Wedding dress designer refused to make outfit for lesbian couple

Designer REFUSES to make a wedding dress for a lesbian couple because it ‘goes against her faith’ – and then tries to convert them to Christianity

  • Tiffany Allen and Angel Lane recently contacted Dominique Galbraith of D. Auxilly designs to inquire about a jumpsuit for their upcoming wedding
  • Galbraith responded saying she would not to be able to create a garment because their same-sex marriage went against her religion
  • She then appeared willing to convert them to Christianity, explaining that she was willing to ‘share more about Jesus’
  • Allen and Lane say they are now filing a formal complaint against D. Auxilly, and are considering legal action

A lesbian couple from Missouri say a New York-based designer refused to make them a wedding garment because their same-sex relationship violated her religious beliefs. 

St. Louis-based Tiffany Allen and Angel Lane recently contacted Dominique Galbraith of D. Auxilly designs to inquire about a $1500 jumpsuit, before they were left stunned by the designer’s e-mail reply.

In her response, Galbraith wrote: ‘Thank you for reaching out… However, I wouldn’t be able to make a piece for a same-sex wedding. It goes against my faith in Christ. I believe Jesus died for our sins so that we would live for him according to His Holy Word.’

 St. Louis-based Angel Lane (left) and Tiffany Allen (right) have been left ‘hurt’ after a wedding dress designer told them she would not make a garment for their same-sex marriage 

D. Auxilly designer Dominique Galbraith penned this reply to the same-sex couple after they enquired about one of her jumpsuits

D. Auxilly designer Dominique Galbraith penned this reply to the same-sex couple after they enquired about one of her jumpsuits 

She continued: ‘I know you both love each other and that this feels right but I encourage you both to reconsider and see what the Lord has to say and the wonderful things He has in store for you both if you trust and obey Him.’  

While Galbraith may not have been interested in creating a wedding garment for Allen and Lane, she certainly expressed enthusiasm for chatting further about her religious beliefs. 

Seemingly willing to convert them to Christianity, she wrote: ‘I’m available to talk and share more about Jesus if you’d like. Feel free to call me.’

Allen (right) and Lane (left)  - who have been dating for seven years -say they are now filing a formal complaint against D. Auxilly

Allen (right) and Lane (left)  – who have been dating for seven years -say they are now filing a formal complaint against D. Auxilly

Allen and Lane – who have been dating for seven years – say they felt ‘hurt’ by the e-mail.    

In an interview with Metro on Wednesday, Allen stated: ‘A person who truly has that heart will tell you that God doesn’t make any mistakes. I’m not a mistake. My fiancee is not a mistake.’

The pair plan to go ahead with their wedding, which will be held in Las Vegas in October.  

Allen and Lane live in Missouri where it is legal for businesses to discriminate against clients based on their sexuality. 

As Galbraith (pictured)resides in New York, she may be breaking the law, given that the state legally bars anti-gay discrimination

As Galbraith (pictured)resides in New York, she may be breaking the law, given that the state legally bars anti-gay discrimination

However, as Galbraith resides in New York, she may be breaking the law, given that the state legally bars anti-gay discrimination. 

Allen and Lane say they are now filing a formal complaint against D. Auxilly.

They are also considering taking a lawsuit against the company. 

DailyMail.com has contacted D. Auxilly for comment. 

Meanwhile, Galbraith’s Facebook profile features photos of Bible verses and Christian-themed messages, including one that reads: ‘You want God to fix the problem when God wants to fix you, and He’s using the problem to do so’.  

Devout: Galbraith's Facebook page features photos of Bible verses and Christian-themed messages

Devout: Galbraith’s Facebook page features photos of Bible verses and Christian-themed messages

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