I'm photographing my first wedding tomorrow (Valentine's day). I'm a little nervous about it, not so much in the actual doing it, just the technical stuff, like what if something happens to my memory card. I have my camera and my mum's camera. 3 or 4 sets of batteries for my camera (mum's doesn't take standard batteries).
I have a comprehensive shot list and plan. Have had discussions with the bride & groom (friends of mine) so I know what they want.
It's going to be a very busy day. 10am start and then go go go until probably 10:30 at night after the reception is over. I might get a little bit of time to sit and eat and relax a bit at the reception, but will have to be ready for the formal stuff, and have to go to each table and take photos of all the guests too.
Any chance you can dash out & buy a spare memory card this afternoon or tomorrow?? I always always carry a spare if not two whenever I go to a shoot. Another thing I do is take my laptop so I can dump the photos as needed, that way I can guarantee there will be space on the memory card. When there is a lull (between the ceremony & photos with the bridal party, during the entree, after the cake) check your batteries and memory cards & dump the photos onto a laptop if you have one. Th last thing you want to be doing is saying, hang on I need to change my battery right in the middle of the cake cutting
Weddings are lots of fun to shoot, I think the anticipation is far worse than the actual day! Make sure you drink lots of water, even if it's not hot, running around after the couple & their guests is hard work! Also maybe take some snacks (like nuts or muesi bars) because you may not get a chance to sit down while the meal is there for you.
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