing. There was rain the day of the wedding, so I was super nervous I wouldn't be able to have the ceremony outside, but thankfully it cleared up just in time for the ceremony! The reception room was perfect for my size wedding and looked so beautiful. I can not say enough about working with Tori. She is absolutely amazing. She responded to my countless emails, any freakout moments I had, and helped keep me organized and calm during the whole process. She helped me plan every single aspect of the wedding and made sure everything ran smoothly the day of. She even bustled my dress! I cannot thank Tori, and the entire staff at Casa Ybel , enough for making our wedding better than we could have ever imagined!
My son and new daughter-in- law were married on the beach at Casa Ybel recently. The evening was wonderful, under a white tent, decorated with twinkling lights and billowing white tablecloths, cooled by the ocean breeze on a warm night. The sta...
ff did an excellent job taking care of everyone unobtrusively and the food was delicious. Loved the spinach salad and the grouper. It was a magical event.
Casa Ybel did a fabulous job for our rehearsal dinner. Jessica was so helpful and responsive from the first phone call until the entire event was over. Our rehearsal dinner started promptly at 6:30 and champagne was served at exactly 7:00 whe...
n the toasts began. The food was exactly as we had hoped for and there was plenty of it. The facility was and is beautiful and we felt like the servers were our good friends by the time it was all over. Casa Ybel was not only more helpful, but also more reasonably priced than the other venues that we called. We cannot say enough about Casa Ybel. Our event could not have been better.
We want to sincerely thank Casa Ybel for everything they have done! Our guest and us had an amazing experience at their resort that we will remember and reminisce about for a life time. Their staff was incredibly helpful and kind, the food was ...
amazing and the resort was absolutely beautiful. We’ve had several guests tell us it's the best wedding they have ever been to and some of those were destination weddings in the Caribbean so thats a big compliment to everyone involved in making our day so special and fun. From the bottom of our hearts Thank You!
Casa Ybel was an absolute joy to work with from start to finish. I was a little worried about planning the wedding from out of state but my worries were put to rest after talking with Tori, Casa Ybel's event manager. Tori kept us on track, had ...
great suggestions, and helped us find the perfect florist and entertainment.
My daughter's wedding was beautiful (the food - amazing)! All of our guests could not stop talking about the wonderful time they had. I highly recommend Casa Ybel for a destination wedding.
Casa Ybel and it’s staff made my daughter’s wedding easy to plan and the outcome was more than we could have hoped for. Every detail was perfect - and I have to give a large kudos to the kitchen staff who provided one of the best wedding buffet...
s I’ve ever enjoyed! Thanks, Tori and Jessica, for keeping this MOB’s sanity intact so I could enjoy the day with our guests!!
I just returned from my destination wedding at Casa Ybel. If I can give the resort 10 stars I would. First, the accommodations - outstanding with waterfront views for Villa's. Additionally, the rooms were so spacious that it was the perfect ...
spot for family and guests to gather. It was extra special since all the rooms were together making it easy for all guests to continue mingling throughout the evening and for the entire weekend. The beach - wow.....so beautiful where you can see the sunset on the water. The tent reception was elegant and convenient since no one had to drive anywhere. The white birch arch and flowers from Libby's were gorgeous. The food and service was off the charts! Most of my guests eat at the best restaurants in the country and the food was on par with them. I can not say enough good things and thanks to Amy S and Jessica........Casa Ybel is also within an hour from the airport making this destination wedding spot very viable. This is the place for a destination wedding!
Our rehearsal dinner for our son and his bride was everything we hoped it would be! The patio and deck area were the perfect spot - we were even protected from a little rain! The photos we have seen, with the little lights on the roof of the p...
atio which were turned on after dark, looked enchanting! The staff was amazing - very helpful throughout the evening - including helping to get the AV equipment ready for our presentation. Last but not least, the food was great! Several people commented on it! The event coordinator was more than willing to make a few substitutions to the menu due to some of our preferences! Great experience!!
Casa Ybel is a spectacular venue to have a beach or seaside wedding on the lawn. They have everything that you need right at the resort. The one thing that you can’t control when having an outdoor wedding is the weather. They have the facilitie...
s to move you wedding indoors but we experienced something that rarely happens, a hurricane. In spite of this, Casa Ybel stepped up, had integrity and worked with us so we could change our plans. Their staff is knowledgeable, seasoned and knew just what to do so we could still have the perfect wedding.
I cannot thank the staff at Casa Ybel for our wonderful wedding experience! The grounds are beautiful and very well manicured, the rooms are spacious and all have a full view of the Gulf of Mexico. The staff is extremely nice and very easy to...
work with and cuisine is excellent! I recommend Casa Ybel Resort to anyone planning a destination wedding or looking for a new vacation spot!
5 Star! Tori and Jessica were simply fantastic. Everything was just as we planned- from the reception setup to the delicious cuisine. They helped make our special day all the more memorable. If you are planning a Sanibel Island wedding, you CAN...
NOT go wrong in choosing Casa Ybel Resort.
One word: Amazing! Everything was gorgeous and the staff was outstanding. Our planning experience was stress free. Thank you for making our special day the greatest day imaginable!
Casa Ybel was the perfect venue! It was a beautiful setting and the service was exceptional. The food was delicious and all of the staff were wonderful, friendly, professional, and accommodating to our requests, including handling weather-rela...
ted challenges on the day of. Throughout the week, numerous people told us that it was the best place on the island to have a wedding. We would definitely recommend Casa Ybel for weddings, events, or vacations!
We can't thank Tori (and Jessica) enough for helping make our day so special! Planning a wedding from out of state- she made it stress free and fun! With Hurricane Nate causing storm surge and having to move off the beach for safety - she kept ...
us updated and the location was beautiful getting as close to the beach and water as possible! The food was outstanding and our servers were top notch! Chris and Kevin did a great job. We and our guests had such a fun night- thank you!!!
Casa Ybel was wonderful! We looked at several places around the island and choose Casa Ybel because of the location, the customer service and the ease of everything being in one spot. Jessica, Tori and the staff were all so helpful at answeri...
ng all of our questions and helping to make the day perfect. With all the planning being long distance, they were so easy to work with and helpful with vendor suggestions. The beach setting for our wedding was absolutely perfect, the back drop of the gulf and the set up for the ceremony worked beautifully even with the aftermath of Irma. It was perfect for our small group. After the ceremony we moved inside to the Waterfront Room for the reception which was a great break from the heat but still allowed for a wonderful view. We had a brunch menu and the food delicious. Jeremy (our catering supervisor) and his crew did a great job keeping everything running smoothly and attending to everyone's needs. The grounds were beautiful with a variety of places to take photos. Even with a few hiccups outside of the resort (hurricanes, no show hairstylists) the staff was so helpful and coming together to keep my day extra special!! Thank you SOOO much for making our wedding absolutely spectacular!!!! Heidi Taylor (Taylor Wedding 1 October 2017)
What an outstanding Venue and experience we had to share with our friends and family on our special day. The details not over looked here, at Casa Y bel Resort was Outstanding. Rooms and reservations made our home away from home fantastic, wh...
at a view along with a personal touch. The Executive Chef and the catering staff exceeded our expectations with class and elegance. The events manager was two steps ahead and was spot on with the small details that made our day a gem. Thank You, Casa Y Bel Resort for making our dream come true.
Our wedding was in May at sunset...the natural shoreline and sand dunes shells and beach vegetation made perfect setting for our wedding pictures by Nick Adams. The staff was always available to answer questions couldn't have asked for a better...
place to have my dream wedding! Thankyou Vic and Michelle Parrilla
The staff at Casa Ybel was amazing. Tori and her team have the destination wedding planning down pat! From the very beginning she made it easy. Being from out of town we really benefited from her preferred vendors list. I simple looked through ...
each vendor and found one that matched our personalities the best. Since they were on the list we knew they would be top notch. On our wedding day there was rain in the area. Tori worked minute to minute to make sure we could still have our beach front wedding without getting rained on. She was great! Food was excellent. We truly didn't have to worry about a thing once we arrived. Thank you Casa Ybel!
My husband and I just got married at Casa Ybel on 5/3/17. We couldn't be more happy with our decision. We had an intimate wedding on the beach with just family and a few friends. We had our reception in the waterfront room at the Thistle Lodge....
Tori was easy to work with and made the process a lot easier. Our day was perfect!
Our wedding at Casa Ybel was perfect. The staff is excellent and helpful and they take away all the worry by doing their part flawlessly. The property is amazing, beautiful, quiet and relaxing. We had a small ceremony on the beach followed by a...
tent reception. The food was great, the tent and table set up was very nice. We stayed at Casa Ybel for 6 nights surrounding our wedding and were very satisfied with the room: it has a very comfortable bed, its clean, has a kitchen with basic essentials for cooking and serving food, and best of all, its a short walk across the lawn to the beach. We will absolutely be back to stay. I wouldn't change a thing about our wedding week!
We can't thank the entire staff at Casa ybel enough for helping us make our dream wedding a reality. It was more than we ever could've imagined. Tori was absolutely wonderful from the very first email. She made sure everything ran perfectly. I...
wasn't stressed or worried, I knew she was taking care of every little detail. Planning a destination wedding from Minnesota wasn't easy. It's hard to hope everything turns out the way you want it by communicating via email & phone. But she made it happen. Jeremy was amazing the day of our wedding. He checked on us all the time & truly seemed to care about us. Every single staff we met went above our expectations & made our wedding perfect. Everyone was so nice, professional & helpful. All of our guests said it was the best wedding & I couldn't agree more! Casa ybel is the perfect place for a destination/beach wedding. We can't wait to come back every year on our anniversary! And we will without a doubt recommend Casa ybel for future events & vacations!
There is no other place to have your wedding, based on our experience. Every detail was perfect and the answer to every request was always positive. Jessica, Tori, and the entire staff were delightful, and must have angel wings because they app...
eared at the perfect moments, arranging the events, directing vendors and supporting the guests and bridal party with ease and a smile. Last minute deliveries of packages were not a problem and the boxes were placed where we had only a few steps to access the contents - no lugging and dragging anything. If you are a prospective bride, groom, MOB or MOG, PLEASE do yourself a huge favor and go to Casa Ybel. One last thing, By Imagine Photography, RIG Entertainment, Vanderbilt Strings, Floral Artistry of Sanibel, Pastor Thomas Funk, Sarko Productions videography and Photo Magic Events - suggested vendors - complete the perfect team. These people know each other, work well together, love what they do and will make you feel as if they are your closest relatives in the way they care for your lovely bride and groom. PS this is not a paid review - I never do reviews, but this place, and this team, are spectacular.
Jessica Pasek and Tori Weatherford listened to everything we thought was important and were happy to make everything work. They greeted us upon arrival (which as the mother of the bride who planned every detail I was so nervous about the detai...
ls) and I felt like they had everything under control especially based on our prior conversations and meetings. The wait staff was awesome and I always had someone I could go to during the ceremony if I had any questions or requests. The table settings were beautiful, the buffet and bar set up was always attended and the cleanup was seamless. They made sure all details were worked out ahead of time and it is an absolutely beautiful venue. My daughter was married on the beach an the reception was indoors with an absolutely view of the palm trees, beach and resort pool.
We had the 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.
My daughter who lives in London got married at Casa Ybel in April Everything was perfect from the ceremony on the beach to the cocktail hour and reception. The Casa Ybel staff were a pleasure to work with and gave the entire wedding party a...
nd guests a day to remember!
Casa ybel was a beautiful experience from beginning to end.. Jessica was very helpful and understanding and the staff was very delightful... Beach was wonderful and brunch was delicious.. Highly recommend to have you wedding here!!! Thank you a...
gain for a beautiful day!
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 peo...
ple. 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!
Thank you Casa Ybell Resort!! My sons wedding in early December was awesome! Tori was/is great!! She was amazing. She was so calming and took care of every need and want for out wedding!!! Thank you Torri!!! I recommend this resort but only w...
ith Tori! She is what made everyone's experience worth the money and stay!
Casa Ybel is amazing!!! If you are looking for a venue on Sanibel start and end here! Tori and her team are exceptional and take care of every detail you can imagine. The entire staff at Cada Ybel is so friendly and helpful, Jeremy and Woody ra...
n our reception and they were awesome. Everything went off without a hitch! We had a small wedding, 18 guests and they all raved about the location, wedding and food. This is the best wedding food you will ever have! We chose filet mignon and chicken entrees and it was the best filet I have ever had. The view, history of the venue, the team and the list of recommended vendors are all exceptional. I am so thankful we chose to have our wedding at Casa Ybel, it was worth every penny. Thank you again for everything!
Casa Ybel was the perfect venue for our destination wedding on 11/6/15. My husband and I had vacationed here several years ago and as soon as I stepped foot on the property I told him “Someday, this is where I want to get married at”! Casa Ybel...
and Tori’s team not only met my expectations they exceeded them! With Tori I knew everything was in good hands. She was always quick to reply to any emails or returns phone calls. She helped make sure that every detail was taken care of, especially items I never would have thought about! On our wedding day everything went just as planned. I have heard horror stories about weddings just going horribly wrong, but not mine! I can honestly look back and not think of one detail that went wrong. Everything was exactly how we planned it! We couldn’t have pulled it off without Tori and the awesome staff at Casa Ybel. This bride not only had her perfect wedding…she was stress free as well. We defiantly had the “A” team and I would highly recommend them for your wedding no matter how big or small. You will not be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 12/09/2015
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such kind words Elizabeth. We hope to see you again very soon!
Casa Ybel gave us our dream wedding. We had a very small, intimate ceremony on the beach (20 guests) and a reception on the patio. The food was amazing! Our guests had a great time. Tori is a dream come true. She took care of everything. ...
We didn't have a single worry on our wedding day. I can't recommend them enough.
I cannot imagine a more perfect place to have a beach wedding and reception! The ceremony was nice but casual and the lawn with tent was a beautiful spot for a reception. Tori, the event manager, is THE BEST. She was so helpful and made ever...
ything run completely smooth. The food was amazing and our guests had wonderful time. I wouldn't have changed a thing!
Casa Ybel resort was absolutely perfect in every way!! The staff was well organized, very professional and the grounds were neatly manicured and so perfect for all the photos. We opted for a very small intimate Sunday morning brunch wedding c...
eremony and reception for approximately 30 people. The catering manager and director of sales were along every step of the way and kept me updated and focused on the planning.
We were so pleased with the outcome and that everything went off without a hitch. Thank you again Tori and Jessica and the whole Casa Ybel staff!!
Estelle & Greg
Response from the Vendor on 12/09/2015
Thank you Estelle for taking the time and writing a review with such kindness! We look forward to seeing you again very soon!
My husband and I really liked the setup of Casa Ybel's reception venue and ceremony site. The colors coincidentally matched our white and gold colors well. I felt we were charged a little more in certain areas than other places of equal quality...
. We had to rent the dance floor, table clothes, and centerpiece accessories (mirrors). I've never heard of anyone having to rent a dance floor but oh well. The servers and bartenders were fabulous! Very attentive and made sure they followed our strict open bar schedule. We had the filet and lobster or pancetta chicken as our choices and our guests and us loved the food. Man I dream about it sometimes lol.
We are from Fort Myers so traveling there wasn't an issue to see things prior to our wedding day but the coordinator preferred to email back and forth. She was fantastic the day of the wedding. She drove us back and forth in a golf cart to our hotel room to get freshened up and even fixed my hair since the humidity completely ruined it during the ceremony.
Overall we enjoyed our day at Casa Ybel. The rooms are great at the resort with a full kitchen and his and hers sinks. It also has a seperate bedroom in the front of the condo. Perfect for getting ready in the same room with your man even if you don't want to see each other till the ceremony. I'm glad we chose this venue to get married at but would have maybe done things differently if we had the chance.
Casa Ybel's wedding event Manager, Tori, is amazing - she covers all the details and is extremely knowledgeable with lots of good advice. The night of my wedding I felt the food was not as good either in taste or presentation as my previous exp...
erience at my tasting. Beach setting for wedding is stunning. reception room is beautiful. The resort itself is mediocre - staff seemed uninterested in going the extra mile for anyone.
We had our welcome party and wedding/reception at Casa Ybel and to say we were blown away, is an understatement!! Our welcome party was on the covered patio next to the restaurant and our meal was superb! The clam bake shin dig with a prime rib...
carving station is a MUST, everything tasted amazing! Our wedding day was perfect and the reception that followed in the waterfront room over the restaurant was right out of our dreams! Tori made our day so special and perfect in everyway. I was telling my bride the entire time that something was bound to go wrong and to just take it in stride. Well, the only thing that went wrong was me forgetting the cuff links she gave to me!! Everything Casa Ybel did was perfect in every way! We would do it again in a heartbeat, unfortunately, it was a "once in a lifetime" event. I am a VERy hard critic of food as it's a personal passion of mine, and I can't think of anything I would complain about. I would like to personally thank Tori (wedding planner) and Dan, the server from our tasting night a month prior, whom we requested be at our special day, and the rest of the staff who made it all possible.
We had the most incredible wedding at Casa Ybel! It was exactly how we imagined it and better! It was absolutely perfect!! EVERYONE raved about the food and how beautiful everything was. Our rooms were perfect and the entire staff was incredibl...
y helpful and pleasant. We made the perfect choice when choosing Casa Ybel for the setting for our special day. Both the ceremony on the beach and the reception on the lawn under the gorgeous tent were as gorgeous as something you'd see in a bridal magazine. We couldn't have asked for anything more perfect.
I have been working with Casa Ybel for over 20 years. It's the first name on my venue list. To me it's the most beautiful and best value on Sanibel Island. From the catering directors (Jessica and Tori) to the banquet staff they all treat the...
B&G and their guests with high regard and respect. They genuinely enjoy their careers. And to top it off the food is outstanding. I always feel welcomed when I step foot on the property. Every time I am there it is always such a pleasure.
Second wedding for both of us so we decided to have a beach wedding with just the two of us. None of our children nor family, just a quick 15 minute ceremony.
I had never been to Sanibel but heard wonderful things about the beaches, area et...
c.
Jessica was wonderful and handled everything! All of her recommendations (photographer, officiant and florist) were AMAZING.
We were in Sanibel for SIX days and caught about 4-6 hours of sunshine :(
Jessica worked quickly to help move our ceremony up so I could have the outside wedding of my dreams.
It worked out perfectly and was stunning!
As for the staff..OMG! They were beyond friendly, professional, accommodating and just AMAZING!
Bethany at the front desk was my sounding board. The rain had me down...but Bethany cheered me up ! She is top notch and always smiling!
Julie at the reservations desk was my favorite. She was so chatty, helpful, sweet and accomidating !
Chris (Coconuts bartender) was a JOY. Remembered us after day one plus our drinks too. He was the most friendly guy on the property.
And then there's Rosey. She was awesome! Broke our wedding shot glass and then sent us a drink the next day at brunch!
The maintenance staff even got involved ! We found out that the sensor tag was on my husbands linen short and there was no way to make it to a store and back. The facility guy along with my husband You Tubed how to remove and did IT!
Our wedding had plenty of glitches but with the help of the CasaYbel staff...it turned out to be a magical day !
We WILL be going back for our one year anniversary !
Response from the Vendor on 08/20/2015
You are the best! Thank you for all of your kind words, I am proud to share this wonderful message with all of our staff...if will make everyone's day! We all work very hard to make sure our guests are happy and sometimes we have grateful peop...
le that share wonderful experiences in light of things that happen that are not so desirable.
Please keep in touch! Congratulations!
Tori and the staff at Casa Ybel made my perfect wedding day come true! The food was awesome, the resort was spectacular and the you can't beat the view! I can't say enough about Tori and how awesome she is! I picked Casa for my destination w...
edding and Tori was able to walk me through it all. She answered all my e-mails promptly and made the process seemless. Tori was there for the wedding day and helped to coordinate things. All of our family and friends were impressed and can't wait to go back!
Our wedding at Casa Ybel could not have been better. Right from the beginning working with Tori on the plans I felt comfortable with our choice to have our wedding here. This was a second marriage and we were looking for a small wedding with ...
family and friends. It ended up being 55 people. The wedding on the beach was perfect and such a pretty setting. It even included a rainbow as I was walking down the aisle. The dinner after in the upstairs room was amazing. Jeremy the banquet manager was so helpful and made sure everything ran smoothly. He was amazing throughout the weekend. The food was incredible and the setting perfect. Most of our guests stayed on property and loved it. So nice having everyone together to enjoy the rest of the weekend. The pool bar staff was very busy with our group and could not have been more friendly and fun!! It was the wedding of my dreams!!! Thanks Casa Ybel!!!
Contact Info for Casa Ybel Resort
2255 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL
Casa Ybel Resort