Sale e Pepe

nue. We really wanted a beach wedding and one of the reasons we loved this venue was that the backup ceremony location still had views on the beach in case of the weather. You can tell Galina could plan a wedding in her sleep as she asked me for details for the wedding I never would have thought of. Everything on the day was taken care of by Galina and I didn't have to worry about a thing. The service and the food was impeccable. The guests said the steak was one of the best they had ever eaten! The bar lady (I believe was called Annie?) gave such amazing service. She always had a bottle of Prosecco waiting for me and she saw my husband had an empty drink, so she would make one up of what he was drinking and pass it to a friend to give it to him as she saw he had finished his! We were staying at a villa nearby so we checked out the day after the wedding, however I had to go back to visit guests etc and the service they still provided me was amazing. They would say "congratulations" and "welcome back, so nice to see you". I honestly couldn't recommend this venue for you wedding enough!!!!!!! Thank you Marco Beach Ocean Resort.

lways easy. We are from Kentucky so planning our wedding from over 1,000 miles away did not seem like an easy task- But it was! Galina, Angela and Lynn were always quick and detailed in their responses that went into planning our special day. All of the staff at MBOR was helpful, kind, and made sure our day was exactly how we wanted it! Since many of our guests were traveling from KY, we knew we wanted an event to welcome everyone and spend time with our guests aside from the wedding and MBOR was extremely kind and helpful to set up beach chairs and umbrellas in our own area to host our guests for a beach day! They assigned a server to our area specifically for our guests to order food and drinks as they please (shout out to Andre for being amazing and waiting on us hand & foot!). Each guest raved about the food and how specular the views were! Wedding planning was a breeze through MBOR!

coordinator made everything a breeze! She had an array of recommended vendors and we used just about everyone she had on her list. Flowers (Marco Island Florist) hair and makeup (Mirandas Hair World), sound and lighting (DIBOX) and the officiant (Dr. Rev. Jim Berger) all came from her. And then our very reasonably priced photographer came recommended by our officiant (Frank Simonetti). Galina's coordination from start to finish took literally all my stress away. She coordinated everything with the vendors. Every little detail she had handled so I could simply enjoy my day. The ceremony on the beach was just breathtaking and our dinner on the terrace got rave reviews. Details about our day: 35 guests, DIBOX did the music for the ceremony and then let us set up our MAC with sound and lighting on the terrace for the dinner which started with a cocktail hour. We ended the night at 10:30 and didn't have a designated dance floor but we ended up dancing around by the end anyways. We didn't have a wedding party or any of the regular reception traditions (cake, Bouquet toss, etc) and it's just the way we wanted it. I'm so so happy we picked the Marco Beach Ocean Resort for our wedding and would recommend them to anyone looking to do a destination beach wedding. Absolutely amazing!

was the place. The resort is built on superior customer service and pleasing guests. The service, the food, rooms, staff, all incredible! And best of all, the resort has prime access to the beautiful beach and crystal ocean waters. When we met with the wedding team, Lynn and Galina, we knew our wedding was in good hands. Lynn worked with our budget and offered us the best package for what we wanted. She was nice, understanding, and a true professional. She was flexible and accommodating, and trustworthy. Galina, our wedding coordinator (employee of the MBOR) was AMAZING. Her communication and guidance through our 9 mos of planning was fun and there was very minimal stress. She was a trusted partner, kind, professional, and genuine. It is hard to find good people that will work hard for you, but she is one of the BEST there is. I could not have done all of the planning alone- she was an incredible value-add to us! I always worried that the stress and money that goes into a wedding would take the fun out of it, but I can honestly tell you that I enjoyed the process and it was money well spent. I can't believe my husband and I had the wedding we did. The MBOR staff really listened to our wants and needs and gave us the wedding of our dreams. All around, the MBOR is a place we will call home again soon. I encourage all brides who are getting married on Marco Island to look into this option. They only have one wedding per day, the team is so easy to work with, and they take great care of you. This was one of the best decisions my husband and I have ever made! Details about the Wedding: - Ceremony on the Sale e Pepe terrace - Cocktail hour on the beach - Reception on the Sale e Pepe terrace - After Party in the Toulouse Lounge - Makeup/hair team came to us at the resort (Miranda's Hairworld) - Rehearsal dinner at Quinn's (JW Marriott) - Visited MBOR in May to finalize all details for July wedding (food/wine tasting, tour completed) - Had 50 guests, budget was respected and kept!

the restaurant (Sale e Pepe) is beyond delicious, and everything is just perfect. We plan to go back every year for vacation now because we loved it so much. We had actually mever been there prior to our wedding week and they blew us away. It's a little pricey (like everything on Marco) but it's worth it. Just go a little off busy season and you're good to go. Highly recommend mbor for your wedding or vacation!!

ent smooth for our wedding day. She was also attentive during the whole process when we started 10 months ago planning. She was quick to respond to emails. The resort offered an amazing sit down dinner. Definitely recommend this place. Lastly, you are the only wedding for the day as oppose to other hotels on the island that do 3-4 weddings a day. We felt special to have our own day at MBOR.

anning process as stress-free as possible and had every detail covered. And unlike some of the bigger resorts, there is only one wedding on your day so Galina and all the staff can focus completely on YOU! The venue itself was gorgeous and all of the staff the day of the wedding very helpful and professional. And I haven't even mentioned the food -- delicious. Our guests are still raving about it. We looked at a lot of venues in the Marco Island/Naples area and by far, the Marco Beach Ocean Resort was the most attentive and impressive. You will NOT be disappointed if you select this amazing spot for your special day. LOVED EVERYTHING!

wedding process so stress free. We were truly privileged to have her and the entire staff be a part of our wedding. Any vendor I contacted had nothing but GREAT things to say about Galina-word of mouth says a lot. She and the team lived up to every expectation and then some. The venue is absolutely breath-taking. The staff is attentive to the entire wedding and guests. We have heard many times from guests that this was the BEST wedding/venue they've been to and the food was AMAZING!!!!! Both rehearsal and the wedding went without a hitch because Galina was always proactive and organized about everything. We emailed and talked frequently throughout the almost 1 year process and I will miss our regular talks. She is absolutely wonderful and was more than just a wedding coordinator. As many vendors have told us, we were "very lucky to have Galina" on our side. We can't wait to be back for our anniversary!

Our guests could not stop commenting about how beautiful everything looked, how great the food was and the exceptional level of service that they received. Galina went above and beyond to meet our expectations and to make sure that the day flowed perfectly. I highly recommend this resort, not only for a wedding but also for a relaxing vacation.

om Minnesota was an adventure. A lot of vendors I booked without meeting/seeing them. But I was able to go to Marco for a long weekend in February. I walked through the Marco Beach Ocean Resort lobby and was blown away by the kind and helpful staff - the bell hops, the front desk, concierge, everyone! We had our tasting at Sale e Pepe and were highly impressed. My parents gave rave reviews. When we arrived for the wedding, it just got better and better. It was the perfect backdrop to celebrate on the beach with 92 guests. We got married on the beach, followed by a cocktail hour on the beach, then dinner on the terrace, and dancing in the ballroom. It was magical. The wedding coordinator at MBOR, Galina Manovska, was extremely helpful to me. She’s super organized, a great communicator, and full of information - plus, she’s charming! I’m so thankful we had her expertise! The Hewitts can’t wait to make an anniversary trip back!

detail by the lovely staff there. Our wedding coordinator Galina was truly amazing and made our day stress free and fun. Her and her staff took care of every detail and made it the most beautiful day for us. I would highly recommend this resort for a wedding. The hotel is gorgeous and welcoming, the suites are the perfect size with full kitchens and beach views, the food is absolutely first rate and again the staff is so friendly and inviting. Our guests have been raving about how beautiful the day was and we have the staff at Marco Beach Ocean Resort to thank for that.

amazing and extremely organized, and the food was amazing. I was worried that when they reproduced the food for our 100 guests, it would not be as good, but that was not the case. If you are considering MOBR, do not hesitate. My wedding was beautiful and everything went perfect.

wedding of my dreams and I highly recommend this venue!

ding coordinator, Corrin, was so on top of everything!!! She helped me go step by step through the process of planning a wedding from afar. The days leading up to the wedding and the day of the wedding Corrin took care of SO many details and coordinated with all of our vendors. Everything turned out PERFECT and the event was flawless! There were no surprises and all of the staff was amazing at providing us the best service I have ever received. I could not say enough great things about our experience at Marco Beach Ocean Resort. We will definitely be back to visit for our anniversary in the future!

est. We are so happy we picked this place as I don't think it could have been better. Corrin the coordinator at the resort is so sweet and accomodating, she answered all my questions, we mainly remained in contact by email. All of the staff at the resort was amazing, the rooms at the resort were amazing as well. When we checked into the resort, I had left my box of decorations at the front desk to be delivered to Corrin, I didn't give any specific instructions or anything and the staff placed everything just as I wanted it. It was as if they read my mind, although I'm sure with the millions of weddings they have done, they know what to do, but still I was just stunned. We had a small wedding of 22 guests and everyone had a fantastic time and commented that it was so beautiful. We had our "reception" (dinner) at the restaurant Sale e Pepe and the food was fantastic, they even had a Tiramisu wedding cake as I did not want to order an outside wedding cake. There is nothing that I would have changed and nothing more I could have asked for.

food. Our ceremony was outside and despite the rainy/cloudy weather we had leading up to the ceremony everything went smoothly thanks to Corrin. The resort is beautiful and staff members are very kind!

t treated our family and friends with constant smiles and exceptional service.Everything the MBOR staff did for us with regards to our wedding surpassed our expectations. They went above and beyond to not only be helpful, but to be genuinely pleasant & kind to us & our guests. The wedding staff here was very eager to please &incredibly helpful throughout my planning process. Corrin, the wedding coordinator is nothing short of amazing. I was overwhelmed at many points during our planning since I have a very busy career and live out of town, but she made things so easy for me. She helped me think about details of the day I hadn’t even considered yet, and I truly appreciated her taking the time to run through all of these items with me. It seems like I bugged her a million times, but she always answered me promptly and with a great attitude. The day of the wedding, she kept everything moving and paid attention to the tiniest details that I as the bride couldn’t dream to remember on my big day. She worked around our schedule for the rehearsal even though she had another wedding that night and I really appreciated that. As soon as my husband and I finished saying our vows, she greeted both of us at the edge of the beach with a glass of champagne. It was a lovely touch and exactly what I wanted at the time even though I didn’t even realize it until she handed it to me. Countless people kept coming up to my husband and I the day after the wedding to rave about how great the food was and many told us it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. We care very much about what our guests’ experience would be so we were concerned about the food going into the wedding. When a kitchen has to prepare over 70 filet mignons at one time, we were worried that the filets may come out dry, or over cooked. THAT was NOT the case here. Every single person we asked during and after the wedding said their filet was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. As far as the hors d’oeuvres, they were delicious and after the wedding, our friends and family couldn’t stop raving about the beef wellington and mini-crab cones. We have many male friends with large appetites and they said they were almost full just from the tasty hors d’oeuvres at cocktail hour, so the staff had plenty in supply. When you pay for unlimited hors d’oeuvres, it’s nice to hear people had their fill and we “got what we paid for.” My husband and I were too busy taking photos to make it to cocktail hour, but the staff was nice enough to bring some leftovers to our dinner table. My husband complimented Page (I believe he is the F&B director-SUPER polite and helpful) on the beef wellington, so then, completely unsolicited, Page brought my husband another two-tiered tray of beef wellington. Gestures like that showed how much the people who helped with my wedding at this resort truly cared about our experience. Page went above and beyond the entire evening to make sure my husband and I had everything we needed. I highly recommend MBOR for any future bride--you won't be disappointed in any are! Great location, great food, great staff, and great picture opportunities! Working with Corrin is a dream and you will be happy you chose her & this resort.

ly- everything you could ever want in a coordinator. MBOR is a great location, I highly recommend having your ceremony here, on the beach (weather permitting). MBOR only has one event per day (unlike some larger hotels)& they are sure to give you all of their attention. I think it is the most beautifully designed hotel on the island. The interiors are upscale & elegant with hints of Italian influence & the exterior spaces reflect the same with a lot of lush landscaping. The theme of our wedding was upscale/modern beach with a twist of old-Hollywood- and Marco Beach Ocean Resort is definitely all of these things. Our reception was actually held on the veranda of Marco Beach Ocean Resort's restaurant: Sale e Pepe. The veranda is perfect for cocktails, where guests can watch the sunset & chat with each other. We love the beach so much we also opted to have our dinner on the veranda, which worked out perfectly. Our guests (most of whom were from the Northeast) loved having dinner outside & soaking up the good weather in a gorgeous location. On the day of, Corrin was calm, helpful & on her game- she made sure everything and everyone was where it/they should be; I had little to nothing to worry about. The service staff was very accommodating, we loved everyone- from the banquet manager to the bartender to the servers who zipped in and out. The food. The food is absolutely amazing. When we went for our tasting, we were absolutely blown away with how perfect everything was- it was so hard to make a decision. In fact, we ended up offering our guests a much larger menu than MBOR normally provides, but they were more than willing to accommodate our requests. We received many compliments throughout the night and many days following our wedding & we can say without hesitation that our wedding was wonderful because Marco Beach Ocean Resort.

Would definitely stay here again!

ails. I would definitely look into this place before any other in Naples or Marco Island area.

iries and requests. Because of her hard work, we were able to relax and enjoy our wedding day & not worry about the details (because they were being taken care of for us!!) Another hotel coordinator, Jamie Marsh, was actually there for our wedding day (as Corrin had a prior commitment) and though we were nervous at first, found her to be just as fabulous as Corrin. We could not have asked for a better wedding site (BEAUTIFUL white beaches and the hotel has great architecture!) or better people to work with. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING MY WEDDING PERFECT! :)

ay was great. The wedding staff was excellent, i didn't have a worry all day they took care of everything flawlessly- from set of of ceremony, to serving dinner (great food!), to the reception, it flowed great. I wish I could do this wedding 100x again it was so perfect!

ay! Corrin made us feel so special! I can not thank her enough and the MBOR is lucky to have her! She organized all the details and the day ran very smoothly! Not only is Corrin amazing, but the guest rooms are stunning, all of our guests had an amazing time! The food was amazing as well and you really feel as though you are having a fine meal, not just banquet food! All in all I am so happy we found the Marco Beach Ocean Resort and were married there! Marco Beach Ocean resort is a great find if you are looking for more personal service and a more intimate setting than some of the Marco alternatives. Everyone with the hotel helped make our wedding day and weekend so specal!

nly wedding that day. The food was wonderful our coordinater was very helpful as well.

music, photograpy, flowers, cake, etc. The restaurant and bar staff were gracious and helpful, and the food was excellent. Everything just seemed to come together on that day without us having to worry about it. Suggestion to brides: consider the terrace for your ceremony. We had the rare December Marco Island rainstorm on our wedding day, which kept us from having the ceremony on the beach. I hadn't even considered a Plan B, but we moved the ceremony to the terrace, and loved the setting, view, etc. It's more private than the beach, although nothing beats marco beach at sunset for photos (luckily it cleared up in time for us to go down after the ceremony). We had so much fun - wish we could do it again!!

all of our small details and did a wonderful job at making our day personal to us! The beach is gorgeous and the reception was elegant and romantic. If I had to do our wedding day over again I would not change a thing!

as excellent to work with and was always available if I had any questions. I would highly recommend the Marco Beach Ocean Resort!

absolutely wonderful and the wait staff was very helpful and polite.