We eloped! Sort of...

Surprise! We got married. After many tears and postponements, we decided to get hitched on the rooftop of our beloved Bushwick home. We are so grateful for all of the love and support over the past 2 years and will be forever touched by those of you who made the whirlwind ceremony possible. A huge thanks to those who attended our virtual wedding and park reception! The love is mutual. We may yet have a big bash in person, but we simply couldn't wait to be wives. Love and gratitude, Amanda and Jess

A southern girl with a weakness for tool belts and corny jokes met an upstate New Yorker with an abundance of both. They started off as friends, enjoying late night cheese fries and beers after roller derby practice. Sparks flew over the holiday season and by Valentine's Day the two were inseparable.

Amanda and Jess planned a romantic trip to Iceland, an adventure they'd talked about for months. Little did Jess know that Amanda had a little something extra planned for their time in Reykjavik. While Jess designed a one-of-a-kind sparkler with Amanda's grandmother's heirloom diamond, Amanda had already stashed a custom platinum band for Jess in her carry-on. Amanda popped the question over dinner as the two watched the sun set above the Blue Lagoon. They then sealed the deal with a second proposal when Amanda's ring was finished. The two Top Chef fans celebrated at Tom Colicchio's Temple Court with personalized menus and lots of champagne.

Jess and Amanda share their home in Bushwick with a blended fur family of two cats and one mysterious pup.