“We were playing pool together one night after BJ’s pool leagues and talking about our future. I looked away for a second, looked back and BJ was on one knee and started this amazing speech about how he feels about me and us as a couple. After a few tears and “Really?! Are you sure?” came out of my mouth (probably not the response he was looking for), I said yes. It was perfect. It was just the two of us living our normal lives, and it was a private moment that we have to look back on and smile about. Neither of us was looking for a serious relationship, but we found that our “weirds” match each other and the rest is history.”
![Amanda getting ready before the wedding.](https://i2.wp.com/bryanjonathanweddings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/snowy-winter-elopement-cotton-mansion-duluth-mn_01.jpg?resize=1184%2C833&ssl=1)
Amanda getting ready in the suite at the Historic Cotton Mansion.
![BJ and Amanda's wedding photos at Cotton Mansion.](https://i1.wp.com/bryanjonathanweddings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/snowy-winter-elopement-cotton-mansion-duluth-mn_02.jpg?resize=1184%2C942&ssl=1)
“Intimate, Fun, Ours”
![Amanda's bridal details.](https://i0.wp.com/bryanjonathanweddings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/snowy-winter-elopement-cotton-mansion-duluth-mn_03.jpg?resize=1184%2C413&ssl=1)
Amanda’s wedding details including an Onyx engagement ring and necklace.
![BJ and Amanda at Cotton Mansion](https://i1.wp.com/bryanjonathanweddings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/snowy-winter-elopement-cotton-mansion-duluth-mn_04.jpg?resize=1184%2C584&ssl=1)
Moonshine should be a staple at every wedding.
![BJ and Amanda cutting the wedding cake.](https://i1.wp.com/bryanjonathanweddings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/snowy-winter-elopement-cotton-mansion-duluth-mn_05.jpg?resize=1184%2C543&ssl=1)
Even the smallest weddings need a cake.
![Wedding pictures of BJ and Amanda.](https://i0.wp.com/bryanjonathanweddings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/snowy-winter-elopement-cotton-mansion-duluth-mn_06.jpg?resize=1184%2C413&ssl=1)
“Neither of us was looking for a serious relationship, but we found that our “weirds” match each other and the rest is history.”
Venue – Cotton Mansion