Bride-to-be Alix Genter (pictured) went into a New Jersery bridal shop called Here Comes the Bride to buy a wedding gown for her coming marriage to her lesbian partner. But when the store’s owner Donna saw that Genter had crossed out “groom” and written “partner” on the business form, Donna called Genter, refused her money and said, “There’s right and there’s wrong, and this is wrong.”
When a reported called the shop, Donna confirmed Genter’s version of events and added that Genter was just “stirring up drama” from a need “to show that she’s different,” adding “they get that way.” By they she meant women who “experiment” with lesbianism because “men can be difficult.” Uh-huh.
People have started bringing down the rating and leaving great admonitions on the shop’s Yelp page.
Genter still plans to marry in New York and then register for a civil union in New Jersey.
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Mav
Yeah, she’s obviously an experimental lesbian if she’s GETTING MARRIED TO A WOMAN.
Jesus Christ, save me from your followers.
Adam
I love when people suggest that lesbians turn to other women because they find men “too difficult”.
Men sure are difficult, but every time a straight friend of mine or a lesbian talks about the problems they have with a girl they’re dating, I wonder why there isn’t more fire, blood and chaos everywhere. I would never say dating women is “easy”. Fun, sure, if you’re into that thing. But never easy.
slanty
It’s Donna dear’s loss. If she wants to lose money by refusing lesbian couples, she’ll lose it.
Mike in Asheville
Time for a lawsuit here.
New Jersey law requires that, except for the word “marriage”, Civil Unions be recognized as equal to marriages; New Jersey also has “public accommodation” laws which prohibit discrimination by businesses offering services and/or products to the general public.
Please, all NJ lesbian couples, go to that store and try to buy wedding dresses. Make this miserable bigot’s life miserable.
Tracey
Whoa, it sure is shocking to see my company’s stackable mug set that we have for our coming out support group advertised by Cafe Press on this website’s page.
Anyway, I agree with Mike in Asheville, hit the homophobes where it hurts–right in the pocket!
Tracey
Amazing Dreams Publishing
Asheville, NC
Tony Renna
i agree with mike too , but it might be good to consider what harvey milk did in the 70s , boycott her ass , spread the word about the store to as many people as you can , where ever you can , thes people need to be taught that as lgbt people we have power too , we just gotta stick together 🙂
Thomas
Wouldn’t it be a “girlcott.”
Thomas
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Mike in Asheville
@Thomas: Very, very droll. Well done; your comment brightened my day!
Mike in Asheville
@Tracey: Until I read your post, I had not heard of “Amazing Dreams.” So I Googled you, and voila, checked out your web site. What a beautiful site and message. Cheers!
Mary
People can _believe_ what they wish. N.J. Law Against Discrimination includes discrimination by a business against an individual on the basis of sexual orientation. The Division on Civil Rights may impose penalties
of up to $10,000 for first violations. http://www.nj.gov/lps/dcr/law.html
Alix Genter Highland Park, NJ–call a lawyer!
Is Marcia Portnoy active in the shop or is she retired?
Former? Owner Marcia Portnoy (age 73) — Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
One Employee/owner? — Donna Saber Margate, NJ.
Years in business — 23
272 New Rd
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Phone: 609-926-0699
Open Mon-Tue 10am-8pm; Wed-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10:30am-4pm
the crustybastard
@Mike in Asheville:
Why would you want people to buy things from an antigay business? To pump up their profit margins?
They should be hanging flyers everywhere reading:
BOYCOTT
“HERE COMES THE BRIDE”
BRIDAL SHOP FOR THEIR
BIGOTRY & DISCRIMINATION
Mike in Asheville
@the crustybastard: I did say “time for a lawsuit” and “try” to buy a dress — basically, if there were, say 20+ lesbians discriminated by this homophobe, there could be 20+ plaintiffs. In no way was I suggesting bringing good business/sales to any homophobic bigot.
NSRob
I just read the original story over at Phily.com – even more repulsive and sad.
NSRob
I just read the original story over at Philly.com – even more repulsive and sad.
Rob
oops double post. 🙁