SOUTHGATE, Mich. - Stacey Dean and Christopher Metzger are engaged to marry Aug. 11, 2006, at Crystal Gardens.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Tim and Sharon Dean of Woodhaven, Mich.

The prospective groom is the son of Cheryl Metzger of Casper and Bruce and Andrea Metzger of Browstown, Mich.

The bride-elect currently works as a respiratory therapist at Oakwood Medical Center in Dearborn, Mich.

The prospective groom is attending Eastern Michigan University and currently works as a coach for Carlson High School in Gibralter, Mich.

They met while attending Carlson High School.