BIG BEAR LAKE WEDDING EXPERIENCE

Your Wedding at Sunnybrook

Sunnybrook is designed for the full wedding experience, not just one moment. The day flows naturally across the venue—from getting ready to the final song—with indoor and outdoor spaces that stay connected and welcoming for guests. Every package includes a Day-Of Coordinator, so you can stay present while the details are handled with care.

Two cakes decorated with strawberries sit on stands on a wooden table next to a bouquet of white flowers and wooden chairs in the background.

At a Glance

  • Purpose-built venue designed for weddings
  • Ceremony in the Secret Garden
  • Cocktail hour and gathering on the Garden Terrace
  • Dinner, toasts, and dancing in the Grand Room
  • Cuisine prepared fresh on-site (buffet or plated)
  • On-site getting ready spaces in The Cottage
  • Reserved for a single celebration at a time
  • Day-Of Coordinator included with every package

How Your Day Can Unfold

A woman in a white lace-back dress sits at a vanity, looking at her reflection in the mirror.

Getting ready in the Cottage

Arrive, settle in, and take your time. The Cottage offers a Bridal Suite and Grooms Quarters for a calm start to the day, with dedicated spaces for getting ready and touch-ups before guests arrive.

A man in a navy suit stands smiling at an outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by floral decorations and greenery, facing a person in a white veil.

Ceremony in the Secret Garden

Guests cross into a setting that feels private, calm, and focused. The Secret Garden is tucked into the trees beside the brook—quiet, natural, and meaningful.

A bride and groom sit together holding hands at an outdoor wedding, facing each other beside a decorated wine barrel and two wooden chairs.

Cocktails on the Garden Terrace

The celebration opens up on the Garden Terrace while dinner is prepared behind the scenes. It’s made for mingling, golden hour, and the first round of toasts

Grilled salmon fillet with char marks served alongside asparagus spears on a wooden board, with a slice of lemon in the background.

Cuisine, Prepared On-Site

Sunnybrook works closely with a trusted preferred caterer, with flexibility to accommodate other experienced catering teams. Dinner is prepared fresh on-site, with buffet or plated options tailored to your celebration.

Elegant banquet hall with wooden beams, chandeliers, draped white fabric, round tables with white tablecloths, and floral centerpieces set for an event.

Toast & Dancing in the Grand Room

The Grand Room brings warmth and energy as night begins—speeches, first dances, and a dance floor that carries the celebration forward.

A man in a black suit and a woman in a white lace dress stand outdoors holding hands, smiling at each other, with sunlight filtering through trees in the background.

Step outside again

Golden hour and mountain air are part of what makes Big Bear unforgettable. Step back out under the lights, linger with guests, and let the night unfold naturally.

How Your Day Can Unfold

A woman in a white lace-back dress sits at a vanity, looking at her reflection in the mirror.

Getting ready in the Cottage

Arrive, settle in, and take your time. The Cottage offers a Bridal Suite and Grooms Quarters for a calm start to the day, with dedicated spaces for getting ready and touch-ups before guests arrive.

A bride and groom sit together holding hands at an outdoor wedding, facing each other beside a decorated wine barrel and two wooden chairs.

Cocktails on the Garden Terrace

The celebration opens up on the Garden Terrace while dinner is prepared behind the scenes. It’s made for mingling, golden hour, and the first round of toasts.

Elegant banquet hall with wooden beams, chandeliers, draped white fabric, round tables with white tablecloths, and floral centerpieces set for an event.

Toasts & Dancing in the Grand Room

The Grand Room brings warmth and energy as night begins—speeches, first dances, and a dance floor that carries the celebration forward.

A man in a navy suit stands smiling at an outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by floral decorations and greenery, facing a person in a white veil.

Ceremony in the Secret Garden

Guests cross into a setting that feels private, calm, and focused. The Secret Garden is tucked into the trees beside the brook—quiet, natural, and meaningful.

A plate with a grilled steak sliced in half, roasted asparagus spears, and a serving of cheesy potato gratin, garnished with chopped herbs.
Close-up of cooked green beans and baby carrots garnished with chopped parsley.
Grilled salmon fillet with a seared crust, topped with herbs and served alongside roasted asparagus spears on a wooden surface.
Baked chicken breasts topped with lemon slices, surrounded by zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and sprinkled with feta cheese and fresh herbs.

Cuisine, Prepared On-Site

Sunnybrook works closely with a trusted preferred caterer, with flexibility to accommodate other experienced catering teams. Dinner is prepared fresh on-site, with buffet or plated options tailored to your celebration.

A man in a black suit and a woman in a white lace dress stand outdoors holding hands, smiling at each other, with sunlight filtering through trees in the background.

Step outside again

Golden hour and mountain air are part of what makes Big Bear unforgettable. Step back out under the lights, linger with guests, and let the night unfold naturally.

Weather Confidence, Built In

Planning in the mountains means thinking ahead. The goal is simple: your celebration still feels intentional, beautiful, and seamless. Indoor and outdoor areas were planned to work together, so the celebration stays cohesive. If the forecast shifts, the day still feels seamless—just in a different setting.

Spacious wedding reception hall with wooden beams, draped white fabric, chandeliers, round and rectangular tables set with floral centerpieces on a polished wood floor.
Spacious wedding reception hall with wooden beams, draped white fabric, chandeliers, round and rectangular tables set with floral centerpieces on a polished wood floor.

What to Expect

A Sunnybrook wedding is more than a venue rental. It’s a full-day setting designed for a smooth flow, a beautiful backdrop, and real support—so the experience feels cohesive from the first arrival to the final goodbye.

  • Day-Of Coordinator included with every package
  • A ceremony setting in the Secret Garden
  • Cuisine prepared fresh on-site with buffet or plated options
  • Getting ready on-site in The Cottage (Bridal Suite + Groom’s Quarters)
  • Indoor and outdoor celebration spaces designed to stay connected throughout the day
  • One celebration at a time, so the focus stays on yours

See package options, inclusions, and next steps on our Wedding Packages page.

A bride in a white dress holding a large bouquet of white flowers stands next to a groom in a dark suit with a white boutonniere. Their faces are partially out of frame.

Let the day linger

Wedding Questions

Yes. Big Bear Lake draws guests in every season, and many couples love that friends and family can enjoy the village, the lake, and mountain adventures around the celebration.

Sunnybrook can host up to 300 guests, depending on layout. Share your estimated guest count and we’ll help you confirm the best setup and package fit.

Big Bear has cabins, hotels, and inns. If you’d like a nearby bed-and-breakfast option, ask us about Apples Bed & Breakfast Inn — owned by Spencer and Laurie Kagan, who also own Sunnybrook. We’re happy to share details with guests who want a hosted, well-cared-for stay during the weekend.

Yes. Sunnybrook is reserved for one celebration at a time.

Yes. The spaces are designed to keep the experience connected from one moment to the next.

There’s flexibility to keep the celebration cohesive indoors, outdoors, or both.

Visit Wedding Packages to compare options and inclusions, then reach out when you’re ready to check availability.

Yes—every package includes a Day-Of Coordinator to keep the day calm, well-paced, and smoothly guided.

Bar service is available with flexible hosting styles. Outside alcohol isn’t permitted on the property.

Yes. Sunnybrook believes in marriage equality and is honored to celebrate all couples.

Sunnybrook works closely with a trusted preferred caterer, with flexibility to accommodate other experienced catering teams. Cuisine is prepared fresh on-site, with buffet-style service or fully plated dinners tailored to your celebration.

Yes. Sunnybrook offers intimate weekday options, including an Elegant Elopement Package and a Wedding Ceremony Package. Visit Wedding Packages for details, then reach out to check availability.

See Sunnybrook in Person

A tour makes everything click. Walk the property, feel the scale, and picture what your celebration can feel like here.