Reception Table Options

There are 4 possible styles of tables to use for your reception. Some are provided by 48 Fields and one is available for couples to rent separately on your own. See below for details, maximum capacities, and if linens would be needed to cover the tables.
 

First though, it’s helpful to know how many people will fit at each table size:

• 6′ long tables (30″ x 72″) – seats 6 people (This is with 3 on each side. There is not room to add anyone on an end.)
• 66″ round tables (66″ diameter) – seats 10 people
• 8′ farmhouse tables (38-40″ x 96″) – seats 8 people (This is with 4 on each side. One person could be added to an end if needed.)

 
1. Long Tables from 48 Fields
Seats up to 122 People
Needs Linens

This is the most efficient use of space, will allow you the most number of seats, and will maximum your dance floor space.

2. Round Tables from 48 Fields
Seats up to 92 People
Needs Linens

Because round tables take up a bigger footprint, fewer people can be seated at round tables and still have room for a dance floor upstairs.

3. Mixed Long and Round Tables from 48 Fields
Seats up to 106 People
Needs Linens

This is a fun look to see, but it does have some limitations on guest count. Your dance floor will be a little smaller using this plan for 100 people than when using long tables, but you can always choose to move dancing downstairs for a bigger dancing space too.

4. Farmhouse Tables – Rented by the Couple
Seats up to 90 People
No Linens Needed

Because farmhouse tables are wider than normal tables, only 3 rows of tables will fit upstairs compared to 4 rows of the normal 48 Fields long tables. This results in an overall lower number of people being able to fit at farmhouse tables.

5. Long Tables from 48 Fields – With Center Dance Floor
Seats up to 104 People
Needs Linens

Some couples like the idea of a center dance floor. This is possible with long tables, but not round tables given spacing considerations and doorway access. The capacity of this layout varies greatly depending on the size of your head table or sweetheart table. This layout shows a maximum of 104 people assuming a large head table. You will be able to seat 90 guests + up to 14 people at a head table (including the couple). Note that this does provide a smaller dance floor space than the layout shown in Option 1 above. (The photo below does show a head table using farmhouse tables that the couple rented separately, but the idea of the layout still works the same with long tables from 48 Fields.)

 
6. Long Tables from 48 Fields – With Largest Possible Head Table
Seats up to 122 People
Needs Linens

For couples with a very large wedding party (or who are including +1 guests at the head table), below is a layout that shows the very largest head table possible. It will be a tight fit! It is also not our recommendation to seat this many at at head table, but we have done it before. Note that the overall guest capacity still remains the same as in Option 1 above.

 
7. Mixed Tables from 48 Fields – With Largest Possible Wedding Party Seating
Seats up to 118 People
Needs Linens

If you are not set on a head table but still want the wedding party to sit together, you may consider using a sweetheart table for the couple, round tables for the wedding party, and long tables for the guests. This layout can help maximize seating for larger wedding parties.