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Gift for interpreter for the deaf

palegirl146palegirl146
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My FI’s sister is deaf, so we will have an interpreter at the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, and ceremony.  The interpreter and her husband are friends and will attend the reception as guests. 

 

What would be an appropriate gift for the interpreter?  Is the rehearsal dinner the best opportunity to present the gift to her?

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Re: Gift for interpreter for the deaf

  • iamjoesgurliamjoesgurl member
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    edited December 2011
    I think if you can find out what her interests are and give her something that would be meaningful for her, that would be nice.  For example, if you know of a store that she likes to shop at or a restaurant that she likes, you could do a gift card or if you know of another interest she has, you could do that.  For example, my aunt helped a lot with the decorating and I knew that she has some Willow Tree angels which mean a lot to her.  That's what I got her - an angel of love (she was so touched that she cried).  I would also suggest a card thanking her for participating in the wedding events in such a special way. 

    I think that the rehearsal dinner would be a nice place to give her the gift.
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  • musicalsunlightmusicalsunlight member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_christian-weddings_gift-interpreter-deaf?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:464687ae-7bc1-4360-9aea-999e11f1e1adDiscussion:5025ebdd-b147-442a-805c-3b46a6582182Post:53d88375-f5b0-46a9-955f-979ef122ddb5">Re: Gift for interpreter for the deaf</a>:
    [QUOTE]I think if you can find out what her interests are and give her something that would be meaningful for her, that would be nice.  For example, if you know of a store that she likes to shop at or a restaurant that she likes, you could do a gift card or if you know of another interest she has, you could do that.  For example, my aunt helped a lot with the decorating and I knew that she has some Willow Tree angels which mean a lot to her.  That's what I got her - an angel of love (she was so touched that she cried).  I would also suggest a card thanking her for participating in the wedding events in such a special way.  I think that the rehearsal dinner would be a nice place to give her the gift.
    Posted by iamjoesgurl[/QUOTE]

    I like this answer. I also think restaurant gift cards are always a safe bet because who doesn't like going out for a free meal? If you find out what her general preferences are as far as cuisine, you could find a restaurant to do a gift card for. Or any of the other suggestions, of course. I just like GC for restaurants. :)
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  • kellya01kellya01
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    edited December 2011
    I love gift cards, and I definitely love gift cards that can be used anywhere rather than just one store.  Try looking at your credit card company to see if you can purchase a gift card without extra processing fees.  :-)

    I just got a gift from a parent of a student I tutored, and it was a box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates, a card, and a gift card.  It probably didn't cost more than about $25 or so, but I absolutely LOVE the gift.  :-)
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  • katanne9katanne9 member
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    edited December 2011
    I second the restaurant gift card! Or maybe a gift card for a pedicure at a local spa?
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  • AshNoel8AshNoel8
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    edited December 2011
    I agree with everyone- gift cards are always a safe bet! 
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  • kalizoombakalizoomba
    500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    gift cards - or something you know she'll love. For example, our best man loves guitars and playing music - we're going to buy him a personalized guitar strap with his name on it, a pack of guitar picks, some blank CD's that he can record on, and maybe a a guitar ice cube mold!

    If she's at the rehersal, i'd say that's a good time to give it to her, if not, just do it before the ceremony. I haven't decided when I'm giving out gifts, but I'm not going to make a big deal about it, No standing up in front of everyone, saying a speach, just going to hand them the gift and say, "Thanks for being our <fill in roll here />."

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  • pinkcottoncandy7pinkcottoncandy7
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    edited December 2011
    I think the rehersal dinner is a smart time to do it and I think gift cards are nice. I'm glad you asked this I am having an ASL interpreter at my wedding too and hadn't added him to the need a gift list. Thanks!
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  • MrsTucker2011MrsTucker2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    Maybe you can do a 'hand care basket' for the interpreter! You could include lotions, soaps, nail polish, manicure kit, etc, and tuck a little card saying something along the lines of, "Some loving care for the hands that blessed us and our families. Thank you so much for using your gifted hands and talent on our wedding day."
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  • palegirl146palegirl146
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    edited December 2011
    MrsTucker, I like your idea.  It's thoughtful and sweet.  I'm not a huge giftcard fan, simply because I don't like receiving them--they always suck you in to having to go to that place, and if it isn't the perfect amount you either end up having to spend more money yourself or waste money.  I understand that a lot of people like them, but I don't really think they are any more personal than giving cash, and I want it to come across as a thank-you instead of me "paying" her for her services. I like your gift idea, and I think it is something she would love.  The only gift card I think I would consider for her would be to a nail salon for the exact amount of a mani/pedi plus reasonable tax and tip, but I think I like the idea of a basket because it's more thoughful and actually requires effort.  Thanks for the great idea!
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  • MrsTucker2011MrsTucker2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    No problem! I've been stuck in bed all day bored with a cold, so I actually got excited when I came up with the idea. lol.
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