When I make a recommendation on whether to go digital or traditional, I usually tell people, no matter what equipment a professional photographer uses, just remember beyond the film or digital pixels, your images will be as good as the talent behind the lens. Ask to see examples of their work, and while in contact with prospective photographers, note how you feel you've been treated. The first impression is always a good indication of how the rest of the job will go. I think good first impressions and seeing good quality work is most helpful in making a judgment about which photographer to choose. Remember, you will be spending a significant amount of your budget on just the pictures. The dress will be put away, the tux will be returned, the cake will be gone, but the images you choose will always be there and should last a lifetime. Don't forget the old saying..."you get what you pay for". I continue to shoot with the best quality film, since I believe, in the end, it gives me the greatest control and produces the sharpest enlargements. I combine the current digital technology to get the best of both worlds. My film is color balanced when it's developed and my images are digitally scanned to offer clients the most in choices, but when it comes time for prints, the negatives, not the scans are used to produce the highest quality image on lifetime, non-fading papers. This may be a point to consider when finding out what kind of prints the photographer you choose will offer you.