Originally posted by mojoe_24 For a cheap person to shoot the wedding (found off craigslist) it is $800-1500. For an actual professional it is substantially more.
DA*16-50 $700
DA*50-135 $800
Flash gear $200 - $500
Being able to enjoy the wedding and not worry about ruining your friends wedding pictures...........priceless!
But it sounds like you are determined. Seriously get the flash gear, off camera flash, wireless triggers, a softbox or umbrella. Obviously the lenses suggested are better but what you have will do the job especially since it is not a church wedding, provided you have enough light. Which is where the flash comes in.
And really really get in some practice!!! Be a helper, crash some weddings and just watch the photographer, get invited to another wedding whatever. Also make sure you visit the site ahead of time and take some test shots at the same time of day to test the lighting. And make sure they give you an assistant to handle the posing. And have a shot list approved by the bride ahead of time. And read some books on wedding photography.
I'm getting the shakes just thinking about it...................