Samantha & Eric
Wedding Party
Christine Petrillo
Mother of the Bride
I became the person I am because of my mother! Not only is she beautiful but she is funny and smart and I hope to be half the person she is one day!
Damon Petrillo
Father of the Bride
My father is one of the hardest working people I have ever met. He has always been my rock and I couldn’t love him more for that! Teaches me to always laugh and to never grow up!
Cathy Lester
Mother of the Groom
What can I say about my mom besides she is amazing! While being able to raise 3 boys, Dan being her favorite of course (joking kind of), she never stopped being there for all 3 of us. She is also now the best Grammy in the world. We love you mom!
John Lester
Father of the Groom
Dad has been the strength of our family our whole lives. From showing us how to play sports, to taking the same career path he did for 38yrs! Dad you are a great role model and an amazing Poppa! We love you!
Jenna Petrillo
Maid of Honor
Being the older sister, I’m sure it was never easy dealing with Ally and I! Jenna, this wedding wouldn’t have been possible without all of the hard work you did for us! Thank you for always being there (and dealing with me!)
Daniel Lester
Best Man
Well now there is Dan the golden child! He is my best man for a reason, he could do no wrong besides becoming a fireman! But I must say he is a great father and husband which I hope to be one day just like him.
Alexandra Petrillo
Bridesmaid
Although you’re in Ohio, our bond will never die. You’ve been an amazing sister and friend throughout all these years, accepting Eric like he’s your own brother and I can’t wait for many more memories to come.
Christopher Lester
Groomsman
Chris is my “little” brother which is not true at all for those of you who know him! Chris is an amazing younger brother with a heart of gold! But he will never be a better softball player then me no matter what anyone says!
Kayla Haas
Bridesmaid
You’ve been the fourth sister for too many years to count. I couldn’t imagine this day without you! Thank you for accepting me for my weird self :).
Robert Harris
Groomsman
Bobby Harris! Bobby Harris! The other half of the blonde bombshells, and the master of all parties! Can’t wait to show off our sweet dance moves at our wedding!
Lauren Gedris
Bridesmaid
So thankful Eric made me friends with you! Throughout the past 5 years, we’ve become so close and I can’t wait to continue this and build many more memories.
James Gedris
Groomsman
Jimmy is part of the group of friends we call “The Thread”. Jimmy and I go as far back as AYSO soccer and we were arch rivals, now we do everything together, from bartending at Finnegans, to teaching me how to play golf, oh and moving him 9x but who’s counting!
Cheryl DiNoia
Bridesmaid
Cheryl has always been like a second mom to me. From the Michaels days to having my first apartment under her roof and now Cheryl being a mom of two. She’s an amazing person and has taught me so much. Forever greatful for having you in my life!
Matthew Keating
Groomsman
Bibbity Bopp!!! Matt is also part of “The thread” as we call it! Matt’s family and my family go way back so it is only fitting that we became great friends! It’s so amazing to be friends with the greatest free throw shooter of all time at Elmira College!
Gina Nethercott
Bridesmaid
Gina is the most thoughtful person I’ve ever met! Always helping and willing to give the shirt off her back! Might I add, she’s one hell of a singer and dancer and her baking is out of this world. I can’t wait to dance the night away with you!!!
Robert Nethercott
Groomsman
Rob is also a member of “The Thread”, and is my only one eyed friend! I have known rob my whole life and he is one of my best friends and I am proud to be called “uncle” by his kids!
Jenna Boonthanakit
Bridesmaid
Jenna Boon! So happy you trained me as a busgirl and hostess at Mcarthurs because if I never started working there, I would have never met you! Love traveling with you, your honesty all the time and all of our late nights!
Chris Surace
Groomsman
Chris and I became best friends way back in the “Thirsty Turtle” days of our lives, and I don’t think we have stopped having fun since! Chris has shown me how hard work and determination (while also being lazy) has brought him great success in life!
Robert Carroll
Groomsman
Bob! Bob and I knew we were going to be best friends when he came into Valhalla Station after every softball game and ate wings and drank beer all night! Bob is a great man and is always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone at anytime! (For some wings and beers as payment)
Michael Cervone
Groomsman
Putz! Mike and I have been best friends since we were in diapers! From riding our bikes all around town, to have the amazing honor of being The Godfather of his beautiful daughter Sofia! Mike and I once opened up our own landscaping company until on the first day he almost died when a tree limb almost fell on him.(needless to say we shut down shop)
Angelo DeCarlo
Groomsman
Angelo while being my shortest friend,(sorry Ang had to do it) has the biggest heart! Angelo and I also bartended at Finnegans together and also helped move jimmy 9x, this goes to show you that Ang will always be there to lend a helping hand, and will do anything for anyone!
Justin Jacobsen
Groomsman
Justin aka “Boy” is probably one of the first “probies” my dad took a liking too at the firehouse. Which in turn he became one of my best friends as well! Jj is also part of the “The Thread” and may also be the greatest detective in all the land! #Greatone
Luke Oliveri
Groomsman
Luke while often being mistaken as me, which is not a bad thing, loves to dress like me at all the weddings we go to for some reason. Luke is also part of “The Thread” and a great friend who is always willing to help out in anyway possible!
Nasir Rashad
Groomsman
Nas- the man, the myth, the legend! I must say Nas has been an amazing addition to our family in many different ways! He is a great baseball player but will never be able to beat me in beer pong! So glad he is a part of our wedding!
Matthew Nethercott
Usher
Matt we are honored that you are part of our special day! I am also so honored to be your sponsor for confirmation, you are growing up to be an amazing young man and we couldn’t be more proud!
Corry Smith
Usher
Get ready for some hugs! Corry is the best hug giver and is going to be one of the best ushers there has ever been! Never change corry! We love you
Kaiden Smith
Usher
Kaiden, promise you won’t grow too tall before the wedding!! We love you so much and love watching you grow throughout the years! Before you know it, you’ll be throwing Eric in the pool, not the other way around :)!
Makayla Nethercott
Flower Girl
Eric and I are so happy you are apart of this special day! We can’t wait to see how beautiful you’ll look as our flower girl. We love watching you grow older as the years go. Many more to come.
Aidan Lester
Ring Bearer
Aidan is my Godson and my big boy! You are going to be the best ring bearer there ever was and we can’t wait to see you on our special day! We love you big boy!
Kieran Lester
Ring Bearer
Kieran is my “little monster”! He along with his brother will be “ring security” on our wedding day, and I have complete confidence he won’t lose the rings or throw them! We love you buddy!