Rachael and Tanner’s story began in the fall of 2019. At the time, Rachael was attending Centenary, and Tanner had recently returned to Shreveport after playing baseball and studying in Arkansas. Their first date—a cozy study session at Starbucks—sparked a connection that quickly grew.

From that moment, they were inseparable. Aquarium visits, concerts, sushi nights, and countless other adventures eventually led them to take the next big step: moving into a home and adopting a cat (eventually 3) together after college. Through life’s ups and downs, Rachael and Tanner’s bond only grew stronger, proving they were always meant to be together.

Tanner knew he wanted to propose to Rachael during their trip to Boston, a city close to his heart. The plan began to take shape as they planned to visit Tanner’s favorite place, Fenway Park, and see their favorite artist, Noah Kahan, in concert. Inspired by one of Noah’s songs that mentions Cape Elizabeth, Maine, Tanner discovered it was only a two-hour drive from Boston—and the perfect setting for his proposal.

With help from Rachael’s sister and brother-in-law, Annie and Dallas, Tanner arranged everything. On a gorgeous July day, in front of a picturesque lighthouse, Tanner asked Rachael to marry him—and she said yes.

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