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First, you should be certain, as Magnolia points out, that the 220 limit is not a fire department requirement. If it is, you have really gotten yourself in a pickle, because there is a good chance the site would not accommodate your desire to seat more than that. (You original e-mail makes it sound like you have not invited that many people, but you think you will net 255-260.) If Code/fire regs are not an issue, I agree with long skinny tables. Plus it is much easier to talk to more people at long skinny tables than at big round tables, where you can never hear anyone but the people on each side of you.

As the parent of two preschoolers, avoid the microfiber or any fabric that does not have some pattern or texture to it. Setting aside which may be easier to clean, the tweed will hide crumbs, stains, spills, etc. far better until you get around to vacuuming, cleaning, etc. I think a tweed would be great for hiding the inevitable kid-mess (and anything else). The microfiber, while maybe easier to clean, will likely highlight every spill, drop and ink stain, no matter what color it is.