News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano, wedded Richard Morgan Cassara, 45, better known as Coach Mo Cassara to the many basketball players he's led, in a day that seamlessly melded the traditional and modern on 28 August 2014. The bride, 39, a daughter of Grace DiStefano and Thomas C. DiStefano of Hauppauge in her glamorous gown, got down on the dance floor to do "the worm," a scene-stealing moment that sums up the spirited event.
"Although I’ve been in so many weddings and to so much more, being the bride is definitely different and certainly something new," said DiStefano with excitement.
News 12's Elisa DiStefano Married Mo Cassara At Oheka Castle
Serving a dozen of weddings as an attendant, it was finally the big day for News 12 Long Island's DeStefano. She seemed so beautiful on the big day in a lavender three-quarter length gown.
And for the wedding party, "We had a lot of people to move around," said Cassara, who rented two full-size buses and several vans to transport guests from the ceremony to the reception. The bride and groom traveled in a white antique Rolls-Royce.
"I didn't have a traditional wedding party, but I wanted my family involved," said DiStefano, who, in lieu of bridesmaids, had a matron of honor, her sister, Diana Savarese, and a man of honor, her brother, Thomas DiStefano.
One of the most emotional moments of the night came when the bride invited her grandparents Elena and John Giordano, both 88, onto to the floor. The couple, celebrating their 66th wedding anniversary, danced to their own wedding song, "You Made Me Love You," recorded by Judy Garland. There wasn't a dry eye. That made the wedding party a superb than what it was required.
The groom, who changed from his tux into a white dinner jacket, was unsurprised by his bride's dance moves. "She gave that wedding dress a full workout," he said with a laugh. With a band, The Mystic, and a DJ, The Echo Agency, the dance floor was mobbed the entire night.
So there began the celebration of their married life. All we Let hope a happy married life to the couple!!
The beautiful couple started to share their love in the year 2012. It was Jamie Stuart, News 12's sports reporter who thought they might be a match, and asked DiStefano for her phone number to pass along. She refused. "I didn't know anything about basketball or him," DiStefano said. "I told Jamie to give him my email."
A witty note led to a first date, which, by both accounts did not go well. DiStefano asked Cassara what his "real" job was, aside from coaching a Division 1 basketball team. "In my mind, I thought I was a big deal, and in her mind, she was a big deal," Cassara said. "Our egos were crushed," he continued, but "we met our match." A few dates later, it was what it was meant to be. Now, both of them are very much optimistic and believe they are made for each other.
Finally, Elisa DiStefano writes "Marriage is wonderful. I am so blessed to have the best partner … and I truly am excited for every day. "
Elisa DiStefano and Husband Mo Cassara Expecting Second Baby
DeStefano and her husband Cassara have a son together named Christian Thomas Cassara born in August 2016. The baby boy is 2 years of age at present.
It is, in fact, happy and exciting news for the couple as the couple is soon to welcome another member in the family.
She is pregnant with their second baby!
DiStefano is so happy to flaunt her baby bump on social media i.e. Instagram where she has 26.9k followers.
The couple who completed four years of marriage anniversary in August 2018 and they are yet to celebrate more joy and wonders in the family.
Here's one of her post where the proud mother shared a beautiful sonogram report:
Well, we are desperate to see the new member in the family!
Mo Cassara: Wiki
- Born on 10 July 1973 in Canton, New York.
- He was Hofstra University's men's head coach from 2010-2013.
- He completed graduation from St. Lawrence University and Worcester Academy.
- He was an assistant coach at the Boston College and the University of Dayton.
- He is the owner of two restaurants in Point Lookout, NY named Point Ale House and Mo'Nelisa Italian Restaurant.
News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano, wedded Richard Morgan Cassara, 45, better known as Coach Mo Cassara to the many basketball players he's led, in a day that seamlessly melded the traditional and modern on 28 August 2014. The bride, 39, a daughter of Grace DiStefano and Thomas C. DiStefano of Hauppauge in her glamorous gown, got down on the dance floor to do "the worm," a scene-stealing moment that sums up the spirited event.
"Although I’ve been in so many weddings and to so much more, being the bride is definitely different and certainly something new," said DiStefano with excitement.
News 12's Elisa DiStefano Married Mo Cassara At Oheka Castle
Serving a dozen of weddings as an attendant, it was finally the big day for News 12 Long Island's DeStefano. She seemed so beautiful on the big day in a lavender three-quarter length gown.
And for the wedding party, "We had a lot of people to move around," said Cassara, who rented two full-size buses and several vans to transport guests from the ceremony to the reception. The bride and groom traveled in a white antique Rolls-Royce.
"I didn't have a traditional wedding party, but I wanted my family involved," said DiStefano, who, in lieu of bridesmaids, had a matron of honor, her sister, Diana Savarese, and a man of honor, her brother, Thomas DiStefano.
One of the most emotional moments of the night came when the bride invited her grandparents Elena and John Giordano, both 88, onto to the floor. The couple, celebrating their 66th wedding anniversary, danced to their own wedding song, "You Made Me Love You," recorded by Judy Garland. There wasn't a dry eye. That made the wedding party a superb than what it was required.
The groom, who changed from his tux into a white dinner jacket, was unsurprised by his bride's dance moves. "She gave that wedding dress a full workout," he said with a laugh. With a band, The Mystic, and a DJ, The Echo Agency, the dance floor was mobbed the entire night.
So there began the celebration of their married life. All we Let hope a happy married life to the couple!!
The beautiful couple started to share their love in the year 2012. It was Jamie Stuart, News 12's sports reporter who thought they might be a match, and asked DiStefano for her phone number to pass along. She refused. "I didn't know anything about basketball or him," DiStefano said. "I told Jamie to give him my email."
A witty note led to a first date, which, by both accounts did not go well. DiStefano asked Cassara what his "real" job was, aside from coaching a Division 1 basketball team. "In my mind, I thought I was a big deal, and in her mind, she was a big deal," Cassara said. "Our egos were crushed," he continued, but "we met our match." A few dates later, it was what it was meant to be. Now, both of them are very much optimistic and believe they are made for each other.
Finally, Elisa DiStefano writes "Marriage is wonderful. I am so blessed to have the best partner … and I truly am excited for every day. "
Elisa DiStefano and Husband Mo Cassara Expecting Second Baby
DeStefano and her husband Cassara have a son together named Christian Thomas Cassara born in August 2016. The baby boy is 2 years of age at present.
It is, in fact, happy and exciting news for the couple as the couple is soon to welcome another member in the family.
She is pregnant with their second baby!
DiStefano is so happy to flaunt her baby bump on social media i.e. Instagram where she has 26.9k followers.
The couple who completed four years of marriage anniversary in August 2018 and they are yet to celebrate more joy and wonders in the family.
Here's one of her post where the proud mother shared a beautiful sonogram report:
Well, we are desperate to see the new member in the family!
Mo Cassara: Wiki
- Born on 10 July 1973 in Canton, New York.
- He was Hofstra University's men's head coach from 2010-2013.
- He completed graduation from St. Lawrence University and Worcester Academy.
- He was an assistant coach at the Boston College and the University of Dayton.
- He is the owner of two restaurants in Point Lookout, NY named Point Ale House and Mo'Nelisa Italian Restaurant.