That date is so hot! I passed a couple jobs along to friends.
Best of luck finding someone!
As you mention, excellent opportunity for a sample and the experience has to be great.
A few years back I shot a wedding in LA and flew the next morning to Lake Tahoe only to comeback the same day.
I took my wife along and pretty much lost all the profit... sorry!
What do you pay for a second shooter... 1'500.... jk
Good luck