“I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sunnybrook Venue in Roanoke, Virginia. I live in Massachusetts, so aside from our initial visit to tour the venue, every single part of my wedding planning was done remotely over the phone, Zoom, and Google video calls. Despite that distance, everything came together more beautifully than I ever could have imagined, and so much of that credit goes to the incredible team at Sunnybrook.
Emma Stanley, our wedding coordinator, was an absolute rockstar from start to finish. She was patient, organized, and truly listened to my vision while also helping me stay on budget. She made remote planning feel effortless and was always just a call or text away. On the wedding day itself, Emma was present for the entire event and kept everything running smoothly. She coordinated with all of our vendors, handled every little detail, and her team was moving flowers, tables, and chairs with total professionalism. I did about 90% of my own wedding planning as the groom and I truly believe the day would not have been nearly as beautiful without Emma guiding me through it. Sunnybrook also recently welcomed a new coordinator, Sarah, who worked alongside Emma on our wedding day and did a wonderful job as well.
We also hosted our rehearsal dinner at Sunnybrook the night before the wedding and it was a fantastic way to kick off the weekend. The taco bar was a huge hit with our families and Payton was working the bar that evening and did a great job.
The food was outstanding. Randy Scaggs, the owner and executive chef, is a true talent in the kitchen. We had 140 guests and I have not heard a single complaint about the food from anyone. The beef dish was a crowd favorite, I had the salmon which was fantastic, and my bride loved her chicken dish. We chose a plated meal as I am not a fan of buffets and I am so glad we did. When your guests are still talking about the food weeks later, you know you made the right choice.
The open bar was equally impressive. Drinks were flowing all night and no one had to wait long. Sunnybrook has a wonderful selection and is very flexible about working with you to serve exactly what you want.
And then there were the flowers! The F-L-O-W-E-R-S! The flower were honestly my favorite part of the entire day aside from my bride. I worked with Emma and Tammy Scaggs on my vision, which was 'colorful and vibrant.' I had specifically requested Allium flowers and they delivered in the most amazing way, sourcing Alliums that came all the way from Amsterdam. The florist on site, Grace Winters, was an absolute delight. She was so knowledgeable and passionate about the flowers, and when it started to rain she worked with me on the spot to adjust the setup and make everything look perfect. She was a 10 out of 10.
If you are looking for a wedding venue with incredible food, a talented and caring team, and attention to every last detail, Sunnybrook is the place.
PHOTO CREDIT: Emily Heskett @Emilyheskett_photography on insta”
