So close but I am torn!

?? only you can decide but don't go by one wedding from B, take a closer look then see if you can decide after you have seen a few from B, sorry cant help unless I see who you are talking about?? but for me I would go with my heart,? see I'm the same when it comes to decisions??

Look at a couple of online galleries from both. Hard decision.

Personally l think you should go with your heart. Which of them is more"you"? Which do you think will make the most of where you are getting married and understand you both ultimately getting the best pictures?

Have you spoken to both properly (not just about money, time etc) to make sure you would gel with them?

Flip a coin on it. Whilst the coin is in the air you'll have decided which side you want it to land on. If you haven't once it has you might feel that you're pleased or wished it went the other way.

Have you met both the photographers in person?

I'd recommend looking at albums/pictures from more than one wedding that they have done

Have another good look at both photographers work/galleries, but I would say A) go with your heart....you even said - she was your dream photographer before you got engaed and you love her work. Hve you spoken to her to make sure you like her in person?

Thanks everyone. I have looked at their entire portfolios the other day. I will try the coin thing too! I have chatted to TOG a and she seems lovely and excitable!

I wonder if it is worth asking if she can do some sort of deal if I offer to pay full price now?? What do you reckon?

I would seriously meet both photographers, remember they are going to be with you all day, you might not even like your first choice once you have met her or vice versa?.

Whilst I would say go with your heart, I agree with Bruce...you have to meet them both to make a real decision. We even met with our photographers. Getting that connection with them is so important.

You could always see how much A would charge for extra coverage too as an option.

Negotiate!! x

Have you had any more thoughts about what to do?

Yep :-) I have decided to go with my heart! And I am super happy about it! Going to phone her in the week, although I have no idea what to ask or say! :-)

Definitely arrange a meeting so you can go through everything with her and look through the contract together before parting with any money. I'd be very cautious about paying up front to anyone in the wedding industry, especially if you have a while to go till your wedding. Do you have wedding insurance in case of the worst case scenario? I'm not slating wedding suppliers because I'm one myself but it's best to air on the side of caution when handing over large amounts up front.