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However, Gina did say CS gave her a choice in the matter and that she wants nothing to do with these attacks, so she chose to not be listed as a vendor….
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and this is just plain awesome!
BlushandBashful
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I would believe CS over anything she has to say. Her lies are ridiculous and inconsistent and I would NEVER trust someone with all the drama surrounding her. She has YET to contact the brides who have been emailing her constantly who's weddings/showers she's MISSED after being assured 'I AM READY TO DO YOUR WEDDING AND HAVE ASSISTANTS' which is a load of crap.
For anyone still believing in her, GOOD LUCK. I could never trust someone who's lies don't add up...she should atleast write them down so she can keep to her horrible made up story.
And I find it hard to believe that SHE would decide to part with LIW as it has been stated by her that most of her business COMES from LIW.
I am so over reading about her stupidity. Ladies, find someone else and do yourselves a favor.
ITA. I would NEVER use this vendor because I could never ever trust her after this whole thing. End of story.
luckycouple05
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Moonmist09
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this story keeps getting worse and worse. i don't think we will ever know the full story about Gina or why she did what she did. all we can hope to get is that the brides were stiffed at their weddings get their money back, as well as those who left deposits with her and are now switching florists.
luckycouple05
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summerbride20
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I applaud you marbear0112. You are the only one doing the right thing. Standing up for yourself and others and seeking justice. She did wrong and she deserves to pay for it. Or at least be hassled by her wrongdoings. Anyone who booked with her and did not receive services and/or was too scared to stay with her if their wedding date was close by should be bringing her to court.
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sorry I didnt respond sooner, I am new to this constant posting (thanks Gina!) but I did want to show you what I replied to the first email (one I posted two days ago) and her response back:
MY RESPONSE: Gina, I did read the good reviews, which is why I chose you in the first place. I am CERTAIN that you would never have received 1 single good review if you had acted the way you have in the past month. I have also read and spoke to girls who you TOLD you would be there for their wedding AFTER the accident and then you still did not show up. So how can you expect me to believe that you would do my wedding after knowing something like that? You made your bed, you missed weddings and acted unprofessionally. If there was an accident, you should have had the decency to call those brides who you left in the dust. Instead you left them with no option. What is your excuse for the bride whom you contacted after your alleged accident telling her that you would do her wedding “no problem” and then just never showed? Did you get into another accident? Did you also know that your DUI’s are public record and can easily be seen by anyone? If you got into an accident, like you say, then I can easily access those records and get them for the trial. We will see if that was the cause for your missing several weddings. Since you chose to make that deposit non refundable, I guess the next step will be you hearing from the NY Court System.
HER RESPONSE: Jillian,
Sorry to inform you but your information is wrong. do what you have to do. I bought a lot of your vases and oais balls already. This is your choice , not mine. Have a wonderful Wedding!!!
All the best,
Gina
MY RESPONSE: OK. Then if you bought the vases and balls, and I gave you a thousand dollars and it is non refundable, then I will have my father pick up the pieces and we will call it even. Technically, the vases and balls are mine since I paid for them. Let me know when he can pick it up.
Jillian
And then OF COURSE I never heard back from her. While I commend these girls on the boards who believe her for having big hearts and believing the best in people. I think it is truly foolish to have her as your florist after all of this. Even if it's true - she clearly does not have a back up plan in case of emergencies and that alone is cause for concern.
if i read this correctly....you gave her $1000 for vases??..........r they the same ones sitting on my porch for the past month and a half??? ......those are some expensive vases
AugustBridein09
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Posted by Taunita
However, Gina did say CS gave her a choice in the matter and that she wants nothing to do with these attacks, so she chose to not be listed as a vendor….
Just as an FYI - in regard to the above comment
adelya21
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Great! im glad you guys said something!
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However, Gina did say CS gave her a choice in the matter and that she wants nothing to do with these attacks, so she chose to not be listed as a vendor….
Just as an FYI - in regard to the above comment
Youre the best! LMAO!!!
JuneBride14
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I applaud you marbear0112. You are the only one doing the right thing. Standing up for yourself and others and seeking justice. She did wrong and she deserves to pay for it. Or at least be hassled by her wrongdoings. Anyone who booked with her and did not receive services and/or was too scared to stay with her if their wedding date was close by should be bringing her to court.
i agree! good for you.... also for the bride who listed that incredibly long post about having talked to gina.. keep in mind that brides are beginning to sue gina and if in fact she is having legal trouble, you might find yourself stuck if she files bankruptcy and then bails on your wedding.. i hope for you that it doesn't and she comes to her senses by then but there is just too must against her at this point to think that is how it will play out
luckycouple05
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jsav
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if i read this correctly....you gave her $1000 for vases??..........r they the same ones sitting on my porch for the past month and a half??? ......those are some expensive vases
No, obviously I did not give her a thousand dollars for vases. That was my deposit. When I asked for it back, she said it was non refundable and said that she had already bought my items. I don't believe for a second she would have purchased my items already seeing that my date isn't till 3 months from now so that was my way of calling her out on her lies.
marbear0112
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Don't believe that about the deposits being non-refundable. She scribbled that on the bottom of the page and is contacting girls to try and cover her *ss. The deposit is only non refundable if you breached. She disappeared and essentially closed her business so you are entitled to all of that back.
jsav
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I agree completely. We have enough people who have been scorned by her and have proof. The timeline someone put together earlier was a good start. I want to file a claim but might wait till after my wedding. i just dont know when I can find the time to do everything else.
marbear0112
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Yea, no worries! I'll keep people posted with how my hearing goes on October 12th.
jsav
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GOOD LUCK!!
PeterNina Mom
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marbear please correct me if I'm wrong but would all these girls be better off filing a class action suit?
marbear0112
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You could file a class action case in civil court. I am only filing in small claims (which I believe, but someone can correct me if I'm wrong), that is for individual claims. It is unclear what we would pursue under a civil court - I am guessing if we did a civil action, we would do breach of contract or something similar. However, the reason I stuck with small claims court is that it is very quick and they give you a hearing date right away. Small claims was designed to remedy this exact situation. If we went to civil court, we could spend a year litigating this, and would have to deal with discovery and depositions of witnesses. Small claims court is quick; other avenues include filing a Consumer Frauds Complaint (which would get the Attorney General involved), as well as a criminal complaint for larceny with the DA's office (which would possibly get her jail time).
PeterNina Mom
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You could file a class action case in civil court. I am only filing in small claims (which I believe, but someone can correct me if I'm wrong), that is for individual claims. It is unclear what we would pursue under a civil court - I am guessing if we did a civil action, we would do breach of contract or something similar. However, the reason I stuck with small claims court is that it is very quick and they give you a hearing date right away. Small claims was designed to remedy this exact situation. If we went to civil court, we could spend a year litigating this, and would have to deal with discovery and depositions of witnesses. Small claims court is quick; other avenues include filing a Consumer Frauds Complaint (which would get the Attorney General involved), as well as a criminal complaint for larceny with the DA's office (which would possibly get her jail time).
Thank you very much for the claifying that. I just feel so bad for all of you and can't believe this woman did this that my mind is rolling trying to find ways to help you all. Good luck to you and all the brides who have been affected by this.
marbear0112
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Hey ladies,
I need your attention. Gina just wrote this message to me (see below). She is definitely trying to use this as a reason to say I breached my contract (which will not work). However, I need all your help. I already have a lot, but if more brides have emails from her during the time she was supposedly in the hospital, could you FM me and I will give you my email to forward them. Also, if Gina did not show up to your wedding or you talked to her mom/brother during the time she was supposedly in the hospital, would you be able to come do very brief testimony for me on October 12. I can't guarantee she will show up at the hearing but in case she does, I am not letting her take advantage of everyone by pulling the garbage she just did by sending me that email.
TIA! MaryAnn ______________________
Hi Maryann,
I wish to inform you, I am fully back to work with no problems.
I am more than ready, willing and quite able to do all of my Weddings that where contracted in 2010 & 2011.
I am fully back to work and have completed 4 very beautiful Weddings.
If for some reason you wish to terminate on the agreed contract, I am very sorry, but I cannot refund any deposit on any pending weddings. As stated in the contract.
You signed up with me knowing how good my work is, and it will continue, to be the highest quality in the business.