[mikester]

If she is a close friend - I would say go to the wedding. If she is not a close friend then do whatever you want.

A couple of years ago I did not go to a very close friend's wedding due to some financial restrictions. I could have put the plane ticket on a card, taken the time off and stayed with my brother in the same town.

6 months later he was killed in a car accident.

One of the biggest regrets in my entire life is not going to his wedding.

Besides, weddings are awesome. I always have a good time (even if there isn't any drinking) and the girls are in the best mood ever.

EVER!

Even now that I've been married - weddings are fantastic fun.