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Casa Ybel Resort

Casa Ybel Resort

Sanibel, FL
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    Amazing experience!!

    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 decorations 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!!
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    Amazing! Beautiful. Stunning 11/10!

    I had my wedding on April 2, 2022. I could not have been any more pleased with the service and experience I was given. From beginning to end it was perfect. Joanne Kreise​, Event Manager was there to guide me and was extremely down to earth, we all felt like she was family to us!! The staff was great and the rooms are beautiful. We traveled from ny/ Boston and will be forever talking about our wedding. It was simply stunning. I had the best vendors that Joanne recommended, my wedding planner was Cococluna, and my photographer was Laura Palacios, makeup: Jaz.mua on IG, and hair sarah baker, Daniel Lamey for Officant, all that entertainment for dj.. isnt she lovely florals…. Casa y bel only allows professionals in their center… from beginning to END casa y bel provided an amazing wedding for me. Joanne will be there for you if you are lucky enough to meet her! I also hosted my welcome party the night before upstairs which was awesome!! And after the weddinf was over we rented the bar inside for more drinks partying and pizza:) which i highly recommend!!!!!! pictures for this place do not do Justice, and the FOOD is amazing! I loved the chef! And our guests loved the pool bar all weekend!
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    Wedding coordinator

    Thank you for making my wedding amazing and memorable xo
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    Traci C. Sent on 10/20/2021
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    Picture Perfect

    We searched many venues in our quest for a destination beach wedding. We live in Illinois, and had to plan everything from a far. When we saw Casa Ybel, we knew this was the place. Nothing else compared to the luxury and beauty of this venue!

    Jessica and Joanne, and all the staff that we came into contact with, including Robert at the Thistle lodge, were phenomenal. We decided on a beach side ceremony, with a patio cocktail hour, and dinner upstairs in the waterfront room.

    JoAnne was very helpful and communicative during the entire planning process. She even picked me up from my room and drove me and my daughter to the ceremony site in a golf cart so we didn’t have to walk and be seen. She and her staff also set up all of our decor, and did a beautiful job.

    The food was fantastic. All of our guests raves about everything…from the shellfish bar at cocktail hour, to their main course. The serving staff was excellent.

    We can’t wait to go back and celebrate our anniversaries here! It will forever be one of our favorite places.

    Highly recommend!
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    Dan S. Sent on 04/12/2021
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    Look no further

    Married 4/7/21 can’t say enough about how beautiful Casa Ybel is and how outstanding the wedding coordinator Joanne was thru the entire process. What a huge help with every little detail. Then on to the dinner wow top of the charts unbelievable food to die for can’t wait to celebrate our anniversary there. 5 stars + to the entire event from planning to the big day.
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    Christina N. Sent on 04/12/2021
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    Beach Wedding

    We had such a great experience with Joanne at Casa Ybel . She was so attentive to everything we wanted, easy to work with and professional. She made our wedding FUN and STRESS-FREE ! She provided anything and everything we needed although we chose to keep it simple. She handled my family and friends perfectly and gave us everything we asked for on this day . From the perfect beach wedding , to a Beautiful dinner at the Thistle Lodge, we could not have asked for anything more!! The resort was picture perfect and the restaurant had the best food ! We look forward to anniversary’s there every year ! When it comes down to choosing Casa Ybel and Joanne for picking your wedding, We recommend them highly!
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    Madison Sent on 03/25/2021
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    The most beautiful wedding Venue!

    The second I stepped foot on the property I knew this was the venue! 🥰 The views are breathtaking and the food is TOP NOTCH! Whether you’re looking for a beach wedding or a wedding filled with lush greenery, Casa Ybel truly has it all! Joanne and Jessica did a beautiful job helping me every step of the way throughout our whole wedding process! They are so accommodating and genuinely care that your wedding day go off exactly how you envision it. We held our rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception here and they put on each event to perfection! Once we arrived on site, every staff member was courteous and helpful. Did I mention the landscape is beautiful in photos?! Our whole day felt luxurious and to perfection! Our guests are still raving about how beautiful our wedding was and how the food was the best they have eaten at a wedding. Thank you Joanne and Casa Ybel for making our wedding day so magical! We cannot wait to stay again and relive such a beautiful day!
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    Perfect Wedding

    Tori Weatherford was so amazing and helped us to get every detail perfect!
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    A dream come true!

    Tori was excellent, words cannot express the gratitude we feel for having such a professional person in charge of our dream day. She was very attentive and respectful towards our family. Their staff at that night was incredibly wonderful, respectful and friendly. The place seemed like a dream come true. impeccable words cannot describe the happiness I felt about having our dream day come true!
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    Milay Sent on 03/20/2019
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    I would pick them again!!

    Incredible views, beautiful beaches, gorgeous rooms and super fun staff! We knew this was our place the moment We saw it. Our wedding on 2-9-19 was a dream come true. Tori brought my nautical vision to life and my guests were blown away by how gorgeous it was. Jessica was above and beyond also and Tori is the best at what she does. We plan to stay here every year on our anniversary.
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    Lori C. Sent on 01/05/2019
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    i read reviews and saw photos of this venue on the internet. I was not disappointed.

    I dealt with Jessica over the phone regarding my wedding. I had never been to Sanibel and did not know what to expect. She was very helpful and had great suggestions and ideas. I highly recommend Casa Ybel. Everything discussed was as planned and the private room in the restaurant where we had our dinner afterwards was perfect. Great service and food!
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    Caitlin Sent on 05/27/2018
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    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!
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    Siusan Sent on 04/22/2018
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    Casa Ybel flawlessly executed our wedding. Tori was responsive, kind, and flexible. The entire staff was exceptional, and the venue and setting- breathtaking. I wish I could redo the day a million more times! I would highly recommend Casa Ybel, and will surely be visiting the property in the future.
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    Lauren Sent on 12/05/2017
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    If you are planning a destination wedding and want to have your family and friends gather at a beautiful resort on the water....this is the place to go. Food and accommodations are off the charts!
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    22Fe29474Bb57717Deb6E7B37739567D40A0C5E1 Sent on 10/21/2017
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    Simply AMAZING! We worked with Tori for our destination wedding and she was so helpful, it took away any of the worries I had about planning from a distance. Quick to respond to my, sometimes numerous, emails Tori made sure everything was perfect. The entire wedding weekend was simply amazing. The grounds of Casa Ybel were beautiful; you'd hardly know Hurricane Irma had hit less than an month before. All of the staff went above and beyond and the food was outstanding. Our guests are still talking about how our wedding was they've been too! Our day was perfect and I cannot say enough good things about Tori and the staff.
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    Jeanine Sent on 11/06/2016
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    We had an intimate wedding on Oct 21. Tori and the staff catered to our every request while juggling so many other high priority events. We were treated exceptionally well and could not have requested a more breathtaking venue. We also had the opportunity to stay at the resort for a few nights. Wonderful beach facing suites. No complaints at all. Casa Ybel made our entire wedding vision become a reality. Perfect for a party of 16 or 160. Can't wait to visit again.
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    Jenna Sent on 10/23/2016
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    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.
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    So far it has been a great experience. Jessica and Tori are so helpful. Excited for our big day!
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    Chelsey Sent on 06/09/2016
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    I had my destination wedding at Casa Ybel on May 21, 2016, and it was absolutely everything I dreamed of and more! The resort itself is absolutely stunning: the grounds are beautifully manicured and lush, creating a gorgeous tropical setting right on the beautiful white sand beaches. The pool area is also a lot of fun and a great area to relax and unwind, while the staff at Coconuts Bar and Grill whip up some delicious cocktails and food! And although the suites are a bit pricey, they are well worth the money. They are extremely spacious, beautifully appointed, and they ALL have full kitchens and wonderfully large balconies (or patios) with lovely views of the water! I was originally a bit apprehensive of planning a wedding out of state, but Tori and Jessica are amazing at what they do. Every step of the way, Tori was extremely responsive and communicative with my countless questions and concerns. And on the day of our big event, everything from start to finish was flawlessly executed. We got married on the beach and had a beautiful tented reception on the lawn. The ONLY complaint I have about our day was the no-seeums that ate us and our guests alive. For those of you not familiar with these obnoxious bugs, they are basically the equivalent of sand fleas. Although there's not much you can do about nature, and Casa Ybel did provide a bug spray stand, I highly recommend Casa Ybel use fans to assist in keeping the bugs away from the tent during this time of year. We were horrified when a couple of our guests told us they ended up in urgent care in the following days because the no-seeum bites were so bad. Fans would also help to keep guests cool under the tent when the Florida humidity kicks in. Other than that, everything else was perfect. If you're looking for an extremely memorable and gorgeous location for your wedding in Florida, I highly recommend Casa Ybel. We can't wait to return for future anniversary celebrations!
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    Alexis Sent on 05/21/2016
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    We had a 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.
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    Meggi Sent on 04/17/2016
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    Tori was perfect. Answered every question right away, made everything run so smoothly living states away!! The grounds were breathtaking!!!!! Thank you for the best day of our lives.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 11/15/2015
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    We just had our perfect destination wedding on 11/6/15 at the beautiful Casa Ybel. I am so happy we decided to have our wedding here and couldn't have been more pleased with the way everything turned out. Tori was absolutely amazing! She was quick to respond to my emails and phone calls and always friendly and professional. She took care of everything! This destination bride didn't have to worry about anything and really didn't feel stressed. It was wonderful knowing that everything was taken care of. Our guests are still raving about how much they loved the resort. Every staff member we came in contact with was wonderful. The food was very good and everything was served in a timely manner. I have zero complaints! The wedding was everything I could have hoped for and more!
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    Casa Ybel Resort is not only a beautiful place to have a wedding, but it is a memorable place to have one. I could not be happier in my decision to book this resort as my wedding venue. It was the perfect place for my fairytale wedding. Not only is it a stunning location, but the staff is kindhearted and professional, the food is superb, the wedding coordinator is sweet and talented, and the list goes on! We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all at Casa Ybel Resort and every single one of the events was storybook perfect.
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    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 start of communicating with Jessica Pasek, I knew I was in great hands! Jessica put me in contact with Tori Weatherford, her 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 guests were raving about the beautiful, warm & sweet staff and venue. Loved every second of it -- cannot wait to go back for our anniversaries!
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    I planned my wedding in five months and chose Casa Ybel. Other than my husband, it was the best decision I ever made. I was uncertain of how to proceed with the planning, as I am from New York, but Tori Weatherford handled all of my inquiries - anytime-day or night. I realized that the florists, musicians and photographers book up years in advance of a wedding, but Tori guided me every step of the way -even to a dentist when my tooth chipped as I came off the plane the day before my wedding.

    My wedding was last weekend and it truly was everything that I ever wanted and more. The staff could not have been more pleasant and helpful. Tori was on site and it ran so smoothly. I literally shipped boxes from NY and on the day of the wedding--I quickly gave Tori and Jeremy my ideas to execute my vision and without hesitation, they took control and got it done---exactly as I envisioned.

    Our wedding party spent the weekend at Casa Ybel and Coconuts Tiki Bar. Chris the bartender was awesome! It was such a memorable weekend thanks to Tori and staff at Casa Ybel and Coconuts.

    Thank you. Kim
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