I need to bail on my friend’s wedding but I can’t tell him why

How do I soften the blow? (Picture: Getty)Wedding planner and venue owner Alison Rios McCrone helps solve your dilemmas, no matter how big or small, in a weekly agony aunt column.Dear Alison, Can you offer a bit of advice please?I’m supposed to be going to my friend’s wedding next week but I’ve just had a bit of bad health news and have been told I need to rest and ideally stay home for the next couple of weeks, until my next appointment. I really like this frien