Britt and Jonny met on 6/23/21 in Stamford, CT after matching on the dating app Bumble. Britt showed up 20 minutes late to the first date with a small stain on her shirt that Jonny figured she didn't realize was there. Jonny was pleasantly surprised by her confidence, beauty, intelligence, and humor. Britt was pleasantly surprised by how handsome, kind, funny and smart Jonny was. Later, after getting to know Britt, Jonny realized she knew the stain was there on her left boob and just didn't care, as to this day, she continues to wear that same shirt with the same stain. The rest was history. Just kidding, it was actually a lot of work. This love story is not one of fantasy and fairytale, but one of overcoming mountainous obstacles and unfavorable odds. However, our two heroes are no strangers to conquering adversity, and are equally matched in terms of grit and dedication. Jonny and Britt met when they both lived in Connecticut. On their first date, she told him she had been offered a one year fellowship in Chicago to start after completion of her residency the following year. On their second date, she told him she had accepted it. But Jonny was no common finance bro. Jonny traveled with Britt (and Brock and Cooper) to Chattanooga for 2 weeks in the first months of dating and there their romance blossomed. When later that year she accepted a position in Chattanooga to begin after her year in Chicago, they knew it would be 4 years of long distance, but that the other person was worth the heartache, expense, and difficulties they faced. Jonny drove Britt, along with Calvin, Hobbes, and Noodles, 12 hours from CT to Chicago when she moved for her burn fellowship. He then flew to visit Britt in Chicago about once a month for 4-5 days at a time. Despite the odds, their relationship strengthened, as did their understanding and appreciation of each other. When Britt moved to Chattanooga, the distance was physically more difficult to traverse, as there were no direct flights from CT or NYC. Nevertheless, they persisted. Jonny helped Britt navigate the political and gender setbacks of being a liberal lady surgeon in the Deep South. Britt helped Jonny navigate loss and uncertainty on the path of life. The two certainly had tough times, but always found their way through, together. On April 4th of 2024, Jonny (in his classic look of a puffer jacket, tee shirt, and sneakers), proposed to Britt (who, classically and unwittingly, had worn her favorite ensemble of leather boots and jacket with purple lipstick). Our protagonists faced a new challenge-- how to unite Brazilian, Swiss, and American family members for a wedding. That brings us to present day, my dear reader. Initially, Britt and Jonny had agreed on no wedding. When they got engaged, Jonny still wanted no wedding and Britt decided she wanted two weddings. So they compromised, and here we are. In line with Britt's travel lust and Jonny's love of his family and friends, B&J will be married in Jonathan's hometown of Indaiatuba, a municipality in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, roughly 20 minutes from where he grew up. Interestingly, it is also 20 minutes from where King Harry plays polo, although sadly (or happily depending on your take of royals), the Schramlis do not know the crowned family of England personally. We are so excited to welcome you to this wedding. Hopefully, after it, we will be able to fly home to the same state together. But even if we can't, do not doubt for one second, my dear reader, that our bond will continue to grow stronger with each passing day.