I have a friend that lives in Tunisia. She was invited to the wedding but can't make it
She just emailed me yesterday to tell me she has a new job and they are sending her to NYC for a few days in a few weeks, which happen to be the day after I get back from the honeymoon!
Definitely making the trip to NYC (2+ hours) to see her; it's much easier than getting a $1500 plane ticket to see her in Tunisia!