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

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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

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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

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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

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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