AAA TENT RENTALS of Oklahoma and Texas
Please use the chart below to help you decide how much space you need to best accommodate your wedding, party, or special event.
Cocktail Parties and Wedding Receptions
Standing only 8 sq.ft. per person
Partial seating 10 sq.ft. per person
Dinner and Banquet Seating
8' Rectangular tables 12 sq.ft. per person
60" Round tables 15 sq.ft. per person
Classroom or Theater Seating
Chairs in rows 8 sq.ft. per person
Tables and chairs in rows 10 sq.ft. per person
Additional Allowances
Dance floor (per person) 4 sq.ft.
Bar area (per bar) 100 sq.ft.
Buffet area (per table) 100 sq.ft.
Band (per band member) 15 sq.ft.
DJ 50 sq.ft.
Head table (per person) 15 sq.ft.
Speaker/podium area 15 sq.ft.
Multiply the number of guests by the recommended square footage per person. This will equal the total square footage necessary and give you an idea how large of a tent you need for your party.
Add the additional allowances for wedding party head tables, buffet areas, bars and/or dance floors. (Be sure to check with the wedding coordinator, decorator, caterer and band or DJ for their specific space requirements.)
# of guests x sq ft per person + space for head tables, buffet tables, stages, bars, dance floors, band/DJ, etc = total square footage for the event.
A little extra room for overflow is a good idea.Keep in mind that every wedding and event is different. Each event deserves to be looked at individually so that the exact size of the tent can be determined based on your personal needs and preferences.
Another important consideration is the amount of space that is available. You need to allow a minimum of 5' of space on each side of your tent. For example, if you have a 40' x 40' space, the largest tent you can use is 30' x 30'.
