The question is: "What are the expectations of the bride and groom?" It is their day, what do they want out of it?
It all depends on what your daughter and her husband (to be) want. If they don't want the professional album set to show all their friends, then there's no need to get a pro in. If they do want the nice glossy album with all the usual set-piece poses, etc., then you are on a hiding to nothing by doing it yourself. It really isn't worth the risk.
As the bride's mother, you are going to have a lot on your plate regardless of any other duties. Adding in the stress and hassle of being the photographer, whilst trying to sort out any other issues that need your attention (there will be something!), is just asking for grief that you could do without.
People don't realise just what a specialist job wedding photography is. It is a highly skilled job to come up with the nice pics that everyone expects. It is a long way from the pictures you will get by wandering around taking candids and snaps.
If the bride and groom only want candids and snaps, then do the job. If they want the nice glossy album, leave it to the pros (and take candids and snaps yourself anyway).
Duncan
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