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I shot single cam weddings for about 10 years before I could afford 2 cameras and while it is tough and you only get the one angle, I still shoot as if I don't have a 2nd camera running.
Here's what I do. IF I can I stand at the front for the processional. NOT on the altar but in front of it and off to the right when facing down the aisle. IOW on the brides side. I then get the processional, the handoff to the groom as as the couple make their way up to the altar I move around to the center aisle and back. I shoot the rest from the back. BORING but in many case necessary. I adhere to the rules of the church and the officiant. Some may just say the heck with it and do whatever but I prefer not to as I may be going back there again (I've shoot over 100 weddings in one church over the years-they know me and trust me not to break the rules but they also allow me more latitude than all the other video guys). I can get the readers at the lectern the cantor, the priest doing the gospel and homily, the vows (since the couple faces each other for that) the candle, and all the other things that go on during a Catholic ceremony or any other for that matter. I'm also in position to get the recessional as well.
Again, perhaps not the best place but over all not the worst either.
Best thing to do is go to the rehearsal and check out where everyone will be standing and what is going to take place AND talk to the officiant if he/she is there to double check as to waht you can and can not do.
HTHs
Don
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