I use the excuse "It's bad luck to show up to a wedding flying solo. *IF* I can get a date, then I'll show." Generally speaking, you get a pass using that one. Also, my track record is 1 in 7 weddings so far. What's that refer to? Of the 7 weddings I've been invited to (and didn't attend) only ONE of them so far has ended in divorce. I brag all the other ones are staying together because I didn't go to their wedding!