“I have 50 people coming for my party. How much space do I need?” That’s a question we hear often. It’s also a question that has several different answers. Our follow up question is “50 people doing what?”. You can calculate the needed space for a party or event by determining what activities you wish to provide space for and how many people you expect to be engaged in that activity at one time. For instance, if you want to provide space for everyone to sit down at a table to eat you will need anywhere from 8 to 12 square feet (sq ft) per person. Use 8 sq ft if you are using 8 foot tables with 10 at each table. Use 10 sq ft per person if you are using 8 foot tables with 8 per table, 60 inch round tables with 10 people per table or 72 inch round tables with 12 per table.. Use 12 sq ft per person for 60 in round tables with 8 per table or any other round table. So, to answer the above question for 50 people. If we assume that we want seated dinner space, we need 400 sq ft to seat them at 8 ft tables, 10 per table, 500 sq ft to seat them at 60 in round tables 10 per table or 72 in round tables 12 per table. We need 600 sq ft to seat them at any other round table configuration.
Given the standard space for certain activities, you simply multiply out the number of people doing the activity and add up the different space requirements. Use the following table:
| Activity | Sq ft per person |
|---|---|
| Dining 8′ Rect. tables 10 per table/Dining 6′ Rect Tables 8 per table | 8 |
| Dining 8′ Rect tables 8 per table/Dining 6′ Rect tables 6 per table | 10 |
| Dining 60″ Rd tables 10 per table/Dining 72″ Rd tables 12 per table | 10 |
| Dining all other round tables | 12 |
| Dancing | 5 Per person dancing |
| Buffet Table 8′ | 75 sq ft per table |
| Buffet/Bar Table 6′ | 50 Sq ft per table |
| Band/DJ | 32 Sq Ft per member of Band |
| co*cktail Party Standing Room | 6 |
| Seating Cathedral style (Includes 4′ aisle down the center) | 6 |
| Head Table | 20 |
For a more complicated example, suppose we have a wedding reception for 150. There will be a buffet, a bar, a 4 person band with dancing and seating for everyone at round tables (8 per table) with a head table with bride, groom and 6 family members. The amount of space would be computed as follows:
| Buffet (2 8′ tables & 1 6′ Table) | 200 |
| Bar (1 6′ table & 1 backup table) | 100 |
| Band | 128 |
| Dance Area (30% of people dancing=50) | 250 |
| Seating | 1200 |
| Head Table | 160 |
| Total space necessary | 1768 square feet |
These numbers allow very little extra space and should be considered a minimum space. For the above event, 2000 square feet would be a comfortable area to party in.
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David Floyd
May 31, 2023.
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Lauren Fici
April 8, 2023.
I use suburban all the time for my companies rental needs. Tim always goes above and beyond and makes sure he has what we need. He has gone to several site visits and sketches things out. His son (I think) who helps with set up/deliveries so kind and professional. I continue to use them and I am happy to always refer them. Thank you suburban for always being reliable. Communication is always appreciated!
Phil Reeder
February 17, 2023.
Love how this company treats it customers and employees. Super friendly and their prices are hard to beat.
Kathleen Frank
October 28, 2022.
Wonderful experience with Suburban Rental. We rented 8 big rounds, 6 high tops, and 40 chairs for a small outdoor Halloween party. Suburban delivered and picked up on time - the staff that did the delivery and pick up were super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend Suburban! We will be using them again next year for this annual party.
JEM Indelicato (Julia)
July 15, 2022.
Rented tables & chairs for a small wedding. The company was prompt, efficient, and competitively priced. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a party or gathering.
Erica Gal
October 31, 2021.
Amazing service, great staff, helpful and responsive.
Delynn Kipping
July 5, 2021.
I have taken so much lawn equipment here and always been satisfied. They are great at keeping you in the know about the best way to take care of your equipment and whenn something needs repair, letting you kniw what it might entail and the possible costs. Then if mire is needed they call to make sure. Usually pretty fadt but sometimes they get busy because THET ARE SO GOID!
Claire Mahoney
February 10, 2021.
I am an event planner at a country club in the Marietta area and have been using Suburban on a weekly basis for over 4 years. Not only is the staff (shout out to Katie, Tim, Ryan and their entire crew) absolutely amazing to work with they professional, flexibly and an honest company. From the time you call with an inquiry/quote to the day you return, you will be satisfied with your choice of rental companies. I recommend using them for any of your rental needs (party, tool, equipment). We use them for everything and will continue to support this locally owned and operated company. They are the BEST.
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Suburban Rentals
4710 Lower Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
Phone: 678-569-1271
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