Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

tember and Dony had her own home to take care of, she made sure were put at ease that all would be good for the wedding! And WOW it sure was! Everything turned out just perfect. We had the ceremony on the beach, and reception outside (Captiva Courtyard) and the setting could not have been prettier. And the vendors Dony recommended for music, cake, flowers, etc. were all top notch. Dr. Dan (Minister) was awesome too. We had 60+ guests and most of them stayed several nights at the resort and everyone had a fantastic time. Accommodations were great, breakfast each day was awesome, and having the use of umbrellas, chairs, kayaks, etc. made for a great vacation for all! The Pink Shell Beach Resort was the perfect place! Thank you Dony for all you did to make it all happen!

ach where we have a winter home. Once Dony gave us a tour of Pink Shell, we were hooked. It truly was our only option on Fort Myers Beach and far exceeded our expectations by wedding day. Just as Dony said when we first met with her, "Just show up, relax and enjoy yourself. We will take care of everything." And they did! All guests gave rave compliments of the resort and the entire long weekend with wedding and reception. My daughter and I tend to pay attention to the finest details and Dony pulled this off with Pink Shell's incredible staff. Truly every single person was the best of their profession. Dony suggested Libby's Flowers on Gladiolus for our floral arrangements and Dalia hit it out of the park. After the wedding, the flowers lasted for days on end, out on our veranda in the 85 degree full-sunshine. What a combination, Libby's Flowers and Dony Lubig!!!!! The mother of the groom has been a wedding planner for 35 years and was very impressed with Dony and holds her with very high esteem. The food from Jacks for the reception was delicious!! No worries, they take care of everything for the special day!

of mine with the planning, but Dony does an incredible job and I really trusted her with it all. As for the resort, I found it fun and relaxing. The rooms are nice, staff is exceptional, and there are several things to do such as dining, going to the pool, the beach, kayaking, etc. I found the resort worth the price and would highly recommend this resort for a wedding destination!

e put my mind at ease, being a destination wedding that was difficult to do! Every step of the way she and the staff at the Pink Shell made us feel comfortable and gave suggestions to help us achieve what I had in my head but couldn't fully vocalize. The hotel staff was wonderful and took care of our every need the whole week we were there. The food and drinks were incredible and the atmosphere was perfectly relaxed. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place and I know we will go back for many years to come!

spacious rooms, all with a beach view, three pools, and several restaurants with great food and included many amenities in the price (breakfast coupons, beach chairs, towels, kayaks, complimentary valet). The marina was right across the street. Due to its convenient location, less than a mile from the center of the beach town, guests were able to walk (or take the trolley) to town to explore the pier and enjoy additional bars and restaurants. This environment made it very easy for guests to gather, relax, and enjoy themselves – and they did. From the time we first spoke to Dony Lubing, the wedding specialist/event manager, we knew we were in good hands. She has a charming personality and worked closely with us from the planning to the day after (even delivering the rented table decorations back to the florist and mailing my husband’s sweater that he left behind). She offered a list of local vendors for us to consider, but there was no requirement to use them. She coordinated with all of the vendors to make sure that everything worked like clockwork. The rooms she chose for the bride and groom and parents had spectacular views. She managed around some weather challenges to take advantage of different ceremony locations available on site. She was there behind the scenes at all times. We can’t say enough about the level of service that we received from the entire staff at the Pink Shell. The guests raved about the food prepared by the Pink Shell chef and staff at the wedding. And, most importantly, we had so much fun!

t recommend any other place to get married than the Pink Shell. Thank you to the entire resort for making my wedding day one to never forget!

from the pink shell) made everything go off without a hitch. Our ceremony was on the beach, we had cocktail hour and dinner outside in the courtyard and the party in the ballroom. You never realize how much planning goes into a wedding until you see your vision on your wedding day. Ashley and I had the same ideas and I trusted her with everything, I knew she would make everything beautiful. The pink shell provides centerpieces for your tables, an arch for the ceremony and gives a list of vendors who have worked with the pink shell for other weddings. I felt so calm the whole day and I didn't feel like I missed anything. Destination weddings are the way to go and if you want a stress free wedding, do it at the pink shell!!!!

inator and she was absolutely wonderful. She was very meticulous in her planning and how the event was setup and carried thru the evening. Everything from the beach stage to the reception area was superb and we couldn't have asked for more. The food for the reception was extremely tasty. We loved all of it. Most of our guests were from out of town so having everyone stay there made the event so much better. My family was impressed with the rooms and service. The group rate was very affordable and Dony placed our guests in 1BR Villas and we were in a 2BR Villa. The rooms were super-clean and modern with outstanding views of the Ocean and the sunsets were awesome. The amenities on the beach like cabanas, paddleboarding, kayaking and waiter services were nice. Many other things to do in the in the area making it an all-inclusive venue. We are in awe of how our wedding event panned out… couldn't have had a better time anywhere else. Some other staff that were really awesome and worth mentioning was Bob (Bellman) and Julio (reception bartender) along with all the front desk staff. Bob was always there for us.. helpful and kind. We will be going back there for another weekend just for the heck of it very soon. We can't wait. We highly recommend this venue for your wedding or event needs.

e catering staff were awesome, they were so nice and helpful. The food was delicious. Looking back I would not have changed a single thing.

er and more. The hotel itself was beautiful, the food was amazing, the ceremony at the beach was breathtaking, and the Captiva Ballroom was just incredible. We had the most amazing day of our lives and this was mostly because of Dony and the Pink Shell Beach Resort! I would do it all over and in the exact same way (maybe only make it last longer because the time flew by!)

dating. The entire family enjoyed their stay their and we look forward to going back on an anniversary.

re 1 of 3 that weekend! I knew the Pink Shell was the place for us by the 1st email. Our family and friends raved the entire weekend about the great location and awesome staff!

rs, etc. we wanted and she set everything out. The bartenders and servers were on top of everyone and catered very well to myself and husband. Our drinks were always filled and they made sure our evening was perfect and stress free. The venue was beautiful and we could not have asked for a better day!

omething for everyone, which makes this a no brainer for destination wedding such as ours. When my husband and I got engaged in August of 2010 we had already shared our hopes and dreams of getting married on a white sandy beach with all of our loved ones there to watch. My husband and I live in Omaha, Ne now which is landlocked and we knew we’d better begin searching for our sandy beach elsewhere. Since my husband’s is from Miami and I am from Baltimore we began our search in Fort Myers. Planning from afar immediately seemed like a challenge. After web surfing and numerous calls and emails exchanged with not so responsive staff I was beginning to feel frustrated, that was until I started my communication with Dony at the Pink Shell. Dony is a dedicated professional who goes well above and beyond the job description to ensure that your wedding is everything you’ve ever dreamed of. From our initial email correspondence and phone conversations Dony was warm and responsive, she made me feel like I mattered and that the Pink Shell was interested in having my business. She made me feel like she had a genuine interest in helping my husband and I achieve our dream wedding. Although planning from thousands of miles away, it was a breeze with Dony. She was always just a phone call away. Throughout the entire process she listened with intent and I could tell she understood my vision of having Cuban themed food and an elegant holiday backdrop. Additionally she truly has a gift for planning and an incredible eye for detail. She was always one step ahead of me and prompted me with thoughtful and guiding questions. When I arrived at the resort days before the wedding Dony was prepared and available. Her cool, calm, and collected nature put me at ease. She assisted us in taking care of last minute details such as printing out pictures that we forgot, seating arrangements, and gathering all the decorations into one area. The day of the wedding moved like clockwork. Dony was up early setting up the perfect backdrop for our beach wedding. She pre-coordinated with all our vendors (all of which she recommended, and who were all incredible) and they all worked seamlessly with and around each other. Everyone was on time and they far exceeded my expectations. As I walked into the Captiva ballroom where our reception would be held I was moved to tears. With the decorations that we had provided Dony, she had transformed the ballroom into a magical and stunning venue that was full of warmth and love. Dony coordinated our entire day, every moment and every detail wouldn’t have been possible without her. We owe infinite thanks to the Pink Shell staff and especially to Dony for surpassing our expectations and for helping us have the most beautiful and memorable wedding day we could’ve imagined. When you choose the Pink Shell you can rest assured that the dedicated staff will take care of your guests at the resort. You can count on your guests being entertained with activities at the resort that will please adults and children. You can also be sure that you will have the most beautiful serene and breathtaking backdrop. Finally, I can promise you that Dony will deliver a magical day that will exceed your expec

ime, loved the resort and all want to go back. There were only positive comments on how wonderful Pink Shell was!

our guests not knowing where to go. The wedding coordinator Maredith was wonderful, she really helps you in making your dream wedding come true. Everything was perfect. A special thanks to all the staff and bellmen for helping all of our guests and especially us. By the way every room has their own kitchenette and ocean view so your guests can have their own meals in a room that looks out onto the water. We can't wait to stay at the Pink Shell again!

couples or famlies. After deciding on the Pink Shell for our wedding it got even better. Dony was our wedding coordinator and she was awesome! Went above and beyond. Our wedding day was beautiful and more than I had ever imagined. It was truly an unforgettable day.

entire stay. The food was some of the best food I've had and our guests raved about it. Everything about our wedding and stay was great. I would highly recommend the Pink Shell to anyone looking to get married in the Ft. Myers Beach area.

ven though there were "hiccups" with weather and family illnesses, Dony reassured me every step of the way that thing would work out, and they did...PERFECTLY! They truly go above and beyond to make sure that not only the bride and groom, but the entire family and wedding attendees have a wonderful time. If I had to do it over again, I wouldn't get married anywhere else! By the way, don't let the price of the food scare you, it is WELL worth it! Plus, we didn't have to spend money on decorating the place, it is so beautiful already!

eption had reached the end...everything was fantastic :) All of the Staff at the Pink Shell were very friendly and courteous. I couldnt tell you how many times we heard "we are here for you, anything you need make sure to let us know, this is YOUR night" And that it was. Nothing short of incredible thanks to EVERYONE at the Pink Shell. I Cannot thank Maredith enough for all of her help coordinating everything from the start to finish. Everything the day of our wedding flowed...it was perfect...I didnt have to worry about any of the decorating, guests, making sure ceremony was set up and vendors were there etc all because of Maredith!! What a shining star!!! I would definitely recommend this resort to any couple looking to have the beach wedding/destination wedding of their dreams!! Again everything was incredible and we had so many guests tell us the whole day was just breathtaking and beautiful. I wish we could rewind and do the whole day over again ;) Thanks again Maredith and all of the Pink Shell's awesome staff!!!

ring our wedding guests and party. I couldn't have wanted any other way. The wedding coordinator for the Pink Shell, Dony Lubig, went above and beyond and I felt no stress with her taking care of everything and then some. Truly Amazing and there are not enough thank you's to her and the Pink Shell for making my wedding event a dream come true.

on the beach and the seating for my guests. The reception was held on the pool deck, and although it was a bit chilly the hotel provided heaters that completed the perfect night. The scenery was perfect and the food was the best I have ever had anywhere, never mind at a wedding. For serving so many people at once, the food was cooked perfect and was delicious. They thought of every detail, if I was to do my wedding over, It would still be at the Pink Shell, their service is well above average! They were amazing and created the perfect day for my husband and I.