Amanda & Michael
Wedding Party
Mindy Sheikh
Matron of Honor
Sister and best friend of the bride. Mindy has been a wonderful role model and mentor throughout Amanda's life ever since she graciously started sharing the spotlight just before her 6th birthday. As children, Mindy and Amanda were always playing pretend. Mindy loved having Amanda as a puppy in her pet store, her sled reindeer, her school student, and a stuffed animal in her toy store.
Jake Residori
Best Man
Best friend of the groom. Mike and Jake have been partners in crime since elementary school. They grew up together as neighbors and wrestling teammates. They bonded over their competitive nature during wrestling and video games and now chess and whiskey drinking.
Dan Burdick
Groomsman
Brother of the bride. After stealing the spotlight from Mindy, Amanda got a taste of her own medicine 3 years later when Dan arrived. Dan and Amanda grew up the best of friends as long as Amanda didn't walk in front of Dan's video game screen, and as long as Dan got out of the shower on time and without singing too loudly. Dan and Mike bond over music, being cat dads, and playing guitar.
McKayla McNulty
Bridesmaid
Sister of the groom. Although McKayla can be sassy, she is secretly super sweet. Growing up, McKayla loved making art projects, giving thoughtful Christmas presents, and spending quality time with her big brother. They also bond over their love for the dentist. Amanda and McKayla also enjoy shopping together and sending embarrassing snapchats.
Mike Burdick
Groomsman
Step-Brother of the bride. Mike is always a kind and supportive younger brother to Amanda. They enjoy celebrating each other's big life milestones. Amanda is so proud of her Airman brother!
Graham Ferguson
Groomsman
Brother of the groom. As children, Graham and Mike bonded over their love for wrestling. Mike and Graham share the ambition to own a boat someday.
Kylee Cosgrove
Bridesmaid
Childhood friend of the bride. Kylee and Amanda became friends in junior high after meeting in dance class. They were inseparable as dance teammates and then college roommates. If they were not at dance practice, you could almost always find them at the nearest Chipotle. Amanda was in Kylee's wedding in the fall.
Dalton Ferguson
Groomsman
Brother of the groom. As children, Dalton and Mike also bonded over their love for wrestling, and they continue to bond over all you can eat sushi.
Claire Campbell
Bridesmaid
Childhood friend of the bride. Claire and Amanda became friends as soon as Claire remembered Amanda's name in elementary school. They grew up dancing together throughout their childhood and high school years. Claire and Amanda remain close friends--always checking in on each other and talking about their pets together.
Jack McNulty
Groomsman
Brother of the groom. Jack and Mike grew up playing video games, board games, ping pong, and pool together. Jack claims to have won some of those games, but Mike would tell you otherwise.
Stephanie Wold
Bridesmaid
Childhood friend of the bride. Steph and Amanda became friends through dance as children and continued to dance together throughout high school. Steph and Amanda remained friends even when heading to different colleges but continue to share their adult milestones with each other.
Matt McNulty
Groomsman
Cousin of the groom. Matt has always played the role of "cool big cousin" throughout Mike's life. They share many goofy childhood memories together and continue to make cherished memories visiting each other and hanging out with the family.
Allison McDermott
Bridesmaid
Childhood friend of the bride. Allison and Amanda became friends through a mutual friend in their neighborhood in 4th grade. They spent nearly every afternoon together jumping on the trampoline, listening to music, riding bikes, taking selfies on their disposable cameras, or talking about their favorite book series. Allison and Amanda reconnected a few years ago when they both started living in Chicago.
Kalie Tazbier
Bridesmaid
Cousin of the groom. Although cousins by blood, Kalie and Mike have always been friends by choice. They have many cherished childhood memories and continue to celebrate exciting moments and milestones together into adulthood. Kalie and Amanda were also fast friends when Mike introduced them to one another.
Mary Cullen
Bridesmaid
College friend of the bride. Mary and Amanda met on the ISU incoming class of 2013 Facebook page and became fast friends when they moved into their dorm: Jeff 115. Mary and Amanda remained close friends even after college ended. They regularly share long phone calls complete with life updates, jokes, and dramatic stories.
Danny Ruettiger
Groomsman
Childhood friend of the groom. Danny and Mike have been friends since elementary school. They met playing baseball but became close friends through wrestling. Danny and Mike are always goofing around together. He is the type of friend who is always down to dance and run around in the rain.
Paige Jenkins
Bridesmaid
College friend of the bride. Paige and Amanda became friends at ISU while both studying speech-language pathology. Paige and Amanda quickly went from classmates to friends as they found out how much they had in common (especially taste in restaurants and snacks). They remained close friends even after graduation and continue to create memories and support each other. Amanda was in Paige's wedding in the fall.
Mike Figora
Groomsman
Childhood friend of the groom. Mike and Mike met during elementary school but became close friends in high school when they started long boarding together. They also love jamming together on the guitar, bongo, and box drums.
Erin Siefker
Bridesmaid
Graduate school friend of the bride. Erin and Amanda were roommates at Purdue while studying to be SLPs. Erin and Amanda became fast friends over studying for neuro tests (but seemingly not as much as everyone else), enjoying tequila drinks, and talking about/making/eating desserts.
Henry Powell
Groomsman
College friend of the groom. Henry and Mike met on the wrestling team at the University of Chicago their freshman year. They were roommates for 3 years and even recused a cat together, Cat Drogo. Henry and Mike are always down for a road trip and a new adventure.
Kayla Unkrich
Bridesmaid
Graduate school friend of the bride. Kayla and Amanda were roommates at Purdue while studying to be SLPs. Kayla and Amanda were always up for adventures (especially if it got them out of studying or homework) whether it was doing yoga, playing cards, getting Chipotle, going shopping, carpooling to Chicago, or just taking a walk.
Kavan Mulloy
Groomsman
College friend of the groom. Kavan and Mike met when Mike hosted Kavan on his recruiting visit to the University of Chicago. They became friends the next year when Kavan joined the wrestling team. During Mike's last year of college, they were roommates and spent a lot of time hanging out, playing poker, running, and grilling good food.