Planning Tips

Tents

When thinking about a tent event there are a number of considerations to be aware of:

• How many guests are expected? Will they be seated or standing?
• Will the tent be used with another building? For example, a patio or porch.
• Will food be served? Is food service buffet or sit-down style?
• What special needs have to be met? (dance floor, a band, head tables, bar area, etc.)

Tent Space Recommendations

• Cocktail Parties (stand up) -  5–6 sq. ft. pp
• Cocktail Parties (some seated) -  8 sq. ft. pp
• Reception, Tea type (some seated) -  8 sq. ft. pp
• Dinner (using banquet tables) -  8 sq. ft. pp
• Dinner (using round tables of 10) -  12 sq. ft. pp
• Cathedral seating (seating in rows) - 6 sq. ft. pp
• Dance area - 2–4 sq. ft. pp

Tent Event Checklist

Party Seating and Space Recommendations

• Cocktail Parties (stand up) - 5–6 sq. ft. pp
• Cocktail Parties (some seated) - 8 sq. ft. pp
• Reception, Tea type (some seated) - 8 sq. ft. pp
• Dinner (using banquet tables) - 10 sq. ft. pp
• Dinner (using round tables of 10) - 12 sq. ft. pp
• Cathedral seating (seating in rows) - 6 sq. ft. pp
• Dance area - 2–4 sq. ft. pp