A great place to begin is by ascertaining how many people you would like to fit at your table. Here is a general rule:

 

For Rectangular Tables:

6’ tables seat 6 friends & family
8’ tables seat 8 friends & family
10’ tables seat 10 friends & family
12’ tables seat 12 friends & family

 

For Round Tables:

4' tables seat 4 friends & family
4.5' tables seat 5-6 friends & family
5' tables seat 6-7 friends & family

 

For Square Tables:

48” tables seat 4 friends & family
55” tables seat 4-8 friends & family
60“ tables seat 8 friends & family
65” tables seat 8 friends & family