Heather Nichole Allen of Gunter, Texas and William Bradley Eli Richardson of Chickasha, are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Heather is the daughter of Dennis and Dianne Allen of Daingerfield, Texas, and the granddaughter of Earnestine Allen and the late Odil Allen of Wylie, Texas and the late A. D. and Mildred Creech of Samson, Ala.

William is the son of Carolyn Tiefel and the late Harold Richardson of Chickasha. He is the grandson of the late Sid and Ann McWhorter of Chickasha and the late Tom and Elsie Richardson of Amber.

The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Gunter High School. She is currently a student at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha, where she is a member of Em Hi Sorority.

The prospective groom is a 1999 graduate of Chickasha High School and has been employed with Aggreko Cooling Tower Services for seven years.

The couple will exchange vows in a private ceremony at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 in the home of Glynn and Elizabeth Richardson.

They will make their home in Chickasha.