Thank you so much for attending the 2024 Refined Awards!
We had an incredible time celebrating and dancing the night away! The atmosphere was full of joy, creating the perfect setting for an unforgettable evening. A huge congratulations to all the winners—your peers voted for you, recognizing and truly respecting the impact you make in our industry.
About the refined awards
The Refined Awards are unlike any other—this event is all about celebrating the incredible individuals in the San Diego wedding industry who have shown dedication, excellence, and hard work over the past year. This year, we’ve added exciting new categories like Content Creator and Specialty Rentals, alongside favorites such as Hottest Venue, Wedding Planner, Refined Star, Floral Artistry, and many more!
A FABULOUS EVENING.
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
*New Categories
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, Rabbi, Reverend, Priest of the Year: Deborah Young
Refined Up-and-Comer of the Year: Champagne Celebrations
Wild Card of the Year: Sara Kinkaid
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 refined awards 2022 sponsors!
2019 refined awards
The 2019 Refined Awards were held on December 12th at the historic Guild Hotel in Downtown San Diego.
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
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
