Do not your choice of wedding photographer solely on the price because just like most things in life, You pay for what you get.
Ask your friends who photographed their wedding, as their friends and see if they not only liked their photographs but like the way the photographer handled themselves throughout the day.
Were they patient? Did they have have ideas of their own? Were they ready to accept your wedding ideas because it is just that YOUR WEDDING.
Suggesting to view numerous websites, advertising promotions and literature is doing the ground work when trying to find a good wedding photographer but be patient and take your time it is a decision you will have to look at every time you see your wedding photos hanging on your living room walls.
Ensure the photographer is just that a photographer.
Using a friend or relative to capture that all important day may be one that comes back to haunt you.
Ideally, there will be instant connection between the couple and photographer, both becoming comfortable with each other, understanding each others approach and both will be willing of accepting new ideas.
Ensure your photographer uses high quality equipment, there is nothing worse then having a great picture 'but" it's out of focus, the subject is too far away, you want to enlarge it and the quality just isn't there.
Choose a photographer based on their web site, packages, customer referrals and especially the way they approach you when your first meet.
Look at lots of pictures discuss locations, mileage, packages and needs of your particular wedding.
Make sure everyone agrees and book the photographer only if you feel like he/she is the one.