Everything You Need To Plan Perfection
Renowned on Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts for excellent equipment and reliable service, we specialize in tented affairs-weddings and parties, large and small, formal or casual. In addition to tents, our extensive inventory includes lighting, dance floors, staging, tables and chairs, china, glassware, flatware, linens and catering/serving items. We work with you, your caterer or your event planner to make certain your event is a success. Our fully insured, experienced crews provide round-the-clock personal service that's second to none.
The following information provides helpful guidelines in planning your event. Once you have reviewed this section, please complete the inquiry section to receive a quote/estimate. We also invite you to telephone us or stop by our office so we may personally assist you with your event planning.
Tents
Tents are available as both “frame” and “pole/tension” structures. Frame tents are available in 10’, 15’, 20’ and 30’ widths in most any length. Pole tents come in 30', 40' and 50' widths and are also available in various lengths. The size tent you need for your event depends on a number of factors including number of guests, type of party, and what accessories you want included such as dance floor, band stand, buffet tables, etc. Personalized CAD floor plans are available upon request.
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Generally, wedding receptions1 require ~15-20 square feet/person and assume 8 people seated at a 60” round table as well as dance floor, buffet tables, etc. Dinner Only2 parties require ~10 square feet/person and assume the maximum of 10 people per 60” round table and no dance floor or other accessories. Cocktail party/theater style3 seating requires ~8 square feet/person. Cocktail assumes a mix of people standing and sitting whereas theater style seating has chairs set up in rows as for wedding ceremonies, graduations and memorials.
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| Frame Tent | Number of Guests | ||
| Tent Size | Wedding1 | Dinner Only2 | Cocktail/Theater3 |
| 10 x 10 | - | 10 | 12 |
| 15 x 15 | - | 20 | 28 |
| 15 x 20 | - | 30 | 36 |
| 15 x 30 | - | 40 | 56 |
| 15 x 40 | - | 60 | 75 |
| 20 x 20 | 24 | 40 | 50 |
| 20 x 30 | 40 | 60 | 75 |
| 20 x 40 | 56 | 80 | 100 |
| 20 x 50 | 64 | 100 | 125 |
| 20 x 60 | 80 | 120 | 150 |
| 30 x 30 | 56 | 90 | 110 |
| 30 x 40 | 80 | 120 | 150 |
| 30 x 50 | 104 | 150 | 185 |
| 30 x 60 | 120 | 180 | 225 |
| 30 x 70 | 144 | 210 | 260 |
| 30 x 80 | 160 | 240 | 300 |
| Pole/Tension Tent | Number of Guests | ||
| Tent Size | Wedding1 | Dinner Only2 | Cocktail/Theater3 |
| 30x30 | 56 | 90 | 110 |
| 30x45 | 80 | 120 | 150 |
| 30x60 | 100 | 160 | 200 |
| 40 x 40 | 100 | 160 | 200 |
| 40 x 60 | 140 | 240 | 300 |
| 40 x 80 | 160 | 320 | 400 |
| 40 x 100 | 200 | 400 | 500 |
| 40 x 120 | 240 | 480 | 600 |
| 40 x 140 | 270 | 560 | 700 |
| 50 x 60 | 150 | 300 | 375 |
| 50 x 80 | 200 | 400 | 500 |
| 50 x 100 | 250 | 500 | 625 |
Marquees are also available in 8’and 10’ widths to use as protective walkways for access to a tent entrance or for catering set-ups.
Tables
Tables are available in various sizes and shapes as listed below. The most common table for seating is the 60" round table which allows for 8 people/table for more formal place settings such as a wedding and 10 people/table for less formal place settings. Banquet tables are generally used for food and bar tables but can also be used for seating.
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| Table Size | Seating Capacity |
| 30" Round* | 2 |
| 36" Round | 4 |
| 48" Round | 6 |
| 60" Round | 8-10 |
| 72" Round | 10-12 |
| 6'x30" | 6-8 |
| 8' x 30" | 8-10 |
| 6' x 18" | 3 |
| 8' x 18" | 4 |
| Serpentine ¼ Rounds | N/A |
| 36" Square Card Table | 4 |
| 6' x 12" Bar Top | N/A |
| * Available in 30" (seating) and 42” (cocktail) heights |
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Chairs
Several different styles of chairs are available. The Chivari/Ballroom chair (see starred image below) is one option for more formal events. It comes in white with a 2” foam seat. The most popular wedding chair is the White Garden chair (left) which is a folding chair with a ½” padded seat. Samsonite chairs (right) are generally used for informal backyard parties, meetings, graduations, etc.
Chair covers/sashes are also available for all styles of chairs.
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Dance Floors
Dance floors consist of 3’x4’ wood grain parquet panels which are secured together and finished with a metal edging around the perimeter. To calculate the size of a dance floor for a function it is generally estimated that ½ of the guests will dance at any one time. Each person dancing requires ~4 square feet. Use the chart below as a guideline.
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| Guests | Square Feet | Size |
| 50 | 100 | 9 x 12 |
| 100 | 200 | 12 x 16 |
| 150 | 300 | 15 x 20 |
| 200 | 400 | 18 x 20 |
| 250 | 500 | 20 x 24 |
Lighting
Lighting is recommended for all evening events or in areas that require additional illumination. Four types of lighting are offered including streamer, track, globe and rice paper lanterns. Streamer lights are placed along the inside perimeter of the tent and provide a subdued, festive lighting. Track lighting is used when specific areas need additional illumination such as in trade shows or in a caterer’s tent. Globe lighting is mounted on the center poles of pole tents and may use a dimmer switch to control the amount of light. Rice paper lanterns present a unique look and are available in numerous sizes, shapes and colors.
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| Globes | Streamers | Lanterns |
Linens
Linens add the finishing touch to any event. The longer the linen, the more formal the look. Toppers, napkins, skirting and chair covers/sashes are also available. All sizes listed below are available in white. Please inquire for colors. Standard table height is 30".
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| Table Size | Linen Size | Distance From Floor |
| 72" Round | 132" | Floor Length |
| 120" | 6" | |
| 108" | 12" | |
| 96" | 18" | |
| 90" | 21" | |
| 60" Round | 120" | Floor Length |
| 108" | 6" | |
| 96" | 12" | |
| 90" | 15" | |
| 72" | 24" | |
| 48" Round | 108" | Floor Length |
| 96" | 6" | |
| 90" | 9" | |
| 72" | 18" | |
| 36" Round | 96" | Floor Length |
| 90" | 3" | |
| 72" | 12" | |
| 30" Round | 90" | Floor Length |
| 72" | 9" | |
| 8' Banquet | 90" x 156" | Floor Length |
| 60" x 120" | 15"-18" | |
| 6' Banquet | 90" x 132" | Floor Length |
| 52" x 114" | 9-19" |
| Skirting |
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| Table Size | Skirt Size | Sides Covered |
| 8' Banquet | 21' | 4 |
| 13' | 3 | |
| 6' Banquet | 17' | 4 |
| 11' | 3 |
Staging
Staging can be used for wedding ceremonies, bandstands, modeling runways, etc. Our most commonly used stages are adjustable height (15-30”), carpeted 4’x4’ panels or 4’x6’x10” height carpeted risers. By placing panels or band risers together, most any platform can be designed to meet your requirements.
Table Settings
We offer white European china, stainless flatware, fine glassware and other table accessories to suit whatever setting you desire.
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| China | Flatware | Glassware |
| Dinner Plate | Dinner Knife | Wine 8 oz. |
| Salad Plate | Dinner Fork | Martini 5 oz. |
| B&B Plate | Dessert/Salad Fork | Balloon Wine 12 oz. |
| Soup Cup | Teaspoon | Champagne Flute 6 oz. |
| Cup/Saucer | Soupspoon | Beer Pilsner 16 oz. |
| Mug | Butter Knife | Beer Footed 12 oz. |
| Luncheon Plate | Serving Fork/Spoon | Water Goblet 10 oz. |
| Lobster Platter | Cocktail Fork | Highball 8 oz. |
| Sugar/Creamer | Lobster Cracker | Rocks 5.5 oz. |
Accessories
Numerous other party accessories and serving items are available to meet the needs of your event. If you don’t see what you are looking for, please inquire.
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| Accessories |
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| Archway Arbors |
Chafing Dishes |
Bus Trays |
| Coat Stands | Coolers | Coffee Servers |
| Portable Ovens |
Coffee Makers | Tent Heaters |
| Grills | Cambros | Serving Trays |
| King Cookers | Tent Centerpole Skirts | Beverage Containers |
| Tent Sidepole Skirts | Tent Liners | Tent Flags |
