Things I learned from shooting my first wedding

Well, it's a week later and I finally finished processing the images. I shot just over 400 and have uploaded 150 to the couple's private gallery on my Zenfolio site.

Through the experience I learned:

• It takes 2 hours of digital darkroom time for every 1 hour of shooting (at least until I get faster, or maybe always). This means a 5 hour wedding would be 15 hours, plus travel and preparation time, so really almost 20 hours of work.
  
• I should have a precise information about what the couple wants in terms of shots, especially during the ceremony. This includes knowing where it is acceptable to be. For example, how far up the isle can I get without it feeling intrusive?
  
• Knowing the names of important people, such as the maid of honor, parents, ect., in advance would be helpful.
  
• I understand why people do formals before the wedding. Having enough time is really important and being able to have control of the situation.
  
• Control - taking control of the situation and being able to politely tell people what I need them to do in order to get the shots the bride and groom want.