Reception Tables/Rounds Sizes?

[Jillybean626]

I'm curious if Custom tables/rounds come in smaller sizes besides the standard 10ppl/table. I'm only having between 35-45 guests and just having 3-4 tables of ten seems like it's not utilizing the space.
I know that an EM would be able to answer this, but I'm still too far from my date to even have an EM
And if they do come in smaller sizes, do the prices change? Thanks so much in advance.

 

[Snow_White]

I think that would depend upon your reception location. For instance, the tables at the Living Seas are permament, so they wouldn't be interchangeable with smaller tables. However, I think big tables are OK for small groups...we're having 28 people at our reception and we're doing 1 sweetheart table and 3 large round tables (with 9, 9, and 8 people at each table). Our reception location is Whitehall and this is what my EM recommended for a group of my size.

 

[Jillybean626]

Thanks Snow White, I appreciate the information.

 

[ead79]

Depending on the location (as Snow White mentioned), there is some flexibility. We had round tables, but our EM felt that the tables would be too crowded with 10 people at each table, so we had 8 at each table.

 

[Laurafoster]

Ive got about the same amount of ppl if they can all come and im going to have tables of 8, i was advised there wouldnt be much elbow room if we had tables of 10.

 

[Jillybean626]

"i was advised there wouldnt be much elbow room if we had tables of 10." - laurafoster


That's good to know because I really wanted less than 10ppl/table and so it seems it will work out good. They say it's good for mingling to have smaller groups like that, and my family is a bunch of social butterflies. My stepdad is always saying "when you're from the south, you can talk to anybody about anything - I have good conversations at gas stations." He's such a cute little southerner.

 

[pixie08]

Yes I have to agree with the above posts 8 is the magic number...now six might be nice for your size event BUT remember the more table, the more centerpieces/decor = $$$. Good luck

 

[Janet2k]

For our cocktail party (Gangster Area), we had small rounds that held between 2 - 4 people each. For our dinner party (Western Area), we had one Roman-style table that seated all of us. For our dessert party (Land of Oz area), we had three round tables that seated 8 people. For our dance party (Sorcerer's Hat area), we had small round light-up tables that seated between 2 - 4 people each.

Remember, the more tables you have, the greater your costs will be. I had four venues for my vow renewal's dinner party and was charged for each venue's worth of items (tables/chairs/linens/floral/placecards/etc). It definitely adds up. Just thought I'd mention that.