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The majority of seated style receptions use either 5 foot round tables or a 6 foot round tables. The variables are the amount of guests seated
per table and the spacing between the tables. Both of these variables can significantly effect how large a tent you will need.
Plated dinners require more space between tables. You should allow a least five feet to 6 between tables for wait staff. (See a tent with type
of spacing).
Family style serving and dinners served with multiple plates (Clam bakes are a good example of these needs) require larger tables with less
guests per table.
Your overall wedding budget can be effected by the type of seating you choose. Using a 6 foot round table seating 12 rather than a 5 foot
round seating 8 will reduce the amount of tables by a third. This also means third less table linens and center pieces. More importantly, your
tent needs will be almost a third less. If your on a tight budget or don't have the space for a large tent, this type of seating may be the best to
use. (See a tent with this type of seating).
Most of our customers choose 6 foot rounds seating 10 guests per table with approximately 4 to 5 feet between the tables. This arrangement
works well with buffet serving and gives your guests plenty of elbow room. 6 foot rounds also have plenty of room at the center of the table for
center pieces. (See a tent with this seating arrangement).
If your calculating the size of the tent you will need use the following square footage needed per seated guest.
4 foot spacing (Minimum Recommended) 5 Foot Spacing (Average) 6 Foot Spacing ( Plated Serving)
6 Foot Rounds Seating 10 10 12 14
6 Foot Rounds Seating 12 8 10 12
5 Foot Rounds Seating 8 11 13 15
5 Foot Rounds Seating 10 9 11 13
To calculate square footage for seating needs, take the square footage for your chosen seating and times this by the amount of seated
guests. Head tables and sweet heart table have special square footage needs and must be calculated separately, (See bridal party seating).
You can visit our sample tent prints page for additional seating information.
per table and the spacing between the tables. Both of these variables can significantly effect how large a tent you will need.
Plated dinners require more space between tables. You should allow a least five feet to 6 between tables for wait staff. (See a tent with type
of spacing).
Family style serving and dinners served with multiple plates (Clam bakes are a good example of these needs) require larger tables with less
guests per table.
Your overall wedding budget can be effected by the type of seating you choose. Using a 6 foot round table seating 12 rather than a 5 foot
round seating 8 will reduce the amount of tables by a third. This also means third less table linens and center pieces. More importantly, your
tent needs will be almost a third less. If your on a tight budget or don't have the space for a large tent, this type of seating may be the best to
use. (See a tent with this type of seating).
Most of our customers choose 6 foot rounds seating 10 guests per table with approximately 4 to 5 feet between the tables. This arrangement
works well with buffet serving and gives your guests plenty of elbow room. 6 foot rounds also have plenty of room at the center of the table for
center pieces. (See a tent with this seating arrangement).
If your calculating the size of the tent you will need use the following square footage needed per seated guest.
4 foot spacing (Minimum Recommended) 5 Foot Spacing (Average) 6 Foot Spacing ( Plated Serving)
6 Foot Rounds Seating 10 10 12 14
6 Foot Rounds Seating 12 8 10 12
5 Foot Rounds Seating 8 11 13 15
5 Foot Rounds Seating 10 9 11 13
To calculate square footage for seating needs, take the square footage for your chosen seating and times this by the amount of seated
guests. Head tables and sweet heart table have special square footage needs and must be calculated separately, (See bridal party seating).
You can visit our sample tent prints page for additional seating information.
Seating Styles and Arrangements
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