Marquee Size for Guests: Blocks, Not Charts

Marquee sizing by guest count: per-person areas by seating style, named blocks for extras, and a capacity table that lets you check any quote.

Marquee size for guests goes wrong because the web’s charts answer different questions: standing, seated, seated plus dance floor are three different tents. The fix is a method that shows its assumptions.

The Per-Person Method

  • Standing reception: 0.5-0.7 sq m per guest.
  • Seated dinner: 1.1-1.4 sq m per guest.
  • Add named blocks: bar, buffet, DJ, dance floor each takes a stated area.
  • Total the floor, then check the span.
  • Check eave height: 2.5-3.0 m on larger spans for linings and rigs.

Capacity Table

SpanStandingSeatedSeated + dance
5×5 m35-5018-22not practical
6×6 m50-7025-30tight
6×12 m100-14050-6040-50
10×12 m170-24085-10570-85

Common Questions Buyers Ask

Common Questions Buyers Ask

How big for 100 seated guests?
Roughly 110-140 sq m for the seated plan; 120-200 sq m with dance floor. The sketch is the confirmation.

How much for a dance floor?
A 2×2 m to 4×4 m block, plus breathing space. On 100 guests it moves the plan from 6×12 m to 10×12 m.

Standing or seated?
0.5-0.7 sq m standing; 1.1-1.4 sq m seated. The same count can double the tent.

Besda BrandingTent Quick Facts (For Buyers)

ManufacturerBesda BrandingTent — Foshan, China since 2010
Per-personStanding 0.5-0.7 sq m; seated 1.1-1.4 sq m
100 seated + danceTypically 6×12 m to 10×12 m class
MOQLow MOQ; wholesale from 5 pieces per design

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Why Choose Besda BrandingTent? Manufacturer, Not Retailer

  • Manufacturer & direct factory — the factory behind custom tents, feather flags, roll up banners, table covers and tradeshow displays: manufacturer, wholesaler and exporter since 2010. Not a retailer.
  • Top quality, top material — 300D-600D oxford with PU coating or 0.55mm PVC, powder-coated and aluminum-alloy frames, and dye-sublimation that bonds ink into the fabric.
  • Professional production process — in-house printing, cutting, sewing and welding; every unit fully assembled and QC-checked with photo/video approval before packing.
  • Brand cooperation experience — production partner for activations with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Heineken.
  • Low MOQ acceptable — wholesale pricing scales with quantity; bulk orders preferred and priced accordingly.
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