Dr. and Mrs. James Thomas Sanders, of Luverne, announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Byrne Sanders, to David Christopher Hawley, Junior, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Christopher Hawley, Senior, of Livingston.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Sara Murray Mason and the late Mr. Robert Morton Mason of Opelika, the late Mr. and Mrs. Ocie Wilson Sanders from Bay Minette, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Bright of Montgomery.

Miss Sanders is a 2003 graduate of Luverne High School and attended Auburn University, gaining a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood special education.

While at Auburn University, she was affiliated with Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority.

In August of 2008, she received a Master of Education degree from Auburn University.

The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Creed Nixon, Junior, of Livingston, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edward Hawley of Tuscaloosa.

Mr. Hawley is a 2003 graduate of Sumter Academy and attended the University of Alabama, obtaining his Bachelor of Science in real estate finance.

While at the University of Alabama, he was affiliated with Delta Kappa Epsilon social fraternity. He is currently employed with Mossy Oak Properties in Livingston.

The wedding will take place August 22, 2015, at Luverne United Methodist Church.