How Much Space Do I Need?
Table selection and seating capacity
For Round Tables
Allow 60 inch between tables for chairs.
For Banquet or Rectangular Tables
Allow 60 inch between tables for back to back seating. Allow 36 inch between tables for seating on one side only.
Chairs – Cathedral Seating
Allow 36inch between rows of chairs. Allow 36 inch to 60 inch for aisle space.
Cocktail tables (pedestal available in 30″ or 42″ heights)
Options:
- 30” round
- 36” round
All seat 2 to 6
Card Tables
- 30” x 30”
Seats 4
Banquet Tables
Options:
- 6’ x 30”
Seats 6 to 8 - 8’ x 30”
Seats 8 to 10
Serpentine Tables
Options:
- ¼ round
- These are aesthetically pleasing serving tables and can be configured in a variety of arrangements.
Round Tables
Options:
36″ round seats 4 to 6
48″ round seats 6 to 8
60″ round seats 8 to 10
72″ round seats 10 to 12
Space Requirements for Tent Sizing
QUICK REFERENCE
CEREMONY: 8 square feet per person (includes aisle and actual ceremony space)
COCKTAILS: 10 square feet per person (includes seating for 1/3 and space for bars)
COCKTAILS WITH DANCE FLOOR: 12-13 square feet per person
STATION PARTY: 13-14 square feet per person
STATIONS PARTY W/ DANCE FLOOR: 15-16 square feet per person
FULLY SEATED BUFFET: 15-16 square feet per person
FULLY SEATED BUFFET W/ DANCE FLOOR: 18-20 square feet per person
SEATED AND SERVED: 15-16 square feet per person
SEATED AND SERVED W/ DANCE FLOOR: 17-18 square feet per person
These are approximations determined by rules of thumb and should be used as quick reference guidelines only.
Dance Area
2-4 sq. ft. per person
Seating arrangements
The following formulas and dimensions allow for chair aisles and passage aisles. Increase allowances to accommodate wide traffic aisle(s), columns, service doors and unique room shapes.
Banquet style
For 24” service space behind 18” chair depth:
- Round guidelines
- Allow 54” between tables for chair space and food service
- Divide the room area in square feet by 10 for maximum seating
- Add an additional 2 to 4 square feet per person for increased comfort
- Oblong guidelines
- Allow 60” between tables for back-to-back seating
- Divide the room area in square feet by 8 for maximum seating
- Add an additional 2 to 4 square feet per person for increased comfort
- Classroom style guidelines
- Allow 36” between tables for seating on one side of table only
- Increase allowance for two-sided seating or food service
- Divide the student seating area in square feet by 8
- Theater Style guidelines
- Allow 36” between rows of chairs
- Increase allowance for maximum comfort
- Divide audience seating area in square feet by 8
A choice of chairs
- White Bistro
Good for outdoors- Stacking Chair
- Straight back
- White Wood/Resin
- Traditional garden chair
- Padded white seat
- Polypropylene
- Metal frame
Molded contour and back