The engagement of Natasha Nicole Tedder to Christopher Alan Grafton, both of Vicksburg, is announced today. Vows will be exchanged at 5 p.m. Sept. 3, 2011, at The McRaven House. A reception will follow at 16685 Highway 465, the Eagle Lake home of the groom’s mother. All relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Miss Tedder is the daughter of Twila S. Tedder of Vicksburg and the late Richard Alan Tedder. She is the granddaughter of Carol J. Tedder of Vicksburg.

Mr. Grafton is the son of Donna Boone Nichols and Joe Clinton Grafton, both of Vicksburg. He is the grandson of the late Daniel Boone and Peggy Boone of Vicksburg and Joe and Shirley Grafton of Brandon.

The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Vicksburg High School. She is manager of River Outfitters.

The prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of Porters Chapel Academy. He attended Moorhead Community College and is employed at Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply.