Refined Events

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1

About Refined Events

Refined Events

Head Planner

Refined Events specializes in creating unforgettable experiences for any and all occasions! From weddings to corporate events, we offer customizable packages to fit your unique needs! Let us handle the details so you can enjoy the celebration!

As a wedding specialist open to all events, I bring a fresh, creative approach with meticulous attention to detail and a calming presence. Though just starting out, my focus is on delivering personalized experiences for any client, ensuring each event is uniquely memorable.

In three words: Honest, Organized, Positive

Services by planning level

Full-service planning

Pricing starts at $3,500

Partial planning

Pricing starts at $1,800

Day-of coordination / wedding management

Pricing starts at $1,000

Event design

Pricing starts at $600

Destination wedding

Pricing starts at $1,000*

*Plus % of total wedding costs

Elopement / microwedding

Pricing starts at $900

A la carte

Pricing starts at $250

Reviews

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Rating: 4.2

4.2 out of 5

15 reviews

  • LA

    Lauren A.

    Rating: 4
    •Zola
    •Oct 9

    Mostly Positive, with Room for Improvement

    We had an overall mostly positive experience working with Bailee from Refined Events, though there were a few areas where we felt our wedding day could have gone more smoothly. Our first meeting went very well. Bailee asked thoughtful questions, provided helpful answers, and had the upbeat personality we wanted in a coordinator. Based on our first impression, her reviews, and pricing, we felt confident moving forward. Around three months out, we began having regular 30-minute calls and consistently finished feeling reassured. Bailee also proactively reached out to our vendors before the wedding without us needing to ask, which we appreciated. She and her assistant, Brenda, arrived on time for both the rehearsal and wedding day. However, Bailee asked to reschedule nearly every scheduled meeting, sometimes by 30–60 minutes and other times to a different day. Although she always said we could keep the original time if needed, the frequency raised concerns about time management and accountability leading up to the wedding. Our biggest concern on the wedding day was our experience with Brenda. We didn’t meet her until the rehearsal, which was fine, but she often seemed stressed and unsure of herself. Rather than helping us feel calm, her demeanor sometimes added to the stress. My husband, I, and several bridesmaids independently had similar experiences. She was kind, but we felt confidence and decisiveness are important qualities in this role. Bailee herself was helpful when she stepped in. There were also several logistical mistakes that, while none ruined our day, were disappointing given our timeline discussions. The umbrellas planned for the reception area weren’t there, so a bridesmaid had to retrieve them between the ceremony and cocktail hour. I recognize I could have communicated this more clearly. Our processional music was also played incorrectly: my husband’s entrance song was skipped, and the DJ played my aisle song twice. This wasn’t solely Bailee’s responsibility, but better coordination may have prevented it. Additionally, our King’s Table was set up incorrectly despite us providing a poster with the exact seating arrangement. We had to make adjustments right before the ceremony, creating unnecessary stress. Finally, the speech and food service timeline wasn’t followed, despite discussing it multiple times. The plan was for my dad’s speech and the blessing, followed by appetizers, then the Maid of Honor and Best Man speeches, and finally dinner. Instead, all speeches happened consecutively. Guests sat through 25 minutes of speeches without food or access to the bar, which was closed. Even my husband and I didn’t have drinks and ended up toasting with water. This was a specific detail we had discussed and were disappointed to see missed. Overall, Bailee provided the day-of coordination we hired her for, and we appreciate what went well. Her pricing felt appropriate for the service received, particularly as someone still growing her business. We believe she can learn from these experiences and continue improving. We’d recommend her to couples who are more flexible with details, but very detail-oriented couples may want to confirm important logistics carefully in advance. We’d also recommend discussing the assigned assistant beforehand, as our experience with Brenda was unfortunately not what we had hoped for. We wish Bailee the best as she continues to grow Refined Events!

  • RR

    Ryan R.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 9

    Book with Bailee!

    We booked Bailee almost a year before our wedding and I’m really glad we did. Our experience with her was positive from start to finish. Over the year we had a lot of planning sessions where we went through everything that needed to happen and when it was due, so nothing would sneak up on us at the end. We had to reschedule a few times (on both sides, life happens) and she was always easy to work with about it. She also stayed patient and upbeat when we went back and forth on decisions, which happened more than I’d like to admit. On the wedding day she was everywhere at once. She and her team handled whatever came up, kept things on schedule, and stayed with us all the way through cleanup at the end of the night. We got to actually enjoy our day instead of worrying about the details, and that was exactly what we were hoping for. If you’re looking for a wedding planner in the WI/IL area, I’d recommend Bailee without hesitation. She’s detail oriented, positive, and clearly cares about making the day go well. We couldn’t have done it without her. 5/5 stars

  • AW

    Adam W.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 6

    Best Party Planner

    Bailee was very communicative, helpful, and professional. I would highly recommend her if you want someone who is very detailed and overall an epic party planner!

  • HN

    Hope N.

    Rating: 1
    •Zola
    •Aug 23, 2026

    Disappointing day of coordination

    We hired Refined Events (Bailee Holmquist) for day-of coordination about a month before our wedding after our original coordinator became unavailable. Based on the reviews and our initial consultation, we felt reassured that Bailee would help make the transition stress-free. Given the short notice, we also created a 45-page wedding binder to ensure she and her team had everything needed. The planning meetings were okay, but brief, typically 30 minutes at most, and left us feeling like we had not covered much. We still trusted Bailee’s experience working weddings and expected the day to be handled professionally. 4 days before our wedding, Bailee informed us she had COVID and could no longer provide the day-of coordination services. Her lead coordinator, Daniela Martinez (Danny), would take over. During our call with Danny, she assured us she would do everything Bailee would have done, would have our binder printed and onsite, and would coordinate the rehearsal. We also discussed communication expectations: I did not want constant check-ins, but specifically asked that key transitions be communicated. Danny also indicated that her assistant would be onsite. Unfortunately, the preparation and execution did not reflect that communication. At the rehearsal, Danny arrived late after we had already started. She appeared unfamiliar with the ceremony lineup and flow, so we ultimately had to lead the rehearsal ourselves to ensure she understood it. Her comment that she would have a “2 hour call with Bailee tomorrow” left us extremely concerned that the person taking over our wedding was still not prepared two days before it. Danny was delayed on our wedding day due to a car accident, which was outside her control, and we have never blamed her for that. Our concern was that we had to contact her to learn what had happened. She ultimately arrived without the binder and continued to appear unfamiliar with the plans. When my hairstylist was significantly delayed, I had to prompt Danny to contact her and ultimately tell her not to come; my wedding party then did my hair. When our photographer was delayed, we had to tell Danny to follow up. When catering arrived, a member of our wedding party had to direct them to Danny. During the ceremony, Danny failed to properly cue the DJ, causing my bridal entrance to be rushed. She incorrectly told our wedding party that we did not want the arch moved despite our explicit instructions. Danny also did not make any announcements during the reception. She did not facilitate key transitions, aside from the cake and a server issue she identified. What was especially disappointing was how our concerns were handled afterward. The day after the wedding, we provided a detailed written account. Rather than directly evaluating whether the contracted services were fulfilled, the responses focused on our “feelings” versus Danny’s “perspective.” We were ultimately denied a refund despite our concerns that several contracted responsibilities were not fulfilled. Ultimately, this was also a failure of business management. Bailee chose and represented Danny as the replacement coordinator and reassured us that she was prepared. Properly preparing and briefing a replacement is the responsibility of the business, not the couple or their wedding party. Unfortunately, Refined Events added stress rather than removing it. Based on our experience, we would not recommend this service. If we could give 0/5, we would.

  • EG

    Emily G.

    Rating: 1
    •Zola
    •Aug 22, 2026

    Disappointing experience

    We had a disappointing experience with Refined Events from start to finish. The planner was responsive and helpful initially, but communication dried up after just a few weeks into our engagement. She missed two scheduled meetings without showing up, and when we tried to reschedule, she didn't follow through. To make matters worse, after we'd already signed the contract, she informed us she couldn't attend our wedding day and would send someone else instead. We decided to end our contract rather than risk having an unfamiliar planner on such an important day. We cannot recommend Refined Events based on our experience.

    Bailee Garcia•Aug 22, 2026

    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m genuinely sorry that you walked away from your experience with Refined Events feeling disappointed. While I respect your decision to share your experience, I do want to respectfully clarify some details for anyone reading this review. Your contracted service was for day-of coordination, rather than partial or full-service planning. With day-of coordination, the majority of active coordination and communication begins approximately 30–60 days before the wedding, as outlined in the scope of the service and discussed on the consultation call. Prior to that , I still made multiple check-ins and remained available to answer questions whenever assistance was needed. Because of this, I don’t feel it is accurate to describe our communication as having “dried up” a few weeks after booking seeing as your wedding was planned for October 3rd. Regarding the scheduled meetings, I did have to miss one meeting, and I communicated that I would be unable to attend prior to the scheduled meeting time. We worked to reschedule afterward. I absolutely understand that any change to a scheduled meeting can be frustrating, and I apologized for the inconvenience that caused. I also completely understand the concern surrounding the change in lead coordinator for your wedding day. When I first had to switch your coordinator and realize that I would personally be unable to attend, I communicated that with you and arranged for another vetted coordinator rather than leaving your wedding without coverage. I checked in with you multiple times regarding that change to make sure you were comfortable moving forward, and during each conversation you were understanding about the circumstances. When you ultimately decided you were no longer comfortable proceeding with the replacement coordinator, I respected your decision to end our agreement and proceeded with a refund. I never want a couple to leave an experience with my company feeling disappointed, and I am sorry that this was ultimately how you felt. At the same time, I believe it is important that the full context and timeline of events are represented accurately. I sincerely wish you both the very best and a beautiful wedding day.

Yes, absolutely! In addition to wedding planning, we love helping our couples plan other special events like bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and more. We actually highly encourage it, it’s a great way to create a cohesive experience and ensure every event leading up to the big day is just as memorable and stress-free.
We will never plan multiple weddings on a single day! As we are a team of 2 , we both want to have our undivided attention and time focused on our couple and there special day!
Depending on what package you choose from our 3, you will spend as little as a month before your special day to a year with us! We pride ourselves on great communication throughout the entire process.
Yes we are a team. As of right now, it will be me the lead event planner/coordinator(Bailee) and I have an assistant. We may in the future look into expanding!

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