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Figuring out Tent Size

4/2/2021

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Trying to figure out what size tent you'll need for your next wedding or event may seem like a daunting task. Luckily, Park Avenue Parties has some key pointers to consider. 

A few things to consider before doing the math are:
  • What type of event is it? For weddings, will ceremony or row seating be required?
  • What is the maximum number of guests that could be present at the same time?
  • Weather is a big factor. If it begins to rain, everybody will want to be under cover & dry.
  • Is there going to be a bar or dance floor?
  • How will the food be served or eaten? The shapes and sizes of buffet and dining tables must be considered.
The standard formulas for determining square footage are:
  • Dance floor - Take a lot of square ft. Not everyone will dance at once so consider getting a 15x15 square ft for 10-100 people. Then a larger one 18x18 for 101-300 people.
  • Bar area - 50 square ft.
  • Buffet/beverage station - 100 square ft. for every 50 people.
  • Seated dinner 8' Banquet Tables - 10 square ft. per person.
  • Seated dinner 5' Round Tables - 12 square ft. per person.
  • Band area - 10 square ft. per person
  • DJ area - 20 square ft.
  • Ceremony/Row style seating - 7 square ft. per person.
These formulas will help to give a clearer picture of the size and layout of what you will need, as well as the impact on your event's budget.
2 Comments
Eli Richardson link
4/28/2023 04:02:17 pm

It's helpful to know how we'd figure out the right size before ordering a tent for our event. My sister and I are planning a surprise party for our parent's anniversary next month, so I believe that your tent tips will help us out. Thanks for explaining that we'd consider the venue's dance floor and bare area when calculating the size of the tent we'll need.

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Mia Evans link
7/20/2023 02:10:55 am

I totally agree when you said that people would want to take cover when it starts to rain, so it is important to consider the weather. My partner and I wanted to have a garden-themed wedding, so we should just get a tent or covering for the reception just to be sure. We can also consider a wedding marquee if the number of guests will be more than what we initially thought.

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