Although your longstanding disapproval of the bride is a ludicrous reason not to attend your friend's wedding, I think traveling out of the country is enough of a realistic reason to bow out.
From what you say (it's been a few years?) he's spent enough time in this relationship to know if she's right for him, not for you. Respect his decision and show him that you support him. Maybe you're right and he'll need you one day. Or maybe he'll be the one you'll turn to.
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