Honestly, finding a brand new Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body for under $1,500 is gonna be pretty tough right now. Most retailers have it stuck at that $1,699 price point and Fuji doesnt usually do massive discounts this early in the life cycle. I have been using mine for a few months now and i am totally satisfied with how it handles, but the price tag definitely bites if youre on a strict budget. If you really want to stay under $1,500 and still have money left for a lens—cuz you definitely need glass for that wedding—i'd seriously look at the used market. Sites like MPB or KEH are great for this. I actually bought a used Fujifilm X-T4 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body a while back and it worked perfectly right out of the box. Honestly, the results were so good i almost didnt upgrade to the T5. No complaints at all with the older flagship models if you want to save some cash. Quick tip: Check the official Fujifilm refurbished store on their website. They occasionally drop the Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Black for around $1,450, but you have to be fast because they sell out in minutes. Don't stress too much tho. You'll do great at the wedding, just make sure you get some practice in before December! If you need help picking a lens that fits the remaining budget, just let me know.