You have been invited by a friend for her wedding. Write a letter to your friend stating that you cannot attend the wedding. In your letter tell her how you feel about the wedding, the first your bought for her and explain why you cannot make it

Dear Maria, When I received the formal invitation for your wedding, despite having known for a while that you would be typing the knot soon, excitement gushed all over again. It still sounds so surreal that my childhood friend is at the cusp of starting a new phase of life with a wonderful partner. Your fascination for a romantic seaside holiday, expressed in our numerous discussions, convinced me that a honeymoon at such a locale would be the ideal gift for this occasion. You just need to confirm your preferred dates and the arrangements would be finalized. My eager anticipation for this happy occasion is known not only to you but also to other friends and relatives. This is why it breaks my heart to tell you that I will eventually not be present in person. A once-in-a-lifetime assignment has materialized for our anthropology group. You know how passionate I am about archaeological explorations. Even though major life events for both of us have connived to overlap, I try to look at the positive even in this. Good things are occurring simultaneously for the two of us. Wishing you a wonderful wedding day! John