Lexy Dell, of Niles and Dirk Hayford, of Union announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. They will be married Aug. 1, 2011.

Mother of the bride-to-be is Susan Dell, of Niles. Her maternal grandmother is the late Jane Pulley.

Parents of the groom-to-be are Kim and Bob Prikosovich, of Union. His maternal grandparents are Suzanne and Neal Koppert, of Union.

Lexy is a graduate of Western Michigan University. Dirk is a student at KVCC Automotive Academy.