Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Please use the link below or go to the tab labeled livestream, which will direct you our ceremony.

Livestream

This link will take you to our live ceremony. If you are able, please take a picture of yourself/family watching and text it to either of us. You can also send it to my email, rachel.baker.futureod@gmail.com,  so that we can add it to our memories.  Thank you for being a part of our special day. We love you all very much and can't wait to start this next chapter. 

Locklin Beach Ceremony 09.21.24

Our Wedding

For those that don't know, Grant and I grew up together and have known each other for years. I have always been a chatterbox and Grant is a man of few words. They say opposites attract and that couldn't be more true for us. We actually had our first date prior to me moving to Chicago. It all started when Kandace asked if I'd keep her company while she watched her now husband, Brandon, play in a church softball league. Little did I know he'd be playing against my man Grant Locklin. Grant stepped up to the plate and something inside of me told me to cheer him on. I shouted "Go Grant" and proceeded to tell Kandace that I always thought he was a cutie. We still laugh about it to this day. Not long after he reached out which led to our first date at Blackwater Bistro. Then exploring the Pensacola Lighthouse, movie nights and endless days at the beach. I was then accepted at Chicago College of Optometry and we went our separate ways, or so I thought..... Grant being the sweet and persistent man he is kept in contact. He would reach out to check on me. He even remembered my exam schedule and was sure to send me a good luck text or a Starbucks gift card for those late night study sessions. The COVID pandemic brought me back home for a short while and with the encouragement of family and friends we decided to give it another shot. You could say the rest is history. I returned to Chicago to complete my schooling and we continued to navigate the unknown of being 901 miles apart. Long distance had its challenges, but only made us stronger. Fast forward to August 29, 2022. Grant got down on one knee and asked the big question. Of course I said YES! I actually said yes before he had the chance to ask if that tells you anything. I had been anticipating and dropping not so subtle hints for months prior. We decided to have a long engagement because I was still in school and we knew that I would not be able to resist the temptation of wedding planning over studying. We continued to make trips back and forth, prioritizing seeing each other every few months. Doing so, we made so many wonderful memories and had the opportunity to travel during my clinical rotations. Looking back, we definitely made the best of our situation. Now that I have graduated and we are back in the same place, we don't want to wait any longer or go through the process of planning an elaborate event. That is why we have decided to have a small ceremony on the beach and save towards our first home. We are so thankful to all of our friends and family for being understanding during this time and celebrating us from afar.

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Thank you so much for all that have chosen to be a part of our special day. If you are able, please take a picture of yourself/family watching and text it to either of us. You can also send it to my email, rachel.baker.futureod@gmail.com,  so that we can add it to our memories.  

Locklin Beach Ceremony

Location

We would like to extend a special thank you to the following: Our parents : Tim &amp; Sally Baker, Bob &amp; Rhonda LocklinLive Stream: Margaret TakacsPhotography: Rachel RogersVideography: Slate ProductionsOfficiant: Richard McCoolFlowers: Sunshine DesignCake (GF): Ever'man Cooperative Hair and Make-up: Paola with Bride Guide ProsDress and alterations: Shemanne at Discount Bridal DealsAirbnb :

Rachel & Grant

Rachel & Grant

Special Thanks