Wedding Tent Sizing Calculator

Tent Spacing Requirements

What size tent
What size tent do I need?

Choosing the right size tent is the most important decision in planning your next party. Each seating style and arrangement has its own spacial limitations; along with plenty more spacial features to entertain and accommodate your guests.

Below is our tent sizing calculator that will tell you exactly what size tent you are looking for; below that we even included specific requirements per item so you know exactly what you’ll have room for

Of course, these are general guidelines, and it is best to call and we’d be happy to answer any specific questions that come to mind.

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View our standard seating arrangements for parties between 30-80 guests

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Seating Style Requirements
Banquet Style
Banquet Style

8-10 square ft per guest

(assume 10 square ft per guest for standard comfort level)

Round Style
Round Style

10-12 square ft per guest

(assume 12 sq ft per guest for standard comfort level)

Ceremony Style
Ceremony Style

6 square ft per guest

Guests are seated in long rows with no tables

Cocktail-Seating
Cocktail Seating

8 square ft per guest

(assumes seating for 1/3 of the guests)

Standing Cocktail
Standing Cocktail

6 square ft per guest

All guests are standing around cocktail tables

Table Type Requirements
6x30-banquet-table
6' Rectangular

Seats 6-8 guests

Requires 11’x7′ of space

8x30-banquet-table2
8' Rectangular

Seats 8-10 guests

Requires 13’x7′ of space

5' Round
5' Round

Seats 8-10 guests

Requires 10′ diameter

6' Round
6' Round

Seats 10-12 guests

Requires 11′ diameter

Entertainment Layout
6' Bar Area
6' Bar Area

100 square feet

Disc Jockey
Disc Jockey

50 square feet per DJ table

Dance-Floor
Dance Floor

2 square feet times total guests

(5 square feet per dancing guest)

Band Area
Band Area

10 square feet per guest

Additional Features
8' Food Buffet
8' Food Buffet

80 square feet

8' Gift Table
8' Gift Table

80 square feet

48' Round Cake Table
48' Round Cake Table

60 square feet

Head Table
Head Table

25 square feet per person