When it comes to choosing the right tent or canopy for your scheduled event it is important to consider several factors including the comfort of your guests and how to set a smooth flow of traffic throughout the event. Keep in mind that there are a variety of tents and canopy’s to choose from. Take some time to consider the following tips as you prepare to choose the right tent to meet your needs.

-Ask yourself on what kind of surface the tent will be placed? Will it be on grass, concrete, asphalt, or wood deck?

-What is the amount of space you have to work with? Also what are the dimensions of tent site?

-What is the amount of people you wish to accommodate and in what configuration? For example, will your guest all be seated at tables, will there be partial seating, or will you be hosting a cocktail party setting?

-Make a list of additional items that you would like to have under the tent? Such as DJ, buffet, bar, cake table, dessert table, dance floor, stage, etc.?

-During what time of day and season will the event take place? You may need to consider lighting, or heat?

-Does the event location have a power source at the site? And know what the power requirements are.

-Will you be enclosing any portion of the tent?

-Furthermore, will you need additional adjacent tents for the caterer’s prep station, beverage service station, ice sculpture or wedding cake?

To you give you an idea, below are dimensions of some typical tent sizes you can choose from:

-A 20′ x 40′ tent can provide seating for 100 people seated theater style, or 64 people seated at round tables of 8.

-A 30′ x 60′ tent can accommodate 225 people seated theater style, 144 people seated at round tables of 8, or 180 people seated cafeteria style.

-A 40′ x 60′ tent can seat 120 people on round tables of 8 with a buffet, bar, cake table and dance floor.