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What Size Tent Do I Need? A North Georgia Backyard Guide

Tent sizing for 20 to 150 guests in Georgia backyards: seated vs cocktail capacity, buffet space and clearance you need before you book.

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By DecoEvent ATL · 7/31/2026

The fastest way to plan a backyard event is to start with the tent. Seated dinners need about 10 square feet per guest; cocktail-style flow needs about 6.

Quick sizing table

  • 10x20 — 16 to 20 seated, ideal for baby showers.
  • 20x20 — 32 to 40 seated, intimate weddings.
  • 20x30 — 48 to 60 seated, graduations.
  • 20x40 — 64 to 80 seated, weddings and quinceañeras.
  • 30x60 — 120 to 150 seated, large receptions.

Do not forget the extras

Add a 10x10 area for the buffet or taquiza station, another for the cake and gift table, and 15x15 if you want a dance floor. Leave 3 feet of clearance around the tent legs for staking.

We deliver, install, style and remove the same night inside a 40-mile radius of Pendergrass, Georgia. Project minimum is $1,500.

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