Carrie Budzien and Jonathon Merickel, both of Chicago, are engaged to be married Aug. 23 in Chicago.
Budzien is the daughter of Roger Budzien and Wendy Budzien of Milwaukee.
She graduated from Loyola University in Chicago with a law degree. She is employed as an associate by Wealth and Tax Advisory Services in Chicago.
Merickel is the sonof John and PatriciaMerickel of Willmar.
He graduated from Syracuse University with a master's of business administration. He is employed as a financial adviser by E*Trade Financial in Chicago.