Speaking of showing up the daughter he decided to get married that weekend, took off and got married at the courthouse. She and the SNL had lived together several years, etc... Anyway hadn't canceled our room reservation so might still be a go. Wife said she'll decide after we go to MOPARS in the Park in June. I might be going by myself.
Sometimes eloping is sooo much easier. My brother is getting married this October. Last count of invited guests was nearing 900 people... the reception is going to be held in a tent in one of our 10 acre pastures.