25/08/2026
š” ā Blank canvas venue? Choose suppliers who understand the canvas!
One of the joys of choosing a blank canvas wedding venue like Great Betley Farmhouse is that you really can create a wedding that feels completely yours. No fixed packages, no compulsory caterers, no prescribed styling and no conveyor belt of weddings.
But that freedom means there are a few more moving parts behind the scenes!
When youāre choosing suppliers, it can be a huge advantage to work with people who already have experience of blank canvas weddings.
Theyāll understand things like:
āØ Access, delivery and collection logistics
āØ Power requirements and cabling
āØ Water requirements
āØ Setting up in a field rather than a purpose-built function room
āØ Working alongside marquees, tipis and other suppliers
āØ Allowing enough time for set-up and breakdown
āØ Having a Plan B (and sometimes a Plan C!) for our wonderful British weather
āØ The fact that seemingly tiny practical details can make a BIG difference on the day
It doesnāt mean every supplier you book has to have worked at your particular venue before. New suppliers are always welcome at Great Betley. But experience of outdoor and blank canvas weddings can be invaluable.
A good blank canvas supplier doesnāt just turn up with what theyāve been hired to provide. They understand how their piece fits into the whole wedding-day jigsaw. š§©
And when your suppliers understand the logistics and communicate with each other, everything behind the scenes runs far more smoothly, leaving you to enjoy the bit that actually mattersā¦
Getting married and having an absolutely fabulous day! š„š
