My parents will also be attending this wedding and it's really tough to field the questions from them. Where's AH? What's wrong? Why isn't he here? What aren't you telling us? Etc etc etc.
A simple:
"He didn't feel up to the trip."
Repeated over and over and over and over and over.
Then move away from your folks and join others. Eventually ........................................... your folks will get the hint that they are crossing a personal boundary of yours. That you are NOT going to discuss the topic.
Remember, no matter what our age, many times our parents still treat us as if we are 16 years old and until we respond over and over as adults to them they will continue to act toward us as if we are 16.
I learned that one over the years, lol. I finally started getting Mom's attention (she was the pushy one, not dad) when my stock answer became:
"No, that topic is not open to discussion."
Had to repeat that one many times, lol but slowly, mom's attitude and actions toward me started to change. I was 49 years old, lmao and FINALLY she was treating me as an adult, no longer 16.
Instead, go and enjoy, wish the couple well.
J M H O
Love and hugs,