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The second cam doesn't have to be the greatest, but one cam is "flying without a net". In the case of equipment malfunction, that second cam is "cheap insurance", and I can't imagine a reason NOT to have one.
Even an HV20/30 or similar Sony HD camera will do fairly well, and come in handy - and for a fairly small investment. Sony HC5's can be had for under $400 on eBay, in some cases WELL under... message me if you want one and don't "do" eBay. Seriously, having a little second angle cam should be mandatory IMO.
Whether you have a safety cam in back and follow Don's moves (which are excellent advice and mirror what I do with the "manned" camera), or if you set up the second cam up front somewhere if you can find an angle (some church layouts don't lend themselves to this, others are ideal), you've got a cutaway shot, and if the camera is set right will get you coverage you might otherwise miss.
It's up to you, but it's worth considering adding a bit to your kit, and it can solve many problems! If you're facing a restircted shoot zone, letting them know you'd like to remain discreet and your unmanned camera could cover the necessary angles if they wouldn't mind you setting it up before the ceremony should get some brownie points too! I have a case with various small tripod/clamp solutions, so I can place my small cams virtually anywhere... and I have!
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