GreatLakesTent-EventDesign

Things to Concider:

Determine the style of tent you would like (Free Standing or Stakedown)
Determine the number of guests attending your event.
Determine the style of event you want to have Sit-Down Formal, Stand Up Cocktail, Casual Half stand up/Sitdown

Formula:
Banquet tables require 10 sq. feet per guest.
Round tables require 12 sq. feet per guest.
CockTail Party/Standing 5-6 sq. feet per guest.
CockTail Party/Seeted 10 sq. feet per guest.
Recepton/ Partial Seating 8 sq. feet per guest.
Cathedral seating (rows) 6 sq. feet per guest.

Multiply the number of total guests by the square footage requirement for your table.
Add square footage needs for the following:
Buffet Lines are 50 sq. ft. per 8 ft. table.
Dance Floor (20x20) is 400 sq. ft..
DJ is approximately 100 sq. ft.

Every additional item will require extra square footage.
Once you have calculated the square footage of guests and tables and extra items, estimate your total square footage.
Now, choose a tent size and multiply the length by the width. The total is the square footage of the tent. Try various tent sizes until you get the one that is the right square footage. Your total square footage most likely will not match the square footage of the tents. It is best to choose a tent dimension that provides more square footage than one that is less than your needs.