A friend invited you to their wedding.  Thank your friend for the invitation Explain why you can’t go Suggest a wedding present you can give to your friend

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Dear Mary, Congratulations on your wedding and thank you for the invitation. I received your invitation card 3 days ago and I must say that I am very happy for you. Unfortunately, I will not be in the country on that special day, as I will be
traveling
the act of going from one place to another
travelling
to China for two weeks for an important business trip. I had planned earlier a month back to embark on
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journey, but due to some financial constraints after the renovation of my shop, I could not make it. I am deeply sorry and wish I can change my plans again to celebrate with you. Please try to enjoy your day, look beautiful, and take some lovely pictures. Since I will be doing a lot of shopping, I would like to make it up to you by getting you a lovely wedding present. How about the smoothie blender or waffle maker that you have been dreaming of buying? I remember how much you spoke about it the
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time I visited your place. Kindly let me know which of the present you would prefer via email, Facebook, or Twitter, as I will be online every morning from 7 am to 9 am while being away. Once again have fun and do not forget to send some nice pictures to me. Yours Sincerely Julia
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