I'd play Bard/Wiz for more dialogue options and musical instruments, albeit there's a trick to learning the latter in-game.
My MC usually runs around with Eagle's splendour, so Friends is a so-so choice. Mage armour matches light armour and Potions of animal speaking are everywhere.
Healing word can use your higher level slots, which is great, but it is single party member heal. You're going to need multiple party member heals later on.
Faerie fire is a fine spell, but concentration by memory. You'll probably have much better use for concentration by level 12.
You can have a fair Cha (14?) with this build, so it works.
This all said, what's wrong with taking the Bard spellcasting/Performer feats? Might be able to get what you want and be pure wizard 12.
