Well one thing I find valueable is a lens or macro spacer that allows for some close focus shots on things like rings, flowers, hands with rings, small detail type of things.
Another extremely important thing for me is a powerful flash. I bounce my flash a ton. Recently my Sunpak 120j died (or is trying to) and I had to switch to a Vivitar 285 and it was just under powered for me. I know the guide numbers are the same but I think the Sunpak is stronger, my 380ex is definately under powered. Some of this perception might just be my missing the excellent juju of parabolic flash. So I broke down and got a 580ex, we'll see how that goes. I do use a JTL Mobilite 300 for formals and dance shots. For the formals I use a 46" white umbrella.
Finally look at a bunch a wedding shots before the gig to get some ideas in you. IMHO wedding photography is more of a craft than an art. People aren't looking for avante guarde stuff that's never been done before, they're looking for predictably good shots.
-James
PS Oh yeah, ask the church coordinator or the officiant what's allowed (flash, no flash, can you be in the sanctuary, can you move around). At the reception the DJ is your friend, have good communications with him and you won't miss any of the events at the reception. Good Luck!
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