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Casa Ybel Resort

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(129)best-of-weddings

2255 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL

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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
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
Hall of Fame2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner2015 Best of Weddings Winner2013 Best of Weddings Winner2012 Best of Weddings Winner2011 Best of Weddings Winner2009 Best of Weddings Winner

Casa Ybel Resort Reviews

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Reviewed On 3/25/2021 by Madison B
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!
Reviewed On 3/10/2021 by Jenna M
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.
Reviewed On 12/14/2020 by Bri J
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
Reviewed On 12/04/2020 by Angela M
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!
Reviewed On 10/30/2020 by Megan B
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!
Reviewed On 10/28/2020 by Linda B
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!
Reviewed On 10/27/2020 by Carol D
The staff was extremely friendly, punctual, and professional. Everyone was easy to work with.
Reviewed On 10/27/2020 by Dion K
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.
Reviewed On 9/09/2020 by Kelley J
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.
Reviewed On 8/26/2020 by Nicole F
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!
Reviewed On 8/18/2020 by Debbie R
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.
Reviewed On 2/21/2020 by Caroline B
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.
Reviewed On 1/20/2020 by Melissa S
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!
Reviewed On 10/30/2019 by Judy J
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.
Reviewed On 10/28/2019 by Courtney G
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!!
Reviewed On 10/17/2019 by Carolyn W
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
Reviewed On 10/01/2019 by W F
Beautiful location and friendly staff. It was the perfect place for our wedding day!
Reviewed On 8/02/2019 by heather r
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 !!
Reviewed On 7/28/2019 by Brianna B
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. 💕
Reviewed On 5/22/2019 by Bethany H
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!!
Reviewed On 2/18/2019 by Milay D
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.
Reviewed On 2/12/2019 by Lauren F
Such a stunning venue! Tori and Jessica were so easy to work with and the food was amazing! So so so good!
Reviewed On 12/05/2018 by Nicole B
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!
Reviewed On 11/30/2018 by Eliza K
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!
Reviewed On 11/20/2018 by Ashley W
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.
Reviewed On 11/07/2018 by Janine F
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.
Reviewed On 10/20/2018 by Carrie D
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.
Reviewed On 10/07/2018 by Verrengia N
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!
Reviewed On 10/05/2018 by William B
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.
Reviewed On 10/02/2018 by Leon H
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!!!
Reviewed On 9/29/2018 by Amanda K
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.
Reviewed On 9/29/2018 by Karen W
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.
Reviewed On 5/31/2018 by Karla K
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!
Reviewed On 5/27/2018 by Caitlin C
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!
Reviewed On 5/09/2018 by Joan H
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.
Reviewed On 5/08/2018 by knottie695f18e7583ebe2d
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.
Reviewed On 5/05/2018 by Tabby A
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!
Reviewed On 2/04/2018 by Paula M
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!!
Reviewed On 12/08/2017 by Lauren F
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!
Reviewed On 10/30/2017 by Maureen G
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!!
Reviewed On 10/27/2017 by Arnie H
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.
Reviewed On 10/19/2017 by Julie P
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!
Reviewed On 10/19/2017 by Larry A
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.
Reviewed On 10/17/2017 by Lindsey J
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!
Reviewed On 10/16/2017 by Sarah G
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!
Reviewed On 10/11/2017 by Jaime S
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!!!
Reviewed On 10/10/2017 by Heidi H
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)
Reviewed On 10/10/2017 by Richard C
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.
Reviewed On 9/07/2017 by Michelle P
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
Reviewed On 6/18/2017 by Jessica K
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!
Reviewed On 5/21/2017 by Jordan R
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!
Reviewed On 1/09/2017 by Julia S
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!
Reviewed On 10/23/2016 by Jenna C
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!
Reviewed On 10/20/2016 by Lanette R
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.
Reviewed On 10/14/2016 by Kathy N
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.
Reviewed On 5/24/2016 by Alexis N
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.
Reviewed On 5/16/2016 by Janice P
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!
Reviewed On 5/14/2016 by Pratima L
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!
Reviewed On 5/03/2016 by Kim S
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!
Reviewed On 12/30/2015 by Cheri T
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!
Reviewed On 12/17/2015 by Megan G
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!
Reviewed On 12/09/2015 by Elizabeth S
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!
Reviewed On 12/07/2015 by Julie R
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.
Reviewed On 12/01/2015 by Mary K
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!
Reviewed On 11/30/2015 by Knottie8114742
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!
Reviewed On 11/18/2015 by Tara T
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.
Reviewed On 11/12/2015 by Knottie41162386
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.
Reviewed On 11/02/2015 by Knottie88952659
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.
Reviewed On 10/28/2015 by Stacy B
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.
Reviewed On 10/27/2015 by Knottie1445975596
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.
Reviewed On 8/20/2015 by Knottie73519752
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!
Reviewed On 6/19/2015 by Megan W
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!
Reviewed On 6/10/2015 by Knottie1430937390
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!!!
Reviewed On 6/06/2015 by Erin A
What a perfect wedding weekend! From the first time I visited Casa Ybel, I knew I wanted to get married on their beautiful property. I cannot say enough good things about the entire staff, led by Tori. The banquet team was amazing- Jeremy, Wood...
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!
Reviewed On 6/04/2015 by Keely F
My husband and I got married at Casa Ybel Resort in May 2015. We had a beach ceremony followed by a reception at Thistle Lodge. I can't say enough great things about the experience. First, both of our work schedules are crazy and we planned ...
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!
Reviewed On 6/03/2015 by Andria M
Casa Ybel was an amazing venue for our wedding! Tori was SO helpful throughout the entire process and helped make sure everything went smoothly. The beach was beautifully set up for the ceremony and the reception room was absolutely perfect a...
s well! I would recommend Casa Ybel Resort to anyone looking to get married on Sanibel Island!
Reviewed On 1/25/2015 by Shawna E
Casa Ybel was Wonderful! I would definitely do it all over again here! Tori, the wedding coordinator could not have been better,more sweet, or accommodating, and she was just great in the moments just before and after walking down the aisle! ...
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! :)
Reviewed On 1/14/2015 by Knottie63252810
Casa Ybel Resort is not only a gorgeous place to have a wedding, but it is also a memorable place to have one. From the beauty of it to the amazing staff, a bride cannot go wrong booking this resort as the venue for her big day. I booked a di...
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!!
Reviewed On 1/14/2015 by Chelsea C
After taking a month or two off planning my wedding due to a nightmare disaster situation with a sham of a wedding planner in St. Croix USVI, I was fortunate enough to stumble upon Casa Ybel Resort, in sunny Sanibel Island. Right from the s...
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!
Reviewed On 1/09/2015 by Knottie21022934
Sanibel is a wonderful place for a destination wedding and there is so much for guests to do if they come for a vacation. However, start early to find accommodations for your guests. Also the weather can be iffy. We were fortunate to have a g...
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.
Reviewed On 1/07/2015 by Ali G
I have attended corporate events at Casa Ybel and the Thistle Lodge before and the food is delicious. This venue has gorgeous views and historic charm. Jessica is one of the best vendors I have communicated with. She is very quick to respond...
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.
Reviewed On 12/23/2014 by Knottie16118118
First of all, my new daughter-in-law should be a wedding planner because the personal touches, table arrangements, bar choices, wedding colors and EVERYTHING else that makes a wedding special were so well done and perfect that her talents at de...
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.
Reviewed On 10/28/2014 by Kim P
I could not have been happier with my choice of Casa Ybel for my destination wedding last week. Throughout the process, the staff of Casa Ybel has been tremendous. From the inception, Jessica and Tori worked with me and quickly responded to all...
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
Reviewed On 10/17/2014 by Marilyn M
If I could, I would give Casa Ybel and it's staff a 10! Tori and her staff were absolutely wonderful. The ambiance was beautiful, the food was perfect, and everyone was friendly and exceptionally professional. On a special note, we had a diff...
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!
Reviewed On 10/09/2014 by Jessica T
Everything turned out perfect! The staff was extremely acomadating and my beach ceremony was even better than I pictured. Casa ybel is the perfect place to have a small wedding and its easy on the pocket too!!
Reviewed On 10/08/2014 by Knottie67240818
We were so excited about attending a Wedding in Sanibel Island- we had heard so much about it! Once we arrived, we were overjoyed at what an adorable and charming venue Alexandra & John had chosen as their Wedding location. The rooms were sprea...
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!
Reviewed On 8/29/2014 by Knottie21648701
I have to say my husband and I were very pleased with everything at the Casa Ybel resort in Sanibel Island. From start to finish Tori and Jessica were amazing! The rest of the staff was out of this world. If there was something that went wrong ...
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
Reviewed On 7/16/2014 by Knottie45562412
I held my wedding at Casa Ybel in early June 2014. We had a small party of 11 in total and stayed on the property for two nights. For our wedding, we chose a package which include the venue, reception dinner, flowers and cake. I cannot say e...
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.
Reviewed On 6/12/2014 by Susan F
The wedding was beautiful and Tori was great. I didn't give 5 stars because whoever took my cake to the kitchen to cut broke my crystal cake knife and lost my cake topper. They were both items I certainly intended to keep. When questioned about...
the cake knife at the end of the reception the staff said they were looking for it in the trash.
Reviewed On 6/10/2014 by Amy H
The resort and surrounding areas are beautiful. The staff was very professional and accommodating. My event planner was excellent. She was organized and took care of every little detail.
Reviewed On 6/10/2014 by Susan I
I would have rated everything 5 stars except for a few things. Our food was cold - the entire bridal party table was served cold food. Not sure about the rest of our guests... I asked a few and no one said it was cold. Also, we made a reque...
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!!
Reviewed On 6/01/2014 by viv369
For any future bride evaluating venues to get married on Sanibel/Captiva Island, I would recommend to book Casa Ybel immediately. There are so many reasons that I am rating Casa Ybel 5/5: absolutely gorgeous lawn for an outdoor reception, many ...
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!
Reviewed On 4/24/2014 by Erica G
We recently had a wedding at Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island on April 18, 2014 and it was beyond perfect. Our ceremony was held on the back lawn and we had a patio reception at Thistle Lodge which was amazing. Tori and the entire staff did...
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.
Reviewed On 4/21/2014 by Deanna S
Thistle Lodge Restaurant at Casa Ybel Resort provided everything we hoped for in a wedding dinner. Jessica did an amazing job coordinating all of the details down to linens, which was a great help for me as an out of town bride. All of our gu...
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!
Reviewed On 3/12/2014 by Linda B
Our wedding at Casa Ybel was perfect! It's a beautiful venue, the food is wonderful and the staff very helpful. A couple of small glitches were handled immediately and fairly. We would recommend Casa Ybel highly.
Reviewed On 12/27/2013 by K C
Had a wonderful intimate wedding of 12 people (including me and the groom) at Casa Ybel. We had the ceremony on the beach and the reception in Thistle Lodge in a private room on the first floor. Everything went smoothly and was better than I ...
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!
Reviewed On 8/14/2013 by Jennifer M
The food was so delicious and worth every penny. Just thinking of it is making me hungry
Reviewed On 7/21/2013 by Nichole N
What a beautiful event and absolutely fantastic service and attention! From the beginning to after the end, communication was excellent from both Jessica Pasek and Lea O'Brien. I was constantly emailing questions and received prompt answers. ...
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.
Reviewed On 7/09/2013 by Kim W
We found Casa Ybel via their web site. We were unable to visit the resort so we booked our daughter's entire destination wedding from hundreds of miles away. Casa Ybel provided the perfect location for her dream beach wedding. Lea was an ess...
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.
Reviewed On 7/01/2013 by Laura N
My husband Steve and I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you from the bottom our hearts for making all of our wedding dreams come true! We couldn’t have been happier or more satisfied with EVERY single aspect of our wedding expe...
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.

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