Is your daughter getting married? If so, you are probably having many thoughts, remembering when she was a little girl and you could call her your very own. Now that she is getting married, you are probably having very different feelings. On one hand, you must be thrilled for her, as she has met the man of her dreams. You'll be gaining a son-in-law, right? On the other hand, she is no longer just yours, as you will be sharing her, not only with her new husband, but probably even with her new extended family. Does that mean you'll have to share her at special times like Thanksgiving and Christmas? You definitely have a lot to think about, don't you. And, for the near future, the biggest thing on your mind is probably planning the wedding of your daughter's dreams. If you are planning a formal wedding reception, here are some ideas that might keep your mind on the wedding and away from too much reminiscing.

Making A Detailed Plan - Do you and your daughter live in the same city? Will you be making wedding plans together? Whether you are working together or whether you will be working solo, you will probably still want to communicate often so that every detail will be covered. For example, as you plan the meal for those who attend the wedding reception, you will more than likely want to have the meal catered. Decide together on what you want the menu to be. Do you want the guests to have a choice for the main course, say a choice between salmon or roast? Or, do you want an established menu that you have previously selected? Do you want only a traditional wedding cake, or will you be serving a groom's cake too? What kind of flowers do you want for the centerpieces? Will there be framed photographs of the bride and groom as part of the wedding decor? Write down every thing that you and your daughter want so that you can check things off the list as they are accomplished;

Arrange For Wedding Party Rentals - Because you have decided to host a formal wedding reception, it might be very helpful for you to arrange for wedding party rentals. For example, you may want to rent a tent that will add elegance to the back yard while also offering protection from the weather. In addition, you can rent tables and chairs and even formal linens like tablecloths and linens. Consider additional items that you might want to rent. For example, renting a beautiful gazebo will add drama to the area. If there will be dancing, the wedding rental company will more than likely even have platforms that you can rent. The great thing about using party rentals is that the items you need will be delivered in plenty of time, and they will even be set up, if you request that to happen. When the wedding reception is over, the items will be picked up so that you won't have to worry about returning them to the place where you rented them.