Miss Amanda Elizabeth Reitz and Mr. Brian Thomas Gosline were united in marriage on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at half past seven o’clock in the evening at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Memorial Park. The traditional double ring ceremony was officiated by Father Phil Lloyd and the Reverend David Fish. Music for the ceremony was provided by harpists Ms. Pauline Le and Ms. Catherine Le, soloist Mrs. Lisa Venerella and organist Ms. Katie Hunt. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a receptionist at The Parador. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Grappino di Nino. The bride and her bridesmaids were honored with a luncheon at Amici’s in Sugar Land hosted by the bride’s grandmother, Mrs. Sally Soutar.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David L. Reitz of Missouri City, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Nancy Lee Reitz of Boerne, Texas and the late Col. John D. Reitz and Mrs. Sally Soutar of Sugar Land, Texas and the late Mr. Norman E. Soutar.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gosline of Houston, Texas. He is the grandson of Mrs. Betty Snell of Springfield, Illinois and the late Mr. Edwin Gosline and the late Mrs. Marjorie Zimmerman and Mr. Edwin Gosline of Springfield, Illinois.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride selected an elegant white a-line gown fashioned of silk organza and Alencon lace designed by Rivini. To complement her gown, she wore a pearl and crystal necklace designed by her aunt, Mrs. Debbie Lowry.

Serving as matron of honor was Mrs. April Machock, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Ashley Kunco, Ms. Whitney Hale, Ms. Jeanette Benico of Houston, and Ms. Natalie Stone of Austin. Junior bridesmaid was Miss Emily Robleto. Flower girls were Miss Grace Robleto, Miss Abigail Howse and Miss Ryanne Machock. Members of the house party were Mrs. Erin Robleto, Mrs. Sara Howse and Ms. Sarah Jefferson.

Mr. Paul Gosline, brother of the groom, served as Best man. Groomsmen were Mr. Jeremy Barta, Mr. Jason Griffin of Houston, Mr. Aaron Barta of Ventura, California and Mr. Chris Walker of Humble. Serving as ring bearers were Master Taylor Machock and Master Aury Robleto. Mr. Frank Machock and Mr. Kevin Meers served as ushers.

Amanda is a graduate of Elkins High School in Missouri City and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Brian is a graduate of Sharpstown High School in Houston and The University of St. Thomas.