Graceful Expressions Calligraphy and Fine Hand Lettering Design responded with the following comments:
I have had the honor of working with hundreds of brides/clients for the past 8 years. Never once, have I had to end a relationship, and it is something that I hope I never have to do again. There is only so much abuse one person can take, and I always treat anyone with the utmost respect and care and when that is not returned, it makes it very hard to have a positive relationship. I do what I do out of love and a passion for my hobby, but when you are abused and lied to by a person, it must stop. I made every effort, going out of my way to meet her at her office several times only for her to not have the materials and information ready as we had agreed upon because she was not organized. I felt horrible for weeks because I had to terminate our relationship, but hearing that Allison had the same exact issues with other vendors (Her photographer terminated their relationship two weeks before their wedding and she had issues with her invitation designer) assures me I did the right thing. I can show anyone who asks a notebook full of thank you letters and cards from my eight years working with clients, as well as recommendations from 100's of clients. I care very deeply about my clients, (who become great friends, in many cases!)and do my calligraphy out of a passion (not to make money) but will not tolerate verbal abuse and lying by anyone.I have had the honor of working with hundreds of brides/clients for the past 8 years. Never once, have I had to end a relationship, and it is something that I hope I never have to do again. There is only so much abuse one person can take, and I always treat anyone with the utmost respect and care and when that is not returned, it makes it very hard to have a positive relationship. I do what I do out of love and a passion for my hobby, but when you are abused and lied to by a person, it must stop. I made every effort, going out of my way to meet her at her office several times only for her to not have the materials and information ready as we had agreed upon because she was not organized. I felt horrible for weeks because I had to terminate our relationship, but hearing that Allison had the same exact issues with other vendors (Her photographer terminated their relationship two weeks before their wedding and she had issues with her invitation designer) assures me I did the right thing. I can show anyone who asks a notebook full of thank you letters and cards from my eight years working with clients, as well as recommendations from 100's of clients. I care very deeply about my clients, (who become great friends, in many cases!)and do my calligraphy out of a passion (not to make money) but will not tolerate verbal abuse and lying by anyone.