Room Capacity & Seating Guide
For any type of party, it is crucial to consider the appropriate amount of space needed to accommodate the number of guests you plan to host. A cocktail party will certainly have different spacing needs than a formal sit-down dinner. Here are some suggestions to help you plan the perfect amount of space necessary for your event.
Room Capacity
The ultimate room layout will have a large impact on the number of people you can accommodate however a good indication can be achieved by following the below simple rules.
Room Capacity by Seating Arrangements
Each type of party or event you are hosting will have a different layout and seating arrangements. A cocktail party will have different spacing requirements to a wedding or a conference.
| Cocktail Parties Standing: | 6 square feet per person |
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| Cocktail Parties Partial Seating: | 8 square feet per person |
| Dinner Party Seated Trestle Tables: | 8-10 square feet per person |
| Dinner Party Seated Round Tables: | 10-12 square feet per person |
| Banquet Events (spacious): | 20 square feet per person |
| Classroom Seating (rows): | 10 square feet per person |
| Ceremony/Theatre Seating with aisle: | 8-10 square feet per person |
Additional elements that will require space include buffet tables, dancefloor, band, DJ booth and bars areas. We recommend consult your suppliers to obtain their actual space requirements. Here are some suggestions which will serve as a general guide.
| Buffet Table | 200 square feet |
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| DJ or Cake table | 100 square feet |
| Bar Area | 200 square feet |
| Dancefloor | 4.5/5 square feet per guest |
| Stage | Depends on band size |