You can estimate needing approximately 100 square feet for every 10 guests for seating assuming you do 10 guests per 60" round. Using larger tables, or seating less guests per table, or using rectangular or farm-style tables may require more space. The addition of bars, buffet tables, cake tables, photo booths, lounge areas, dance floors, memorial or cake tables, dessert and coffee stations, escort card tables, and etc. will increase the tent size exponentially. Bands will advise you how much space they need for staging and this will increase tent size as well.
Guests | Tent Size | Dance Floor | ||
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Seating Only | w/Bar & Buffet | w/Dance Flr & DJ | ||
40 | 20x20 | 20x30 | 20x40 | 8x12 (6 pcs) |
60 | 20x30 | 20x40 | 20x50 | 12x12 (9 pcs) |
80 | 20x40 | 20x50 | 30x40 | 12x16 (12 pcs) |
90 | 30x30 | 30x40 | 30x50 | 12x16 (12 pcs) |
100 | 20x50 | 30x40 | 30x50 | 16x16 (16 pcs) |
120 | 30x40 | 30x50 | 30x60 | 16x20 (20 pcs) |
140 | 30x50 | 30x60 | 30x70 | ↑↓ |
180 | 30x60 | 40x60 | 40x80 | 20x20 (25 pcs) |
220 | 40x50 | 40x70 | 50x65 | ↑↓ |
240 | 40x60 | 40x80 | 50x80 | 20x24 (30 pcs) |
320 | 40x80 | 50x80 | 50x150 | 28x28 (49 pcs) |