Casa Ybel Resort

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.

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.

further than Casa Ybel for your perfect beach wedding!

bout a beach wedding in SW Florida, Casa Ybel is certainly worth consideration.

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!!!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!!

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!

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!!

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.

work with and cuisine is excellent! I recommend Casa Ybel Resort to anyone planning a destination wedding or looking for a new vacation spot!

NOT go wrong in choosing Casa Ybel Resort.

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!

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!!!

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)

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.

place to have my dream wedding! Thankyou Vic and Michelle Parrilla

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!

Tori was easy to work with and made the process a lot easier. Our day was perfect!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

nd guests a day to remember!

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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!

ith Tori! She is what made everyone's experience worth the money and stay!

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!

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!

We didn't have a single worry on our wedding day. I can't recommend them enough.

ything run completely smooth. The food was amazing and our guests had wonderful time. I wouldn't have changed a thing!

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

. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 !

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!

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!!!

y, Casey, Kevin, amongst others- all went out of their way to make sure my husband and I were attended to at every moment, along with our 50 guests. We started our weekend on a Thursday- my whole family checking in early (all the rooms were ready at noon when we arrived!). We spent the day at the pool with great entertainment from Chris at the Coconuts Bar! I had an awesome lobster roll for lunch. Friday - we hosted a welcome dinner on the Flagstone Patio for all our guests- super casual bbq style. Food was good and atmosphere great. We brought our usual weekend yard games and set up camp on the west lawn, also taking advantage of the volleyball court. So much fun! Our wedding was on a Saturday. Again, Tori and the team brought my vision to life with a beautiful ceremony on the North Lawn and reception under the twinkling tent just outside The Thistle Lodge. Our ceremony was at 4:30- so it was a bit warm under the sun! I rented 4 large white umbrellas for the ceremony area to shade the chairs. It was well worth it- my guests all said they were cool and could enjoy the ceremony. Cocktail hour was around the tent- passed hors d'ourves and open bar. Lots of staff so no one was searching for snacks. Also we did the cheese/fruit/cracker table- which was delicious. We opted for the formal sit down dinner- filet mignon, mahi mahi and chicken dish for 3 options. Everyone said the food was amazing, which I expected as such from our tasting we went to a few months earlier. Food was a big factor for us, since my husband is a chef. Nothing worse than bad wedding food. Not to worry at Casa Ybel- the head chef is very talented and has a well trained staff. We danced the night away as a storm approached the area. It never came, but did bring us a nice breeze through the tent. Only 2 small negative comments from the entire weekend: 1) the reception had to end at 10pm due to the noise ordinance and we all hoped to go the the bar inside the Thistle Lodge for a few more cocktails and celebrations. However, the staff was unable to keep the bar open later. For the cost of the venue, it would have been nice if they would have stayed open an hour for our group. The bar staff definitely would have made great tips! 2) The NoSeeUms were TERRIBLE! I knew of these little devils ahead of time, but I never realized how awful they are. No amount of bugspray can keep them away! It was worse Friday night at the welcome dinner when we were leisurely lounging on the grass. Saturday night wasn't so bad considering we were all dancing like crazy! Other than those 2 little items, we had the most wonderful weekend. My friends and family absolutely loved the property. The resort rooms are spectacular. The full kitchen is an awesome perk to all the rooms. The beach was beautiful. The pool a blast! I feel so thankful that I chose Casa Ybel for my wedding destination. We are from Delray Beach, FL- so it's only a 3 hour drive- but it feels like a true vacation destination. I look forward to many more trips to Casa Ybel. And I thank the entire staff so dearly for giving us a dream wedding. We are blessed. Cheers!

the entire event via phone and email. Secondly, Tori was fabulous to work with and she always responded to all of our questions, regardless of how silly they may have been. Thirdly, the entire planning process was stress free since we utilized their package options. All we had to do was make a few choices and we were ready to go! Fourth, I also highly recommend using the vendors on the Casa Ybel preferred vendor list, as I think that really helped make the entire evening go smoothly! The vendors are familiar with the venue and set-up already so there was little need for pre-planning. Although I knew everything would work out fine, they blew me away with how amazing everything looked, how professional the staff was and very helpful. I would highly recommend Casa Ybel for any event, but if you want to have an amazing, stress free destination wedding, call Tori at Casa Ybel and you will not be disappointed! My husband and I will definitely be back to celebrate our anniversary!

s well! I would recommend Casa Ybel Resort to anyone looking to get married on Sanibel Island!

I changed my location of where the ceremony would take place a day before the wedding with no issues. The only things that I want others to know when considering Casa Ybel is 1. (and they have probably fixed this problem as I recommended they do for future couples)The cost amount of hors d'oeuvres offered on the packaged menu were not described properly. This ended up costing us just over a $1,000.00 more unexpectedly last minute. 2.)Due to hors d'oeuvres issue, I asked that they take two or three nights stay off of our room when I checked out. This cannot be accommodated because I did not know that the lodging is separately owned and must be paid for no matter what. SO, Casa Ybel did re-reimbursed me 12% of my extra unexpected cost. Honestly, I was hoping for full coverage since the menu issue was their oversight, however, at the end of the day, I let it go because of the amazing staff, beautiful location, impeccable support, and so much love that we had in doing our wedding here! 3.)DONT WORRY IF THERE IS ANOTHER WEDDING HAPPENING ON YOUR DAY! I WAS, AND I DIDNT NEED TO BE! There were actually two other weddings happening on the day we were married and the most I saw was the first bride (brunch wedding on a Saturday) walking to the golf cart to go to her reception, all from the window of my room while I was just getting ready to hit the beach for some yoga/meditation before having to get ready for the big moments of the day! Our wedding was set for 5:30pm, and then there was an evening wedding (smaller party, different locations) after ours. I never saw the third evening wedding at all, I wouldn't have known it happened if I didnt know. Overall, I highly recommend Casa Ybel! The food was good, the vendors they recommended were great, and all had a marvelous time! I remember only the amazing things that took place that entire weekend; because we live in NYC, this was destination for us and family! Everyone had more time to get to know each other! We used Casa Ybels grills one night for a family BBQ! The beach was superb, and we even went S.U.P. the morning after our wedding(not at Casa Ybel, but close)! If you desire a beach wedding, lawn wedding, do it here! If you want to be indoors, do it here! The bird cage room and adjacent waterfront room upstairs where our cocktail hour and reception were held at was perfect for our 55 guests. The dance floor was not too small, it was just right! Have fun newlyweds-to-be! And, we will be back sometime Casa Ybel, though not sure when due to this little one on the way! :)

fferent wedding venue (before I ever saw Casa Ybel) and unfortunately (well fortunately now) they cancelled on us. My groom and I were heartbroken, UNTIL we found Casa Ybel. Once we laid eyes on this venue, we couldn't have been happier that things didn't work out with the first venue. It was the perfect place for our fairytale wedding. The venue is beautiful, the food is amazing, the service is superb, and the staff is so kindhearted and professional. They have an onsite wedding coordinator who is a sweet as can be and beyond talented. The staff took great care of us from the moment we toured the venue to even hours after the wedding was over (as my parents were cleaning up the decor we brought the staff generously helped and did more than we could have imagined or asked for). I could go on and on about the amazing things this venue has to offer...it is a solid 20 on my scale of 1 to 10!!

tart of communicating with Jessica Pasek, I knew I was in great hands! Jessica put me in contact with Tori Weatherford, the Wedding Coordinator, and it was so enjoyable & seamless the rest of the process. I had SO much fun collaborating and communicating with Tori -- planning a destination wedding can be unnerving and stressful, but working with these two girls and the rest of the staff at Casa Ybel made it so fun, fulfilling and memorable. My Husband (who had never visited the Island or Resort before our Wedding weekend) is a very tough critic and he along with ALL of our family & guests were raving about the beautiful, warm & sweet staff and venue. Loved every second of it -- cannot wait to go back for our anniversaries!

lorious day, but Sanibel can be cool and uncomfortable and the bugs can be awful. DEET is your friend. As a venue, Casa Ybel is beautiful. There are quite a few choices of locations within the resort for the ceremony and reception. My daughter's wedding was small (only 40 guests). The ceremony was held on the beach (with lots of excited onlookers) and the reception on the patio. I recommend Casa Ybel without reservation, but there are a few things you should know ahead of time. Read the FAQ's carefully and often. There is important information in this document that you need to know, such as items that are or are not included in the quoted price. One item that was not included, which surprised us, was table number card holders. We had to buy a set of 6 of these holders (though we only needed 4), only to be used once. If the resort purchased them, they could be used over and over. Also, there were times when we felt "nickeled and dimed." For example, if our guests wanted to store their shoes somewhere during the beach ceremony, we would have had to rent a basket for $35. If we wanted to provide our guests with insect repellent wipes, there was another small charge/person. They charged $150 to use their speaker to plug in an iPod. A resort of this magnitude could easily afford to include these items for people already spending thousands of dollars. It would be nice PR. The food was fabulous. Be aware that Sanibel has a noise ordinance that does not allow loud music after 10 p.m. If you are having an outdoor event, festivities need to end by then. I'm not sure if the same applies to an event held indoors. Overall, our experience was very positive and I recommend Casa Ybel to anyone interested in a beachfront wedding.

to emails and extremely helpful. Other venues in the are only responsive when the event is larger. But Jessica treats every inquiry with the utmost professionalism. The value, for Destination brides in particular, is superb.

sign made it the most amazing event ever! Casa Ybel did an terrific job. When the guests arrive and before they go down to the beach there is a really nice outdoor pool bar where our guests gathered. We were blessed with terrific weather and the actual vows were down on the beach with the sun lowering in the sky and the clear water. It couldn't have been more beautiful. Casa Ybel put up an arch on the beach for the bride and groom to stand in front of and there were chairs for the wedding guests. There was also electrical cords running to an area where someone was playing wedding music and that was a nice touch. It was beautiful to watch the groom and groomsmen and the bride and bridesmaids come come down the wood walkway and then onto the beach. It was a nice transition and impressive. Actually it was really memorable. The reception couldn't have been more organized. As the guests came up from the beach there was beautiful grassy area outside of the tent where Casa Ybel had set up a bar and tables with hors d'oeuvres. There was a memorial table with pictures of family members who had passed on but that we wish had been in attendance (super cool sentiment), an area to sign a guest book, a board with the seating charts and everyone really enjoyed the little meet and greet on the grassy area while pictures were taken of the Bride and Groom and family members. The Tent that Casa Ybel put up was FABULOUS! there were white lights strung from the top that I was afraid weren't going to be enough to see by during dinner and dancing but it was exactly right and SOOOOO romantic. The tables were set up on perfectly manicured grass in a really nice seating arrangement. The table arrangements are provided for by the bridel party and again, I must say, the tables were glorious with runners, soft candles, beautiful dried hydrangea flower arrangements, place cards and teal napkins. Just too beautiful to describe. There was a wooden dance floor right in the middle of the tent and in front of the wedding party table and the bride and groom did a great job with live music for the first half of the wedding and then a DJ for the second half. The food was really great and Thisle Lodge did a great job of moving everyone through the buffet line smoothly. The roast beef was just great...everything was. We had PLENTY of privacy and danced the night away. I can't say enough about the event. One thing I will say is that I think the more organized the bride and groom are and the more involved in planning for music, table pieces, bar choices and all the smalll details, the better.... if those things are thought out and provided for - you don't have to worry for one second that Thisle Lodge and Casa Ybel will hold up their end. They do a spectacular job and will help you put on a wedding that will be a memory that you will want to luxuriate in forever. NOTE: The reason I didn't score the value is I'm not sure what the final cost was or how to judge wedding prices.

of my email communications. They were so easy to work with and so experienced. They guided me through my panic of being unable to find a florist, musician, hair stylist and photographer in a short period of time and had great suggestions to accomodate my love of details. If you are lucky enough to have Jeremy to assist on your wedding day--you are in good hands. My wedding party and family are still raving about the food and accommodations. Amy was spectacular in helping with last minute room accommodations and even helping me preserve my bouquet as I left the resort. The staff was on top of it all--with a smile. Chris kept up with our colorful friends at Coconuts prior to the wedding-and his service was exceptional! I do not have one complaint...it was everything that I had hoped for..and more. Thank you. Kim & James

icult guest--who had not returned his RSVP--and the staff bent over backwards to meet his desires. If I had another daughter, her wedding would definitely be at Casa Ybel. I cannot recommend Casa Ybel highly enough. These guys were perfect in every way. You will definitely be pleased with every aspect of their facilities and service!

d out all over the property, instead of a large hotel tower- we could right walk to the ceremony site on the brick sidewalks. The ceremony took place out on the lawn- and the weather was absolutely perfect! We enjoyed cocktails on the patio... and were surprised by the lovely, intimate room for dinner. We had no idea there was a special room for dinner upstairs. The room had a lot of character, and floor to ceiling windows that hosted a great view of the palm trees on the beach. We truly enjoyed our stay - and look forward to finding an excuse to come back!

that day we had absolutely no idea of it. I cant not say enough about the resort and all of their staff and accommodations. The grounds are beautiful along with the rooms. All of are guests want to go back for are anniversary . Thank you again Rick and Dawn

nough great things about the wedding at Casa Ybel. Tori, the event coordinator, was extremely helpful and friendly. Even though we were running a little behind schedule, I didn't feel stressed out or anxious about it, she made everything easy. Tori and Jessica, who helped arrange the accommodations, were responsive to my messages prior to the event and it was a pleasure planning with them. The only thing that was slightly challenging was the wedding budget- specifically in regards to the reception dinner. We paid almost $100 a plate and another $150 for 2 bottles of wine and a few beers. Since we had a small party, we were OK but it could get pricey with a larger group. I understand wedding are expensive and this is a high end resort compared to other options in the area so as long as you have the budget, then I think Casa Ybel is a fantastic choice.

the cake knife at the end of the reception the staff said they were looking for it in the trash.

st for a certain room or building which we were told we would have but upon check-in it was not so and we had to move the next day. We needed an upper floor - simple request. Otherwise, it was simply marvelous!!

choices for ceremony location, the food is outstanding, and I cannot say enough great things about Tori, Jessica, and the entire Wedding/Catering team. Tori is the wedding coordinator and is an absolute PRO at what she does. When someone truly cares, it's apparent in the entire wedding planning process. Being a destination bride, I had no issues at all planning my wedding at Casa Ybel. It was amazing - thank you all for helping to make our wedding PERFECT!

an outstanding job and we now can remember our "picture perfect wedding". Everything was coordinated right down to the last details which helped to make every wedding dream come true. Our guests raved about the food and the cake. It was even supposed to rain on our wedding day and the weather held up! We highly recommend Casa Ybel to anyone and we will definitely return for our anniversary and other vacations. The setting is outstanding from the rooms too.

ests loved the food, and we received so many compliments on the location and the ambiance of the Gazebo room. I wouldn't change a thing about our experience at this venue. Can't wait to see our pictures on the Casa Ybel grounds and beach!

imagined. Was assigned two coordinators: Lea O'Brien andTori Weatherford. While Lea had gotten a lot of positive reviews, I liked working with Tori better and thought she was much more responsive and considerate than Lea. I would like to make a few notes for other brides looking at this venue. The day of the rehearsal I got 10-15 bites on my legs from no-see-ums while standing on the beach (and I was only on the beach for 15-20 minutes). They were not joking about the bug spray. If there is no breeze, you will need to apply bug spray with deet. Luckily the day of the wedding, there was a breeze and my guests and I had no issues. Second point I would like to make is that if you rent an iPod player, you will need someone in your family to play your music (the staff at Casa ybel will not be in charge of the music). I met with Tori the day of the rehearsal and double checked the iPod player synced up with my phone. Then, Tori showed my sister how to work the iPod player for the ceremony. That said, the music went well and I didn't have any issues during the ceremony. The third point (which is more minor), even though the dinner came with chocolate covered strawberries, I didn't get them. This was a minor issue that I only noticed the day after the wedding. The food was tasty and there were very generous portion sizes (normally I still feel hungry after eating at weddings). After the reception, I was really full and I don't think anyone completely finished their main entree (there was so much food). In addition, the cake was nicely decorated and delicious. My mom ate two slices of my cake, which is rare for her. Tips that I would give: I bought linens (chair covers and gold chair bows). I thought this was worthwhile and made the reception room look more fancy. Also, I had floral decorations for the bamboo arch. After the ceremony, the staff at Casa Ybel moved the flowers from the arch to the reception room and arranged them on the cake table. That way I didn't have to pay extra for flowers for the reception/cake table. Lisa from Ballantine designs did a great job making the flowers for the bamboo arch and I would recommend her. Nice aspects about having the wedding at Casa Ybel: I got ready in Jessica's office which was nice because there is a lot of natural lighting and your makeup person can do your makeup in the same lighting as the wedding ceremony. Tori then drove me in a golf cart to Thistle Lodge where I met my dad and prepared to walk down to the beach. My wedding was the Friday before Christmas but it wasn't crowded at Casa Ybel at all. For the reception, it seemed like we had the whole place to ourselves. There was a pianist in the background which was nice because it was something I didn't pay for but provided extra entertainment. Overall, I would recommend this venue to any bride looking to have a destination wedding, particular a small wedding. There is no other place I know of that had an intimate package that includes a private dinner, cake, bouquet/boutonnière (up to $100 in value), reception site, beach ceremony site, bamboo arch, and chairs/linens. Great value!

I really felt I had Lea's full attention with my wedding, although knowing there were several other events surrounding my time. She was always available, kind, courteous and organized. On my wedding day, we had a slight rain delay and Lea made sure every favor, fan and electronic device (for music) was protected then promptly reset on dry seats and tables. Our reception was held in the upstairs room of the Thistle Lodge and it was beautiful! My centerpieces, guest favors and extra decorations were ready before my guests arrived. The food was fantastic!! We had a brunch buffet with select "brunch" cocktails and my guests enjoyed the food so much they had a hard time getting up to dance:) I heard many specific references to the pepper bacon, salmon lox, and fresh fruit. I highly recommend Casa Ybel and am already planning an anniversary gathering.

ential component to the entire event. She guided and supported us through many details and the evening wedding was a beautiful success. The weather is certainly "iffy" in July and meteorologist Lea started our guests to the beach a few minutes early which meant we missed the rain drops, viewed a full sunset and even caught a rainbow. We held the rehearsal dinner and the wedding reception in the beautiful Waterfront Room. Casa Ybel does not have elevators so it was a little difficult for my elderly mother to navigate the stairs to the Waterfront Room on the second level. The food was just as stated in other reviews....fabulous. Worth every penny of expense. We used many of the recommended vendors: photographer, videographer, photo booth, sound engineer, and bakery. It was so easy because each vendor knew the layout of Casa Ybel which meant minimal back and forth dialog and they were all reliable, good at their craft and pleasant. We highly recommend Casa Ybel as a beautiful location for a wedding and we hope to return for a relaxing vacation.

rience at Casa Ybel Resort. From the lush property to the beautiful beach site that will forever be where we said “I do”, to the luxurious condo we stayed the weekend in, it was all perfect. You and the staff were so incredible: extremely hospitable, knowledgeable, and genuinely vested in our happiness; you provided everything we requested to create the wedding of our dreams! Steve and I truly felt that everyone at Casa Ybel was extremely accommodating to all of our needs. You made the wedding planning process easy and enjoyable. Thank you! Both Steve and I would highly recommend Casa Ybel as the perfect place to get married as well as a great spot for a family or couple to vacation. We can’t wait to come back and hope to make it a yearly tradition to visit the resort. Please find attached a few pictures from our big day. Thanks again for everything, and please do not hesitate if there is something I can do to share our satisfaction with Casa Ybel and the beautiful memories from our experience.