For our reception today at the Plantation of Horseleg, the groom has requested “The First Lady In My Life” by Paul Todd. A very classy song choice.

Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Briggs of Rome announce the engagement of their daughter Morgan Elizabeth Briggs to Randall David De Kleine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne De Kleine of Zeeland, Mich.

Miss Briggs is a 2005 graduate of Hopewell Valley Central High School in Pennington, N.J., and a 2009 graduate of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich., with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She is employed at Floyd Medical Center in Rome.

The bride-elect is the sister of Meredith Briggs and Madeline Briggs, both of Rome. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Morgan of New Bern, N.C., and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Briggs of Boothwyn, Pa.

De Kleine is a 2003 graduate of Holland Christian High School in Holland, Mich., and a 2008 graduate of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, with Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He is currently enrolled in the Master of Education program at Berry College.

The groom-elect is the brother of Robert De Kleine of Ann Arbor, Mich. and Ryan De Kleine of Zeeland, Mich. He is the grandson of Esther De Kleine, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Janssen, all of Zeeland, and the late Reynold De Kleine.

The wedding ceremony is planned for Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, at Frost Chapel of Berry College. A reception will be held at the Ford Dining Hall.