How do I nicely tell my already-shunned best friend that there's no room for her in my New Year's Eve plans?

How do I nicely tell my already-shunned best friend that there's no room for her in my New Year's Eve plans?
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Tell her flat out you and your sweetie would love to spend time with her at lunch or at some other time, but that night you are happily booked ;)
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