photographer and videographer

I am going to get married in Atlanta but I'm residing in LA. As recommended by my friends I can search in some wedding websites and filter for prices within my budget, and so far I went to weddinglenox.com and weddingchannel.com and found some photographers.

Just wondering who may suggest the procedure you find photographers? How do you look at their ratings and if they're trustworthed?

Thanks,
Excited bride to be.