<human>: Can you give me a shortened version of the text?

I plan on asking our wedding planner, but wanted to get some real-life examples, advice, help, tips, etc. from weddit first! FH is from Japan and I'm from the U.S. We both speak each other's language, but both sides of the new family are monolingual. The only exceptions is elementary English from FH's sister, and a 2 mutual friends (a couple) that speak both languages relatively well.

We will have an officiant that can translate at least parts of the ceremony, and we'll have both languages on any printed material. Recently, however, FH suggested hiring an interpreter to sit with our parents at a the table they'd share during the reception. I first thought it sounded a bit odd, having a stranger join one of the tables, but now I'm thinking it's a very good idea. FH and I are the only ones that can/would feel comfortable interpreting for them, but we probably won't want to "babysit" the table and facilitate conversation at our own wedding.

Does anyone else have any thoughts on this - issues we might be overlooking, similar experiences at weddings you've been to, any advice? I'd love to hear!
<bot>: Two families don't speak each other's language!! FH suggested an interpreter to sit with the parents and I'm warming up to the idea. Thoughts, advice, etc?