BRIDGETT E. BERRY AND JOSEPH N. WELLS Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Berry Jr. of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter, Bridgett Elizabeth, to Joseph Nicholas Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wells of Lincolnton.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. West of Washington, the late Charles E. Berry and the late Ellen Smith of Rayle. She is a 2006 graduate of Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School. Miss Berry is currently attending Augusta State University in Augusta and has plans to enter the Medical College of Georgia in the fall of 2009.

Mr. Wells is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wells of Lincolnton and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee Pitts of Tifton.

He is a 2005 graduate of Lincoln County High School and is currently employed by B. P. W. Home Services of Burke County. The wedding is planned for Saturday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of the bride's parents.