I would not recommend Scotch Valley Country Club as a wedding reception venue. We had our wedding…read morehere June 2026.
The venue itself is beautiful, the food was excellent, and the event staff were friendly and attentive. We had an amazing time celebrating with our family and friends. Unfortunately, the planning process and overall experience leading up to the wedding were far more stressful than they should have been.
The biggest issue was communication. Our coordinator was always pleasant, but communication was extremely disorganized. It often took multiple calls and emails to receive a response, and we were repeatedly asked for information that had already been provided, including menu selections and other event details. There were also several important details that were either poorly communicated or not included in the contract, creating unnecessary confusion throughout the planning process.
Future couples should be aware that the venue provides very little beyond basic tables and chairs. We were responsible for supplying many items ourselves, including linens and napkins. We also encountered confusion regarding what was included in our package, such as dinnerware and linens, which resulted in last-minute scrambling and additional expenses.
One of our biggest frustrations involved the bar service. We were required to pay a mandatory 22% gratuity for the bartenders, totaling approximately $1,000. Because of this, we specifically requested that no tip jars be displayed during the reception. Despite this request, tip jars were placed at the bar and remained visible throughout the evening even after someone from our party asked that they be removed. We felt our wishes were disregarded despite following the venue's gratuity policy.
We also experienced miscommunication regarding cleanup. My mother, grandmother, and I all understood that our décor would be boxed up at the end of the night. Instead, we were left to handle it ourselves after many of the people who would have helped had already left.
Another disappointing issue involved our wedding cake. We had three full sheet cakes in addition to our wedding cake, yet after the reception we discovered that an entire tier of our wedding cake was gone. We were never consulted about how leftover cake should be handled or what should be saved. When we raised our concerns, we were told the cake had been cut and plated "as a favor" and that no specific instructions had been provided. While we appreciate the intention, we were disappointed that such a significant decision was made without our input. The response we received felt dismissive and did not adequately address our concerns.
Couples should also be aware of additional fees and restrictions. Outside food vendors are not permitted except for desserts, serving the bridal table costs extra, receptions are limited to four hours, and extending the reception costs $500 per hour, with additional charges for extended bar service.
The Stonehouse was beautiful, and when an issue arose with golf tee times that had been booked over a year in advance, the owner did work to resolve it, which we appreciated.
Overall, while the venue is beautiful and the food and event staff were wonderful, the poor communication, repeated miscommunications, unexpected costs, and failure to honor certain requests made for a disappointing experience. For the price of a country club wedding venue, we expected a much smoother planning process and greater attention to detail. Future couples should make sure every detail is clearly documented and fully understand what is and is not included before signing a contract.
