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All good advice from Ian. I`ll leave aside any comments about having back up equipment in case of failures as you`re doing it as a favour to a friend but make sure you manage their expectations and remember why they are using you. Apart from flash ( which will probably not be usable in a church - check for other venues) the most obvious missing element you have is a longer lens. You could do with a 70-200 - would they pay to hire one maybe? This would be needed for the service / candids I feel as you will not be able to get up close whilst service is ongoing. make sure you check with registrar/ assistant or vicar what they will allow re: shooting in the service - soem will even ask you to keep down the shooting rate (even without flash).
kweep your eyes open for the unexpected candids and even if they ask for reportage style get some formals - the mums / grandparents are always looking for them. Don`t forget the little incidentals like flowers /table decorations etc when things go quiet - they`ve often put personal work into them. Good luck - weddings are really hard work but offer great opportunites for creative thinking.
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