How many tables do I need for my wedding?
120 guests at tables of 8 need 15 tables. A sweetheart table makes it 16.
Enter your guests, table shape and seats per table. You get the table count, the spare seats and a small floor sketch.
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16 tables
- 15 guest tables of 8
- 1 sweetheart table, 2 people at it
- 122 seats in all, 2 spare seats
- Seated evenly, 7 to 8 guests per table
How it works
- The head or sweetheart table seats its people first, if you have one.
- Everyone else is divided by the seats per table, rounded up to a whole table.
- Spare seats are all seats minus your guests.
What we assume
- Your guest count includes the two of you, and children who need their own seat.
- Every guest table has the same shape and seat count.
- Seat choices match the planner's.
- The sketch shows the tables, not your room. Your venue knows what really fits.
Sources: WebstaurantStore, Banquet Table Size Seating Capacities (updated January 14, 2026); Hill Country Event Rentals, Table Rental Guide (July 1, 2026). Updated October 2026.
Questions
How many people fit at a round table?
Ask your venue or rental company, because guides differ. WebstaurantStore lists 8 at a 60-inch (5 ft) round and 8 to 10 at a 72-inch (6 ft) round (its chart says 10). Hill Country Event Rentals lists 6 to 8 and 8 to 10. Chair style and place settings change the fit.
Should I leave spare seats?
A seat or two helps when a plus-one or a late RSVP turns up. If the answer shows no spare seats at all, one late guest means a new table, so it is worth checking with your venue how much room there is.
Do a sweetheart table and a head table count?
Yes. Choose one and we count it as a table, and the people at it come out of your guest count. A sweetheart table seats the two of you; a head table usually adds the wedding party.
Is this the same as a table plan?
This gives you the number of tables. A table plan, or seating chart in the US, says who sits where. You can make one for free in the planner.