A quick trip to Chicago

First assumed scenario: The young couple is getting married in a very short civil ceremony , only the two of them.
The wedding party for friends and family will be in a few months time.
Mental preparations for not being there now, but being there at the party.

Second scenario, from the bride's blog:
The young couple is getting married in a very short civil ceremony, but the bride's siblings and their families are coming from Ohio to attend the ceremony and a lunch afterwards.

Sad thoughts: The bridegroom will be alone, without any family.
Silent thoughts: In the second half of May there are already tickets for another trip abroad and time off from work.
Practical thoughts: Money? Additional time off from work?
Silent decision: Impossible to pay for two trips to the States within half a year.

The big surprise not expected: Grandmother surprises mother by paying for the trip so that the bridegroom will have at least one representative from his family on May 5th. Mentions that the late grandfather would have felt the same way. Thank you!

First pleasant surprise: With such short notice, this was possible to arrange.
Second pleasant surprise: People at work were really supportive. Go, they said, we'll manage.
Third pleasant surprise: Bride arranges room for coming mother-in-law at a hotel in Chicago through the internet.
Fourth pleasant surprise: All the guests will be staying at the same hotel.

Conclusion:
One week ago I could not have imagined that my first trip to the States would start on May 3rd and end on May 7th, and that I will be able to see my son on that important day in his and in our families' lives.
Mazal tov!