Hawkinson and Christiansen to marry

Shannon Hawkinson and Carl Christiansen III announce their engagement.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Kelly Hawkinson, of Columbia Falls, and Gary Hawkinson, of Whitefish. She is a 2009 graduate of Whitefish High School and will graduate from Gonzaga University in 2013.

The groom-elect is the son of Carl and Kathy Christiansen, of Kalispell. He is a 2005 graduate of Flathead High School and a 2009 graduate of MSU-Northern. He currently works for the Don K car dealership.

The wedding is planned for June 15, 2013 at Diamond B in Kalispell.