Tables

• Buffet Table :  If you are having a buffet dinner, you will need multiple tables to set up your food stations.  You may also want to check with your caterer to see if these can be provided. 
• Cake Table :  An appropriately sized table really depends on the size of the wedding cake.
• Gift Table :  The size of this table depends on the number of guests you are anticipating. 
• Guest Tables :   Look for round tables or long tables depending on your personal taste.  
• Guest Book Table:  You will want to have a small table set up to display your wedding guest book.   
• Head Table :  This will seat the bride and groom along with the wedding attendants. 

Chairs

• Ceremony Chairs :  For an outdoor ceremony, think about folding chairs .  You will need to rent enough for every guest to sit. 
• Reception Chairs :  For a buffet dinner, you will only need to have about half as many chairs as guests, as there is a constant flow of people.  For a traditional sit-down dinner, be sure to provide enough chairs for everyone. 
• Chair Covers :  The covers may be included with the price of the chairs, but you may also have to look for these separately.  Be sure to ask!

Tableware

• Complete Place Settings :  For formal sit-down dinners, you will need to use complete place settings.  This includes napkins ,silverware ,stemware ,plates , etc.
• Buffet Tableware :  For a buffet dinner, you will need to have plates and silverware present at your buffet table.   

Tent

• Party Tent :  This will be needed for outdoor weddings to protect you and your guests from the sun or rain.
• Small Wedding Tent :  Renting a few smaller tents and canopies rather than one large one may actually work out better for your venue and your budget.  You will want to weigh your options. 

Heating and Cooling

• Heaters :  You will want to rent a heating system if your ceremony is held outside.  There are electric  and gas  units, both of which come in different sizes. 
• Air Conditioning :  In warmer weather, portable air conditioning units or portable fans  can be used to keep guests from wilting. 

Dance Floor

• The size of your dance floor will depend on the number of guests you are anticipating.  
• They can range from 12x12 feet up to 20x30 feet or larger. 

Wedding Budget Breakdown

Wedding Planning and Organising

Wedding Ceremony and Reception

Wedding Themes

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