Ricky Salyer and Lori Salyer, of Brookhaven, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Laura Leigh Salyer, of Brookhaven, to Sidney Chaffin, of Brookhaven.

He is the son of Stuart and Karen Chaffin, of Brookhaven.

She is the granddaughter of the late Ellis Russell, Nellene Philpott, of Brookhaven, the late Carl Salyer and Jean Phillips, of Brookhaven.

He is the grandson of the late Houston Foster, Annie Ruth Foster, of Brookhaven, Philip Chaffin and Rouchelle Chaffin, of Natchez.

The bride-elect is a 2011 graduate of Brookhaven Academy. She is currently attending the University of Southern Mississippi, where she is pursuing a degree in human resource management.

The prospective groom is a 2011 graduate of Brookhaven Academy and the University of Southern Mississippi, where he received a degree in business management. He is currently employed with Jones Companies.

The couple will exchange vows at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at The Barn at Bridlewood in Hattiesburg. A reception will follow.

All friends and relatives are invited to attend the wedding and the reception.