Eric & Amanda
Wedding Party
Sammi Finkenthal
Maid of Honor
Sammi, Amanda's one and only sister, and best friend since birth, has been there for her through thick and thin, and has always been someone Amanda could rely on. Sammi and Amanda have some of the best memories together and enjoy dancing, laughing till they start crying, and being the first people they go to in need of advice on life. Sammi is currently studying marketing and graphic design at the University of Mount Union.
Matt Ashford
Best Man
Eric and Matt originally met playing on the same Twinsburg travel soccer team in grade school. It would not be until high school when they struck up the inseparable friendship they know today when they realized they were both attending the University of Mount Union, where they would decide to become roommates for the better part of two years. Matt now also lives in Lakewood where he coaches soccer for Lakewood High School.
Michelle Burke
Maid of Honor
Amanda met Michelle shortly after moving to Lakewood after college, becoming practically inseparable after meeting for the first time. Michelle spends a lot of time with Amanda at the gym, at our house, and enjoying fun things to do with each other around the Cleveland area.
Corbin Hershberger
Bridesmaid
Corbin recently joined the Finkenthal family, getting married to Tyler earlier this summer. Corbin met Amanda 6 years ago when Tyler brought her home for the first time and since then Amanda has considered her a sister. Amanda and Corbin enjoy sharing jokes, laughter, and talking about life. Corbin recently graduated from law school in Alabama and moved home to remain close with her current and soon to be families.
Cassidy Andexler
Bridesmaid
Cassidy met Amanda while they were in preschool and would spend their entire childhood as close friends growing up in Aurora, OH. Cassidy and Amanda would eventually attend the University of Mount Union together and spent 3 years as roommates. Cassidy and Amanda enjoyed working out together, playing volleyball, and their countless movie nights.
Emily O'Connor
Bridesmaid
Emily is one of Eric's younger sisters, and originally met Amanda over 4 years ago when Eric introduced her to his family. Amanda enjoys how easy going and fun to be around Emily has been throughout the course of their relationship and can't wait to consider her a sister. Emily is currently obtaining her doctorate of physical therapy at Ohio State University.
Elyse O'Connor
Bridesmaid
Elyse is Eric's youngest sister and also met Amanda over 4 years ago. Amanda enjoys Elyse's relatable personality and how much she has treated Amanda like a friend during she and Eric's relationship. Amanda is very much looking forward to calling Elyse her sister and continuing to grow their relationship together. Elyse is currently studying interior design at Miami University in Ohio.
Adam Nagy
Groomsman
Eric and Adam met in the same fraternity pledge class in college. They quickly became very close friends over their passion for EDM music, Gamecube, and sharing laughs over their friends at the ATΩ house. Adam became roommates with Eric and Amanda after college for 2 years in Lakewood.
Tyler Finkenthal
Groomsman
Tyler is the older brother of the bride and soon to be brother-in-law of the groom. Tyler met Eric during their time at Mount Union and grew closer during the course of Eric and Amanda’s relationship. Tyler is currently in his general surgery residency after finishing his doctorate at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dylan Smilie
Groomsman
Eric met Dylan when he was a sophomore in college where they lived across the hall from each other in Bica Ross Hall at Mount Union. Both Eric and Dylan ended up pledging ATΩ at the same time and would immediately decide to become roommates in the fraternity house where Dylan became one of Eric’s closest friends to this day.
BJ Steiner
Groomsman
BJ was also a pledge brother with Eric at the ATΩ fraternity. During their time in the brotherhood, BJ and Eric became close friends through their bonding at the waking hours of the morning, often times playing Rocket League together till 4-5 AM on the weekends after full nights of partying. Their friendship continues to this day where they still connect over video games with BJ residing in Columbus, OH
William Martin
Groomsman
Eric and William met during Eric’s junior year of college while William was joining ATΩ his freshman year. William and Eric share the same academic background majoring in Accounting and Finance and are now both employed at Ernst & Young in Cleveland where they work side by side and continue their close friendship. William would also become roommates with Eric and Amanda after college for 2 years.