Rachel Hardin -- Eric Fast

Rachel Hardin and Eric Fast, both of Phoenix, Ariz., announce their plans to marry on Sept. 2, 2006, at the First Baptist Church, in Nevada, Mo.

Parents of the couple are Bill and Marci Hardin, of Nevada, and Delton and Debbie Fast, of Nevada.

Bride-elect Hardin received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Truman State University in 2003, and is currently attending Arizona State University, working toward her master's in education. She is employed by SunHealth Hospital as a health education specialist.

Prospective-groom Fast is attending Tech Skills, working toward computer certifications, and is currently employed by Littleton Elementary School District as a computer technician.