Round tables: plan separate dining groups.
Round tables let guests face one another around the table, making them a natural option when you want smaller conversation groups. Think about how you will group guests and where each table will sit relative to the dance floor, catering and entrances.
Allow for chairs and guest movement around the full table. The tabletop diameter alone does not describe its working footprint. Check the specific table dimensions and seating guidance on the product page, then consider place settings and chair width before choosing the final number of seats.
Rectangular tables: plan rows or a shared-table feel.
Rectangular tables can be arranged separately or in longer groupings, depending on the room and your layout. They also give you a practical shape to consider for food, drinks, gifts and displays.
If you want a long banquet arrangement, count usable seating positions in the actual configuration. Joining tables can change whether end seats are practical. Keep access to the middle of the arrangement in mind, especially when guests need to leave their seats or staff will serve a meal.
Compare the layout before comparing quantities.
Sketch the usable event area and place the fixed features first: doors, columns, the catering area and any dance floor. Try a round-table arrangement and a rectangular-table arrangement, including chairs pulled out from the tables.
Neither shape is automatically the most space-efficient in every venue. Compare the complete arrangements and keep required access routes clear. Your venue should confirm its layout and occupancy requirements.
| Your priority | What to compare |
|---|---|
| Conversation groups | Who can comfortably face and talk to one another? |
| A long dining arrangement | How do joined tables affect end seats and access? |
| Food and display space | What surface area does each station actually need? |
| A smaller room | Which full layout leaves usable chair and walking space? |
Calculate dining tables, then add service tables.
Divide your seated guest count by the planned seats per table and round up. For example, 80 guests seated at eight per table require ten dining tables. That is arithmetic for your chosen seating plan—not a statement that every table seats eight.
Next, add separate tables for catering, cake, gifts, registration or drinks. Check what the venue or caterer provides first. Count chairs from the final seating plan, including any separate ceremony seating that cannot be reused in time.
Match linens to the selected table.
Choose the table model before ordering linens. Record its shape and dimensions, then decide how far you want the fabric to hang. Our linen size chart can help you compare the fit; the selected product and desired drop determine the appropriate size.
Browse available tables and chairs, select quantities and share your event address and date for a quote. CFER serves Mount Dora, Eustis, Tavares, Apopka, Leesburg, Clermont and surrounding Central Florida communities. Confirm delivery or eligible pickup and any setup services in your order rather than assuming they are included.