It’s official—love is burning bright for Chicago Fire star Jake Lockett. The actor, known to fans as firefighter Sam Carver on NBC’s hit drama, just tied the knot with actress Dominique Domingo in one of the most breathtaking elopements we’ve ever seen.
Instead of a Hollywood spectacle, the couple chose something deeply personal and magical: an intimate ceremony tucked away near Kalihiwai Falls, a secluded two-tiered waterfall on the lush north shore of Kauai, Hawaii. With only their parents present, Lockett and Domingo pledged forever against a backdrop so enchanting it barely needed any décor.
“The theme was about letting nature take the lead,” Domingo told People. “There was no need for added décor because Mother Nature handled it all.”
🌊 A Love Written by Waterfalls
For Lockett, saying “I do” next to a roaring cascade wasn’t just picturesque—it was destiny. Three months before meeting Dominique, he sat beside a waterfall in Yellowstone National Park, guitar in hand, and wrote an unreleased love song for a woman he hadn’t yet met. That woman would turn out to be Dominique.
“The song was asking her to stay true and be patient for me,” he revealed. “So, being able to get married by a waterfall was full circle for me.”
🌸 A Ceremony Rooted in Earth and Spirit
Known to her friends as “Mother Earth,” Domingo, a Taurus born on Earth Day, wanted a wedding infused with nature and tradition. The ceremony incorporated water and earth elements: blessed ocean water to purify their union and sand collected from both Mexico (where Jake proposed at sunrise in Riviera Maya) and Kauai.
The officiant, Moe Alaiafune, added Hawaiian and Polynesian traditions, including the Honi—a ceremonial sharing of breath—and a blessing in the Hawaiian language.
As acoustic guitar melodies filled the air, the couple exchanged handwritten vows and slipped on custom rings by Ren Private Jewelers.
👗 Style Meets Soul
Dominique wore the very first gown she ever tried on—a Maggie Sottero design that she described as “sexy yet sophisticated.” Styled with natural waves and glowing makeup, her look was effortlessly elegant.
Jake complemented her in a bespoke Irish linen suit lined with Hawaiian floral prints, with their wedding date embroidered beneath the collar—a hidden love note stitched in fabric.
🎶 Music of the Heart
Music played a central role throughout the day. From “Born to Love” by Ray LaMontagne escorting Jake down the aisle, to Sabrina Claudio’s “Frozen” for Dominique, and finally, Daniel Caesar’s “Best Part” as they walked away hand-in-hand—each song felt serendipitously chosen.
In fact, Dominique’s friends had unknowingly selected “Best Part” as the soundtrack for a surprise video message, making the moment even more emotional.
🥂 Family, Food, and Forever
After the vows, the newlyweds shared a cozy dinner with their parents at Bar Acuda in Hanalei Bay. Dominique swapped her gown for a simple Zara slip dress, embracing the island’s relaxed elegance.
To make the week even more meaningful, the couple rented a large house where both families lived together—cooking, laughing, and bonding.
“Our families had never met,” Jake said. “Cooking meals together, hanging in the water, and learning about each other made it even more special.”
💕 Love That Burns Bright
For the actor, who plays a firefighter on screen, this real-life love feels like his greatest role yet.
“With Dominique, I’ve always felt supported in being the best man I can be,” Jake shared. “She is my dream—everything I knew I wanted, and things I didn’t even know I needed.”
Dominique echoed the sentiment:
“I’ve never felt more seen, protected, and held by a person than I do by Jake. We laugh constantly, and we never withhold love. That’s my favorite thing about us.”
From waterfalls to wedding vows, Jake Lockett and Dominique Domingo’s love story is one written in nature, nurtured by family, and sealed with laughter. And for fans of Chicago Fire, it’s heartwarming to see their on-screen hero find his happily ever after off-screen too.
