I know an interpreter, but for how long? The entire ceremony and reception? What else should I do to accomodate my friends? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I want to do what is expected and what etiquette dictates to the best of my ability. Will most likely be 95% hearing and a few Deaf individuals. Thanks for your help in advance.
2006-07-27 10:51:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I know how to sign, but I'm just not exactly sure what is required from me, but I think it might be best to ask what they want. Thanks for the advice so far.
2006-07-27 11:48:17 · update #1
Ask the friend you are closest to what they would expect/prefer.
That way you really know best. Tell them you want them to feel totally a part of things, and how do you best do that.
Otherwise, ask the interpreter what is usually done.
Good job!!
2006-07-27 10:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the cost of an interpreter for the entire reception would be prohibitive.
It would be very nice to have one for the ceremony and announcements/speeches of the reception.
Also if you are not already doing so, you may want to have a ceremony program so they can read who is who.
2006-07-27 20:45:17 · answer #2 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your friends who are deaf what they would need to feel comfortable at your wedding. I know from experience that I had several people with special dietary needs at my wedding. I made sure that if I had something they couldn't have that it was labeled for them so that they would not become ill or feel uncomfortable. One of my bridesmaids has a very severe allergy to ginger, which was used in my wedding cake, so the birthday cake (it was my sister, cousins and aunt's birthday) was made without ginger and I told her she couldn't have any wedding cake, just to stick with the birthday cake. I told my father-in-law, a diabetic, which foods had refined sugar in them so that he could avoid them as well. We had a lot that he could have, we just had some things that he couldn't also. They will appreciate your conscientious behavior in making sure they are comfortable.
2006-07-27 21:41:07 · answer #3 · answered by mom of girls 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use an interpeter for the ceremony for sure, and probably for the toasting portion of the reception. You should know that interpeters can't sign for very long without taking a break, so you'll probably need at least 2.
2006-07-27 20:01:25 · answer #4 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
invite someone that can do sign to yr wedding or ask the ppl that are invited if they would be more comfortable to bring someone with them that can interpret for them. most deaf can lip read quite well and we are the ones that tend to feel uncomfortable rather than them. i have a deaf sister in-law and we go to alot of functions where there are no interpreters and all goes well.
2006-07-27 19:01:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have an interpreter it would be nice to have them for probaly trhe whole time. When you want to say something to them use alot of gestures. You could easily learn a couple basic things you could say in sign on the web.
2006-07-27 17:58:25 · answer #6 · answered by bananarose3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to one of them and see what they have to say. They would be able to help you out with accomodations. They probably be able to tell you what you need and were to go.
2006-07-27 20:30:43 · answer #7 · answered by nay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know they prob'ly have a friend who signs and speaks....let them bring that person, but would absolutly have a signer come for the cerimony....that would just be absolutly beautiful. my son has a 4yr old class mate that has 2 deaf parents and we invite them to everything....the little boy translates for his parents, how awesome is that?!?!?!
2006-07-27 17:57:36 · answer #8 · answered by garlandfan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋