Those are very cute and practical wishes from your daughter. I remember wanting toys or gaming consoles when I was a child. I am not a social person, so I usually keep to myself in parties, or just hang out with a very small amount of people that I know, and I'm good. With your situation, since the party is for your wife, she can handle the socializing, and you can focus on the food and serving.
I am curious though, have you tried learning the language?