Ashley Paulsen and Matthew Wacholz of Albert Lea announce their engagement.

The bride is the daughter of Milt and Shannon Paulsen of Albert Lea. Grandparents are Doug and Dorothy Blom and Mitt and Elaine Paulsen, all of Albert Lea. Great-grandmother is Ce-Ce Brecke of Clarks Grove.

The groom is the son of Mike and Wanda Wangsness and Brian and Deb Wacholz of Albert Lea. Grandparents are Loretta Wacholz of Albert Lea.

The bride is employed as a department manager at McDonald’s at Trail’s Travel Center.

The groom is a maintenance mechanic at Alamco.

A wedding is planned Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church.