Danielle and Gino’s wedding was a very special one for me, not just because they were wonderful, and not just because Isla Mujeres, Cancun was a dream wedding destination; but because it was the start of a new turn in my wedding photography – the start of EllaFoto!
Gino (otherwise known as Luigi) was the groom, and after meeting him and getting to know both him and Danielle over the 4 days I was in Cancun with them, I found out what a passion Gino had for photography himself! One thing led to another, and here we are, starting our brand new Wedding and Portrait business! ‘Ella’ stands for Erin Lassahn and Luigi Amasia!
But I’d hate to skip over the importance of Danielle and Gino’s wedding for them as a couple, and for their friends and family. From the moment I met both of them, they welcomed me into their circle of friends as graciously as anyone could, and not only that, it was instantly clear to me why everyone was so thrilled to be at their wedding as well – because the two of them are such a beautiful couple, a great example of two people truly in love.
Danielle and Gino were married at a local Catholic Church on the island, and then we all took a nice ferry ride around the island to the Zama Beach Club. The club was absolutely gorgeous! It had a long dock leading us straight to a very modern but serene layout of blue wading pools, wooden lounge chairs, pristine white sand and palm trees! The wedding was organized by Tiffany of SunHorse Weddings.
How about some photos of this dream wedding!!
It’s not every day you get tropical blue water as a backdrop:
Danielle’s mother looked so beautiful and happy!
Danielle and Gino, wanting to do something different than the standard bridesmaid attire, had Vietnamese “ao dai” tunics made turning their travels in Asia last year. What a fun way to mix it up! Danielle, Gino, their family and wedding party all were up for some fun, colorful group portraits. You can’t beat the bright Mexican colors!
The whole reception was outside, at a beautiful tropical paradise club (or that’s how I think of it) with minimalistic decor and beautiful paper lanterns. After all you don’t need to do a lot to dress up white sandy beaches and palm trees!
This photo of Danielle and Gino quite possibly could be my favorite from the whole trip…
Danielle looks so serenely stunning here…
During the speeches pretty much everyone was worked up and emotional, but especially during Francesca’s speech. Fran is Gino’s sister as well as Danielle’s best friend, and from what I understand could be credited with aiding the couple in getting together!
Thanks Danielle and Gino! I was so happy to be a part of your wedding, and even happier to be your friend and photography partner!
-Erin
