Lesbians Asked This Wedding Planner For Her Services, She Responds In An Awesome Way When lesbian couple Melissa and Jennifer McCord reached out to wedding planner Lana Rusev of Simply Elegant in Jacksonville, she politely declined. After checking our booked events I have discovered that we are booked on the 30th and 31st and unfortunately are not able to take additional events for the weekend, Rusev wrote in a letter. Also, due to my strong personal belief I do not feel comfortable planning a wedding for lesbian couples. I hope you understand and not take this personally. I am really sorry of the inconvenience this may cause. The McCords claim that they were shocked and offended to receive the letter. I cant help but take it personal, Melissa told reporters. That was the first time I had ever to my face been discriminated against and it was kind of hurtful. There are other wedding planners who are okay with doing this, Rusev concluded after the McCords pushed back. Take your business elsewhere. Although Rusev later made a public apology, she defends her Christian faith. She posted the following on her Facebook page: 26 years ago my family and I fled a country that persecuted Christians for their belief. Its really sad to see America becoming more and more like theses countries that so many of us once fled. What do you think of Rusevs actions? Did she have the right to turn down the couple? 