Miss Susan Pamela Baitland and Mr. Brandon Wayne Van Sickle were united in matrimony August 4, 2007, by the Rev. Ed Peterman at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston. Dressed in a classic satin gown overlaid with Alencon lace, the bride was escorted by Mr. Robert J. Chandler, her late father’s best friend. The bride’s attendants were Matron of Honor, Faith Baitland MacAdams, Maid of Honor, Jennifer Barnes, and bridesmaids Tara Miller, Tara Pfeiffer, Kristen Guinn, Kendra Smart, Sarah McCoy, and Katy Graham. The groom’s attendants were Scott Van Sickle, Brandon Baker, Ryan Paul, Bryan Presgrove, Ben Albrecht, Brad Kana, Matt Villere, and Lawrence Baitland. Ushers were Justin Harder, Dustin Cruse, Brian Randall, and Brett Quiggle.

Following the double-ring ceremony, family and friends enjoyed dinner and dancing at the fabulous Hotel ZaZa. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner for the wedding party and out-of-town guests at the Cadillac Bar and Grill. Earlier that day, a bridal luncheon at Brennan’s was hosted by Dr. Pam Chandler, Mrs. Jerusha Bartay, Mrs. Ginger Shackett, and Mrs. Debi Roberts.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. Betty Baitland and the late Mr. Larry Baitland of Sugar Land. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Van Sickle of The Woodlands.

A graduate of Dulles High School, Susan earned a B.A. from Texas State University and an M.Ed. from the University of Houston. Brandon graduated from The Woodlands High School and received a B.S. degree from Texas A and M.