Suggested Tent Sizing
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.
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GUESTS
TENT SIZE
DANCE FLOOR
8x12 (6 pcs)
12x12 (9 pcs)
12x16 (12 pcs)
12x16 (12 pcs)
16x16 (16 pcs)
16x20 (20 pcs)
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20x20 (25 pcs)
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20x24 (30 pcs)
28x28 (49 pcs)
5' Round Table (60")
Seats 10 comfortably
120" Round Linen = Hangs To The Floor
108" Round Linen = 24" Overhang
96" Round Linen = 18" Overhang
90" Round Linen = 15" Overhang
5' Square Table (60")
Seats 8 comfortably
120" Square Linen = Hangs To The Floor
108" Square Linen = 24" Overhang
96" Square Linen = 18" Overhang
90" Square Linen = 15" Overhang
72" Square Linen = 6" Overhang
6' Round Table (72")
Seats 12 comfortably
132" Round Linen = Hangs to the floor
120" Round Linen = 24" Overhang
108" Round Linen = 18" Overhang
96" Round Linen = 12" Overhang
90" Round Linen = 9" Overhang
COCKTAIL TABLES (30" WIDE TOP)
NOTE: SQUARE LINENS MAKE A NICE OVERLAY ON OTHER LINENS AND CREATE A HANDKERCHIEF SKIRT EFFECT
Standing Height 42" High
120" Round Linen = Hangs to the floor
132" Round Linen = If a Tie or Cuff is Used
Seated Height 30" High
90" Round Linen = Hangs to the floor
BANQUET TABLES (RECTANGULAR)
4' Banquet Table (48"L X 30"W X 30"H)
Often used as registration tables, gift tables, escort card tables, or small food & beverage stations. They are not ideal for guest seating.
90" x 132" Linen = Full Length on Front And Back With 12" Puddle on Each End (42" Overhang)
60" x 120" Linen = 15" Overhang On Front and Back With 6" Puddle on Each End (36" Overhang)
6' Banquet Table (72"L X 30"W X 30"H)
Often used for buffet tables or as bars or bar backs. When used for guest seating, they can accommodate up to 6 guests (3 per side). It is not recommended to seat a guest at each end due to the width
90” x 132” Linen = Full Length
60” x 120” Linen = 15” Overhang on Front and Back With 24” Overhang on Each End
8' Banquet Table (96"L X 30"W X 30"H)
Often used for buffet tables or as bars or bar backs. When used for guest seating, they can accommodate up to 8 guests (4 per side). It is not recommended to seat a guest at each end due to the width.
90” x 156” Linen = Full Length
90” x 132” Linen = Full Length on Front and Back With 18” Overhang on Each End
60” x 120” Linen = 15” Overhang on Front and Back With 12” Overhang on Each End
10' Tuscan Table (120"L X 42"W X 30"H)
When used for guest seating, they can accommodate up to 12 guests (5 per side, 1 at each end.) They are not ideal for food & beverage due to the width.
102” x 180” Linen = Full Length
90” x 156” Linen = 24” Overhang on Front and Back With 18” Overhang on Each End
9' Westport Table (108"L x 42"W X 30"H)
These tables are finished wood designed to create the feeling of a farm-to-table dining experience and are more rustic. They do not require a linen and are often used with long runners or interesting chargers. Used for seating, they accommodate up to 10 guests (4 on each side, 1 at each end.)
FORMULA TO FIND TABLE CLOTH DROP
Length of Linen - (Minus) Length of Table / (Divided) 2 = Drop
Ex. 90x156 Linen for a 96" x 30" (8') Banquet Table
156-96 =60
60/2=30" Drop
Ex. For a 120" Linen for a 5' (60") Round Table
120-60 = 60
60/2= 30" Drop
