I have find myself asking the same question before actually making a purchased to a digital camera. I have been using film camera for a very long time. as a matter of fact, i dont think I will ever stop using my film camera. I actually like it ALOT more than any of my digital camera. But of course I am not saying I wont use it. I have two SLR digitals... and I mostly use them for work. another word, only if I am getting PAY for.
I still shoot film now, maybe because I still have dozen of rolls laying around the house. actually I shoot slide film. so my processing fee doesnt cost as much. and I dont get them printed at all. I normally scan them and print them at home if I want to use them for my portfolio.
Film can be VERY Costly.... just have to be careful how many shoots you need on the same subject, with the same pose. a good photographer dont need to take a picture of someone or something twenty times. thats the fun part about film. waiting for the result at the end of the week.
as far as for digital, i have been using that (for work) for over 2 years now. I LOVE it, because especially when the bulk of my work are PreSchool Photography, I need to double check my images before calling on the next child. I need to make sure I got that smile that all the parents LOVE. and Just because I am using a digital, it doesnt mean I can shoot 20 -30 images. again, a good photographer dont need to take that many... plus I dont have the time and the patient to be editing when i get home. I like to sleep and watch TV.
with Wedding pHotography - it is also great to using digital. Just to make sure you get the shoot you want. This event is once in a lifetime.
personally I think you should get yourself a digital camera. $600 in film processing is alot. plus SLR digital camera these days are so closed to film result. it doesnt matter anymore. so this is just my opinion, just how I see things about camera between film and digital. i might have went off the topic, i might have just talk something that has nothing to do with wat you are saying.....
I love the sound of the film after you press on the shutter buttom. THAT'S a Real sound of a SLR Camera.
for the record - I never bring my digital camera when I am shooting for personal. 
