Weddings at Casa Ybel Resort: sanibel wedding

Fall Wedding #3

Mr. and Mrs. Ullrich

Our final tented wedding of the year was one to remember! The Sutter/Ullrich wedding, on November 21, 2009, was gorgeous from beginning to end.

This wonderful couple utilized the planning service of Patricia Slater (Weddings by the Sea, http://www.sanibelcaptivaweddings.com/) to help them achieve their wedding day success. The event was just perfect, as was the weather!

Sanibel's own fantastic photographer, Frank Simonetti (http://www.franksimonetti.com/) captured this day beautifully, and was kind enough to share some of the fantastic photos with us!! Enjoy this glimpse into this couple's amazing day!!

Trying to keep the bride from seeing her groom before the first look

The groomsmen got really creative with it

First look-her face says it all

I think he approves!!

Gorgeous ladies! How great are these bridesmaids dresses?

Beautiful Couple

Let's go get married!!

He is serious about this marriage!

Look at those arch pieces...super gorgeous!

I just love her facial expressions

I now pronounce you, Husband and Wife

True love

Great shot, and daring!

How gorgeous are they?! I love her big doe eyes

Pretty escort card table

The sweetheart table, all florals by Floral Artistry

Beautiful centerpieces and table numbers

Candlelit and romantic

View of the sweetheart table with the pretty white tent lights

Another great shot of the centerpieces

The most beautiful sunset, with the perfect couple!!

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ullrich!! Be sure to come see us again!! We will keep your memories of Casa Ybel safe and sound.

Fall Wedding #2

Theresa Campbell and Don Espey were married at Casa Ybel on November 7, 2009. I can honestly say, Theresa was one of the most stunning brides I have ever seen. Not only was she an absolute breeze to plan with, but she is one of the sweetest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Theresa is also just as beautiful on the outside as she is on the inside, as you will see in the pictures. To top things off, her fiancee was JUST as nice and handsome...come to think of it, the whole family was awesome. It is so nice to work with a group that just makes you smile. The wedding day went off without a hitch, and we were so lucky to have hosted it.

A big thanks to Julie Goodacre for capturing the images below, and sharing them with us.

(http://www.juliegoodacrephoto.com/)

The ceremony site

Arch, adorned with green spider mums, white roses, white stargazer lilies, blue hyacinth, and lavender

All flowers done by the amazing Sue Bain at Signature Floral

(http://www.signature-florals.com/)

Beautiful chair clusters

Didn't I tell you she is STUNNING?!

Don isn't too shabby himself

Mr. and Mrs. Espey!

The bride and her beloved pooch

Surrounded by nature

LOVED this cake

The Adirondack chairs were the perfect topper for this beach themed cake-BEFORE...

....aaaand after. Just as beautiful on the inside!

Pretty floral centerpieces by Sue

The buffet...we start with an assorted vegetable medley and roasted red potatoes...

Move on to Veal Oscar with a Rich Hollandaise Sauce, and Mahi Mahi with a Mango Salsa...

Finish off with Roasted Tenderloin of Beef Carved by a Chef...delicious

This day was just perfect for our lovely bride and groom, and we were so fortunate to have hosted it. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Espey and best of luck in your future!!

Fall Weddings

Oh, the Fall Season in SWFL. Sunny, breezy, warm, and amazing. It is no wonder that we are so super busy during the months of October and November.

This is why, my wonderful followers, I have been such a bad little blogger. I know you want to see more amazing weddings from us, and I promise, I will deliver!! I have my generous and talented photographers sending me weddings every day, and I will spend the next couple of weeks getting them all posted. I only wish I had pictures from every single wedding we have done in these two months!!

Over the coming weeks, I will be posting every wedding I have pictures from, and we have some GREAT ONES!!

Lets start with the Pilat/Mirabella Wedding...

Date: October 18, 2009

Couple: Megan Pilat and Paul Mirabella

Setting: Perfect Day on Sanibel Island

I just adored working with Megan and Paul to plan their special day. Megan was very particular, organized, and knew what she want to a T!!! She poured so much time and attention to detail into every element of her wedding day, and it paid off. From the beautiful branch wishing tree, to the meticulously hand made sand dollar escort cards, this wedding was perfect beach chic.

Here are some of my favorite images from the day, shot by the always fabulous Jesse Netsch!

(http://www.jessenetschphotography.com/)

LOVED these signs

Her Bridesmaids were stunning in multi-colored dresses from J.Crew

Adorable Signs for Shoe Station

Even a sweet one for the bridal party only!

The beach was so pretty that day

The bride made these starfish and pearl aisle markers

The bride also hand made her programs. They were topped with Seashells with the bride and grooms name and date on them, to be used during the service for the shell ceremony