Sunny Rae Events

Event space and bar going out of sale business from 12-7
109 north Armstrong st
Bixby ok

GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE 🥂✨

Sunny Rae Room is closing its doors, and everything must go.

We’re selling furniture, light fixtures, décor, barware & glassware, linens, event supplies, serving pieces, vintage finds, artwork, display pieces, mannequins and so much more.

Some of these pieces have been part of Sunny Rae from the very beginning, and I’d love to see them find a new home. 🤍

📍 Sunny Rae Room — Downtown Bixby
💰 Priced to sell
🛍️ First come, first served
🚫 No holds without payment

Come grab a little piece of Sunny Rae before it’s gone. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Please share this post and tag anyone who owns an event venue, bar, restaurant, boutique, photography studio—or anyone who loves a good find. ✨

Hi
This is in response to the develop bixby post.

On being “surprised”: I was never surprised that the space was in jeopardy. I was surprised because we had an understanding that I would be the one to announce the closure, so I could personally tell the clients who had already booked with us — several of whom will now need to find a new venue for their events. I wanted the chance to tell them myself before it became public, out of respect for them. Could you imagine finding out that way I would’ve been so upset and I apologize so fiercely to you all.

It wasn’t only the clients I wanted to tell first — it was my family. I wanted them to know that I had tried. I didn’t want them believing what this man had said about me was true, or thinking I had disgraced my family.

On “concessions”: if what’s being called grace means that when I fell two months behind, late fees were added that brought an already large rent up to roughly double the regular amount, I don’t think that reflects the kind of grace being described. Just a sidenote, I opened in January. I started paying rent in February so February March April May, June I had paid it. I had paid even the rent on those months where it went hundreds over due to the late feels every day that month. The rent was due on the 5th. Sometime I didn’t have the money till the very end as being that needed the revenue from that month to pay the rent. Unfortunately that meant the rent was higher and I just kept falling behind more.

On the electricity: the air conditioner on that side of the building had broken during the summer, and we were unable to use the space as a result. I had to cancel events, and guests who did attend were left sweating through them instead of enjoying a comfortable venue. After I contacted the owner, I was contacted by their management team and told I was no longer allowed to reach the landlord directly for any reason, and that I would need to work through the property manager instead. I brought in someone to look at the unit, was quoted a repair cost into the thousands, and was told it hadn’t been serviced in years — this despite the fact that I had already paid, out of my own pocket, to bring the building’s air conditioning systems up to date. With no help or concessions coming from ownership or management, I contacted the electric company directly, but the bill was higher than I was able to pay. I asked them for a payment plan and was refused. My only option at that point was to have the electricity to that side cut off, which in turn led to more events being canceled and more revenue lost. Another cause of not meeting the rent.

On the court date: I did not know about it. I understand that’s disputed. — but there was no communication or warning from management or owner, personally, about any of this.

On the rent balance: after the electricity , ownership did finally ) agree to meet with me and property management. We discussed splitting the space so I could keep one side and reduce the rent burden. I followed up with a written proposal. From my perspective, I was waiting to hear back on that proposal since it was still an open negotiation. That process stretched over several weeks, during which I continued to incur late fees, and I was operating under the assumption that the late rent would not lead to eviction until we had come to an agreement. I probably should have checked in on it myself. I did receive a denial by email, but I’ll admit I didn’t actually see it until yesterday — it had landed in my junk folder. There was no call, text, or warning from management or owner, personally, that I was aware of. I was still waiting on a response to my proposal when I learned otherwise. The day of the post I was informed that he was given possession as I didn’t show up and was behind.

I want to revisit the rent structure for the space. When I signed the lease, I understood the base rent to be $6,000/month, with a triple net (NNN) arrangement covering insurance and related costs. I was not made aware that the NNN charges would bring the total to $8,000/month, and I would not have signed under those terms had I understood the actual cost.

Separately, I'm currently paying for building insurance out of my own account. When I raised this, I was told it's standard for both parties to carry insurance on the building

I want to apologize to all that have to read this. I didn’t plan on airing all this out and it’s highly humiliating to have to. But after the post was made airing out my personal finances and my personal life, I had no choice. I’m just one person who had a dream and made my mistakes. I created Sunny Rae because I wanted a space for everyone, including myself. I wanted a place my daughters could go to and be proud of their mom for building. The hardest client I had to tell that they wouldn’t get their event was my oldest daughter. She wanted to have her 11th birthday in December there and she wanted to host the event herself. She created a presentation with pictures, timelines, supply lists, like I wasn’t gonna have to do a thing other than show up. It was beautiful. 😍 I had to tell her it couldnt happen at Sunny rae anymore because it was no longer mine. It was the most heartbreaking thing to have to do. Every day she asks me are you sure that we can’t have my birthday there and I have to say no. I’m someone who loves God, loves people, believes that we should live in the way of Jesus. Thank you to the people who have came by the last few days. Sunny Rae brought me y’all so that I’m grateful for.

DON’T FORGET, WE ARE STILL HAVING A SALE STARTING AT FOUR. THERE’S STILL A LOT LEFT AND I GOT TO GET IT OUT SO COME MAKE ME A DEAL.

I’ve had a lot of questions about why Sunny Rae is closing, (obviously) and I want to be as transparent as I can.
As many as you are shocked, so am I as I was unaware that this announcement would be made today. I wasn’t aware that Sunny Rae Room would be up for lease and broadcasted over Facebook. I had plans to meet and negotiate my respectful exit tomorrow so I could talk to my clients and talent who have booked and believed, but I guess those plans fell through. when I show up this morning, I saw the sign taped to the front door and then I saw the post on develop Bixby (what an oxymoron, is that the word?) so I figured I should address it. first of all. I’m sorry I really tried.

Unfortunately, the reality is that the business simply couldn’t grow fast enough to sustain an $8,000 monthly rent. Plus bills. As the sole owner and investor, I have personally invested money into businesses in downtown Bixby over the last two years, including more than ********* directly into upgrading and improving Sunny Rae. Some would say that’s my own fault and I should has been less naive and I guess thats one way to look as the world. I made those investments because I genuinely believed in the vision for downtown and hoped that one day I would have the opportunity to own this building. These were promises I was given to get me here.

This is my third business downtown and, sadly, the third I’ve had to close within the last two years. I continued investing here because this is my community. I’m raising my two daughters here, and I wanted to be part of what happens here—not just as a business owner, but as a mom who cares deeply about the community they are growing up in.

Like any new business, Sunny Rae needed time to grow and become sustainable. We were growing. People were discovering us, our events were gaining momentum, and the community truly did show up for us. Unfortunately, I fell behind on rent over the past two months, and my landlord made the decision that we have to leave.

That’s probably the hardest part. Sunny Rae wasn’t failing to grow—it simply wasn’t growing fast enough to carry such a significant monthly expense this early in its life. Sometimes, no matter how much heart, work, time, and money you pour into something, the numbers simply aren’t sustainable.

I’m heartbroken, but I’m also incredibly grateful. To every person who walked through our doors, bought a drink, attended an event, shared a post, told a friend, or simply believed in what I was trying to create—thank you. Your support meant more to me and my girls than you will ever know.

COME SAY GOODBYE WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU. Cause here we’re glad you came and we’re always gonna know your name. Cheers to you. Cheers to Bixby cheers to Hope. Cheers to dreaming.

Stretch it out, then sip it up 🥂 Join us for Pilates & Prosecco with instructor Haley Cone — Saturday, September 26 at 11 AM! Good movement, great company, and a glass of bubbly waiting for you at the finish line. Bring your own mat 🩰
🎟️ Tickets on Eventbrite.com | $20
📍 The Sunny Rae Room, 107 N. Armstrong Ave, Bixby

🎸 LIVE MUSIC AT SUNNY RAE ROOM 🎸

Join us Thursday, September 17 for a night of live music with Steve Jones of The Bison! Great music, drinks flowing, and the perfect excuse for a night out in downtown Bixby. 🥃✨

🎶 8 PM–11 PM
📍 Sunny Rae Room | 107 N Armstrong St., Bixby

Grab your crew, order a cocktail, and settle in for a great night of live music. See you at Sunny Rae! ☀️

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✨ 50% OFF ALL DRESSES — every gown must go! ✨
Swing by SunnyRae Room Wed-Fri, 4-6pm and snag your prom, formal, or special occasion dress before they’re gone for good. 👗💕 109 NORTH ARMSTRONG ST BIXBY OK

WHERE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITES HAVE GRACED THE STAGE 🎤 Grab the mic, grab a drink. Open Mic Night with Davis hits The Sunny Rae Room this Wednesday at 7:00. Whether you sing, strum, or just came to vibe — there’s a seat with your name on it.

🔥 KARMA ECLECTIC BENEFIT DRAG BRUNCH 🔥
Saturday 9.19 | 1:00–3:00 PM
The Sunny Rae Room is heating up with an incredible lineup: Cainan Staggs, Serenity S Grace & Karmen Khamelon 💃✨
Bottomless brunch vibes, killer performances, and an afternoon that gives back. You don’t want to miss this one.
🎟️ Grab your tickets now —

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999738626062?aff=oddtdtcreator

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