Dr. and Mrs. John Petelos of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexis Irene, to Timothy James Vakakes, son of Mr. James Vakakes and Ms. Denise Vakakes of Birmingham.
The bride is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Queen of Glasgow, Scotland, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Nick Petelos of Birmingham. She is a graduate of Capstone College of Nursing at the University of Alabama and is a member of Phi Eta Sigma honor society and Chi Omega social sorority.
The groom is the grandson of Mrs. Despina Triantos and the late Mr. Sam Triantos of Birmingham and the late Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Vakakes of Birmingham. He is a graduate of Auburn University and is currently enrolled in UAB’s educational leadership master’s program.
The bride is employed with Children’s Health System, and the groom is employed with the Fairfield Board of Education.
The wedding is planned for Jan. 15.
