David and Cathy Veigas announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Avera, to Brandon Burkett, the son of Dennis and Nelda Burkett of Brewton.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Gulf Shores High School and attended the University of South Alabama.
She is the granddaughter of the late Cleve and Irene Ivy of Quitman, Miss., Keith Veigas Sr. of Houston and the late Ruth Veigas.
The prospective bridegroom is a graduate of T.R. Miller High School and the University of Alabama. He works at Scientific Drilling.
He is the grandson of Louise Emmons of Brewton and the late Floyd Emmons, and the late Melvin and Annie Burkett of Brewton.
The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. April 19, 2008 at the Magnolia Manor in Mobile.
