About the refined awards
The Refined Awards were created to spotlight the talent that truly shapes the San Diego wedding industry. This night is about recognizing creativity, craftsmanship, and the people who consistently raise the bar behind the scenes. From design-forward details to unforgettable guest experiences, this year’s awards reflect how our industry continues to evolve. We’re excited to welcome new categories like Jewelry Design, Menswear, and Interactive Solo Artist, while still honoring standout work across planning, venues, florals, and beyond. It’s a celebration of growth, innovation, and the community that makes it all happen.
Thank you so much for attending the 2025 Refined Awards!
2025 REFINED AWARD WINNERS
Photography: Maria Alexander Media
Cinematography: Next Chapter Film Co.
Content Creator: SD Content Creator
Photo Booth: Selfie Station
Philanthropist: San Diego Style Weddings
Catering Company: The Wild Thyme Company
Bar Service: Snake Oil Cocktail Co.
Baking Connoisseur: Connor's Craft Cakes
Hair & Makeup: Aly Rose Beauty
Stationery: Papermade Studio
Tablescapes: Catalog Atelier
Floral Artistry: Natalie Blooms
Balloon Artist: Bish Events
Interactive Artist: Perspective Art Studio
Event Design & Rentals: Adore Folklore
Hottest Venue: Monserate Winery
Bridal Boutique: Blushing Bride
Jewelry Design: Lady Cromer Jewelry
Menswear: Friar Tux
Specialty Rentals: SoCal Candle Rentals
Lighting & Production: San Diego Socialights
Entertainment: DJ Kanoya
Solo Artist: Virtuous Violinist
Wedding Planner: thatBliss Weddings
Best Dressed: Jasmine Serrano
Officiant: Deborah Young
Linens: BBJ La Tavola
Refined Star: Gina Jones
Industry Impact Award: Samantha Duran
Thank you to our
2025 refined awards sponsors
who made this possible
the 2024 Refined Awards
The 2024 Refined Awards where held at one of San Diego's largest multipurpose event spaces JULEP Venue
2024 REFINED AWARD WINNERS
Photographer: Maria Alexander Media
Cinematography: Mikey Ramirez Films
Content Creator: San Diego Content Creator
Philanthropist: Nahid Global Events
Bar Service: Snake Oil Cocktail Co.
Photo Booth: Selfie Station
Baking Connoisseur: Heritage Desserts
Catering: The Wild Thyme Company
Bridal Boutique: Blushing Bride
Floral Artistry: Hartworks Floral
Entertainment: Nalu The Piano Man
Specialty Rentals: Cavalier Bars & Backdrops
Lighting and Production: My Marquee SD
Design and Rentals: To Be Designed
Balloon Artist: Danielle Monique Designs
Stationery Artist: Papermade Studio
Hair and Makeup: Twirly Shears
Hottest Venue: Monserate Winery
Wedding Planner: Sweet Blossom Weddings
Officiant: Deborah Young
Refined Star: Elizabeth Worrell Weddings
Industry Impact Award: Modern Elegance Weddings
Thank you to our
2024 refined awards sponsors
who made this possible
THE 2023 REFINED AWARDS
The 2023 Refined Awards where held at the interactive New Children’s Museum in Downtown San Diego
2023 REFINED AWARD WINNERS
Photographer of the Year: Camila Margotta Photography
Videographer of the Year: West Coast Weddings
Philanthropist of the Year: Bliss Events
Best Photo Booth of the Year: Selfie Station
Best Catering of the Year: The Wild Thyme Company
Best Baking Artist of the Year: Frost me Cafe
Best Florist of the Year: Hartworks Floral
Best Entertainment of the Year: Republic of Music
Best Lighting and Production of the Year: Brilliant Event Lighting
Best Event Design and Rental of the Year: To Be Designed
Best Stationery of the Year: Sunkissed Native
Best Hair and Makeup of the Year: Twirly Shears
Best Venue of the Year: La Valencia Hotel
Best Wedding Planner of the Year: Lindsay Dean Events
Best Officiant: Deborah Young
Refined Up-and-Comer of the Year: Champagne Celebrations
Wild Card of the Year: Sara Kinkaid
Thank you to our
2023 refined awards sponsors
THE 2022 REFINED AWARDS
The 2022 Refined Awards were held at the iconic Adams Avenue Theater in San Diego.
2022 REFINED AWARD WINNERS
Best Photographer: Camila Margotta Photography
Best Cinematography: Ryan Films
Philanthropist of the Year: Crown Weddings & Events
Photo Booth: Selfie Station
Best Catering Company: Coast Catering
Best Baking Connoisseur: Heritage & Co.
Best Floral Artistry:Hartworks Floral
Entertainment: Republic of Music
Lighting and Production: Brilliant Event Lighting
Event Design & Rentals: To Be Designed
Best Stationery Artist: Sunkissed Native
Best Hair and Makeup Artist: Aly Rose Beauty
Hottest Venue: L'Auberge Del Mar
Best Wedding Planner: Ivy Weddings and Events
Wild Card: Cris Joseph
Up & Comer/ Refined Star: Caitlyn Jade Events
Thank you to our
2022 refined awards sponsors
who made this possible
2019 refined awards
The 2019 Refined Awards were held on December 12th at the historic Guild Hotel in Downtown San Diego.
2019 Refined Award Winners
2019 Refined Award Winners
Hottest Venue: Park Hyatt Aviara
Philanthropist of the Year: Susanne Duffy, Crown Weddings & Events
Wedding Planner of the Year: Nahid Global Events
Catering of the Year: Giuseppe Catering
Best Dressed: Christine Ong
Social Media Rockstar: The Pannikin Building
Baking Connoisseur: Sweet Cheeks Baking Company
Florist of the Year: Mindful Magnolia
Production and Event Design: To Be Designed
Branding Company: The Creative Clique
Entertainment of the Year: Encore Entertainment
Up and Comer: Café au Love
Photographer of the Year: Sage Justice
Videographer: Focused Bliss Productions
Hair and Make-Up: Beauty by Stacey
Refined Star: Simply Taleah
A HUGE Refined Thank You to our amazing vendors...
Justice Photography
Chef Justin Vaiciunas of Luca (restaurant at the Guild Hotel)
Encore Entertainment
To Be Designed
DJ Dre Motion Entertainment
Llyod Films
Poured With Love
West meets West
Brick House Dance Production
Concepts Event Design
Secret Photo Booth
