Miss Nichole Aline Loup and Mr. Matthew Aaron Hauswirth were united in marriage on Saturday, February 23, 2008, at six o’clock in the evening at Christ United Methodist Church in Sugar Land, Texas. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by The Reverend Morris Matthis, with music provided by Mrs. Beth McConnell, organist. Scripture reading was given by Mrs. Susan Bourgeois. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at Pecan Grove Country Club in Richmond, Texas, with music provided by JPL Entertainment. Mrs. Pam Ott and Ms. Angela Tritter hosted the bridal luncheon on Friday at The Sienna Grille for the bridal party. On the eve of the wedding, a rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at Lake Olympia Club House.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. Jimmy J. Loup of Stafford, Texas and Ms. Linda M. Loup of Missouri City, Texas. The groom is the son of Mr. William W. Hauswirth of Gainesville, Florida and Mrs. Judith W. Hauswirth of Ellicott City, Maryland.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride chose an ivory gown by San Patrick for Pronovias. Her custom designed Halter neckline was made of English net and embroidered tulle that was hand embellished with small Austrian crystals and mercury beads. The empire cut bodice was embroidered tulle which flowed into a modified trumpet skirt. The edge of the skirt was trimmed off with hand embroidered frame that danced around into the chapel length train.

Serving as the bride’s maid of honor was Miss Lindsey Whitt. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Lee Ann Loup, Miss Andrea Smith, Mrs. Megan Beidler, Miss Leslie Fry, Mrs. Tara Loup, Ms. Cory Lauer, Mrs. Melanie Meeks and Miss Rachel Smith. Flower girls were Miss Emma Hauswirth, escorted by Master Drew Lauer and Miss Claire Cashion, escorted by Master Mitchell Cashion. Members of the house party included Miss Rachel Heffner, Miss Lindsay Loup, Miss Kacey Mathas, Miss Melanie Hibbetts, Mrs. Jennifer Hagedorn, and Mrs. Gina Meyer.

Serving as the groom’s best man was his father, Mr. William Hauswirth. Groomsmen included Mr. William Tull, Mr. Charles Brown, Mr. Francis Beidler, Mr. Gerald Meyer, Mr. Jimmy Loup, Mr. Marc Volland, Mr. Christopher Loup and Mr. Jason Anstead. The usher was Mr. Michael Fridge. Master Brett Lauer served as the ring bearer.

The bride is a graduate of Elkins High School in Missouri City, Texas and Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas where she received her degree in Management Information Systems. She is employed by Quinnova in Baltimore, Maryland.

The groom is a graduate of Hebron High School in Ellicott City, Maryland and Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a former Navy pilot and presently a pilot with Southwest Airlines in Baltimore, Maryland.