I’ve been invited to a wedding in a couple of months which will mean a new outfit and a night in a hotel about 60 miles away. It’s the wedding of an old family friend and I’m honoured that I’ve been invited (my DS has too). I haven’t seen her for a few years as we no longer live near to each other.
I’ve now been invited to the hen weekend too via a friend of hers, the month before. I will know no-one there other than the bride and it’s going to cost more money, hotel, etc. I don’t want to go and can’t afford it either. I feel awful, but I’m going to have to decline. She would like me there so how on earth do I politely decline without appearing a real killjoy, having already accepted the invitation to her wedding? I feel bad. Any advice welcome!