FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Will you change your name?
After much thought--actually, no, it was an easy decision--we have decided to take each other's last names and to become the Jocson Porter family.

Gifts?

• The best present we can receive is your presence at our wedding, and your love and support as we begin this new stage of our life together. Cheesy, yes. But true. We recognize that, especially for those of you coming from far away, simply attending our wedding will already entail spending money on travel and hotel accommodations.
• Homemade, handmade, and second-hand gifts are welcomed and appreciated.
• Many of you are already contributing your time and energy to this event, and for the gift of your participating we thank you and love you forever.
• For the traditional gift givers, we have registered at Target and REI for your convenience and inspiration.

What will the weather be like?
Seattle in August is usually gorgeous! Sunny and mild, usually in the mid-70s. We'll post a weather forecast on the blog closer to the wedding date with more accurate numbers to help you pack your suitcases.

What should I wear to the wedding?
Semi-formal attire should be appropriate for our day-time, summer wedding. Keep in mind that the ceremony will be in a chapel, and the reception will be partially outdoors in the middle of the afternoon.

Will Astro be at the wedding?
We wish. Although Astro loves new friends, he wouldn't love meeting 80 of them all at once. He'll be relaxing at home with faux-cigars and iced water, bothering Kitty to play with him. If you'd like to meet him on a non-wedding day, let's make a doggie date!