No matter what type of event you’re planning, the planning process takes time and research, and sometimes you don’t know where to start. Well, we’re here to help.

Through the years of experience around providing the necessities for events large and small, we’ve highlighted the top local organizations that can help you get started on your big plans easily.

Local Event Sources

Wedding Planners
Venues
Photographers
Flowers
Hair & Makeup
Catering
Cake & Dessert
Entertainment
Restrooms

TENT SEATING GUIDLINES

CeremonyCocktail PartySeated DinnerBuffet Dinner
(allows room for aisle and altar)(with bars and food stations)(using 60" rounds - includes dancing and music)(using 60" rounds - includes dancing and music)
# of guests9 sq ft/personTent Size# of guests12 sq ft/personTent size# of guests18 sq ft/personTent size# of guests20 sq ft/person20 sq ft/person
6560020x303040020x302850020x302550020x30
8580020x405060020x304580020x404080020x40
12512003x406580020x4066120030x4060120030x40
275247540x60100120030x4088160040x4080160040x40
130160040x40132240040x60120240040x60
200240040x60166300040x80150300040x80
275360040x80194360060x60175360060x60
220400040100200400040x100
300540060x90275540060x90

OTHER HELPFUL EVENT GUIDLINES

Additional Items
Head table: multiply # of people x 20 sq feet
4' round tables (i.e. cake) = 50 sq feet
5' round tables (i.e. stations/escort cards) = 75 sq feet
6' rectangular tables (i.e. guest book/escort cards) = 100 sq feet
Musicians generally require approximately 30 sq feet per musician
DJs generally require 100 sq feet
6' Bars = 100/150 sq feet
Dance floor calculation is typically 4-5 sq feet per guest