Yeah...No you would not catch me driving 5.5 hours to do a gig. If I did, I would require a hotel room paid for by the client. Not doing that in one day. No way Jose.
...Yeah, I'm not waking up early enough to drive out to OC in time. Plus if I wake up that early, I'm going to be standing there at the show with circles under my eyes, and probably hyped up on Coffee. I'd rather look normal, in normal attitude/energy level, and be caffeine free at a bridal show.
If I do this show, I'm either getting a hotel room the night before, or sleeping at my parents house on the couch. They live 18 miles from the hotel. Downside to the couch is I have a crappy night's sleep, BUT at least I wouldn't have to pay for a hotel room for the night.
I don't mind doing Ocean City weddings. I can make a weekend out of doing them, and make a little fun trip out of it.