Donnie and Brenda Lyle of Gainesville announce the engagement of their daughter Crystal Leigh Lyle to James Lewis Harper, son of Linda Evans of Cleveland, the late Marvin Evans and Karen and Steve Harper of Carnesville.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of James and Joy Huggins of Gainesville and the late Hoyt and Lucille Lyle.She is a 2003 graduate of Johnson High School in Gainesville. She is pursuing a degree in business from Lanier Technical College in Oakwood. She is employed as a clerk with Hayes Chrysler in Oakwood.

The groom-elect is the grandson of Melba Harper of Demorest, the late Ernest Harper, Jennie Stender of Decatur and the late Bob Stender.He is a 1994 graduate of Banks County High School in Homer. He graduated in 1996 from North Georgia Technical College in Clarkesville with a degree in welding and joining technology. He is employed as a welder and mechanic with Airport Trailer Service in Gainesville.

The couple plans to wed May 3, 2008, at Forrest Hills Resort in Dahlonega.