Letterfest Reviews 884

TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Many customers praise the exceptional service, highlighting the helpfulness and efficiency of the customer service team in addressing inquiries and resolving issues. People frequently mention the ease of the ordering process and the personalized attention received, especially when customizing products or correcting order details. However, some customers were dissatisfied with the product quality, noting discrepancies between product descriptions and the actual items received, leading to disappointment, especially for gifts. A few other people also felt that the customer service was poor, citing unapproved orders being shipped and a lack of responsiveness to emails. There were also occasional reports of products arriving damaged or with missing components.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

For an 80th birthday gift I wanted a terracotta pot from Letterfest , but am not very good technically. I needed help in placing the order & specifying the design.Marie from Customer Services was exce... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a book for my Granddaughters 1st Birthday and stupidly put the wrong birth date in. I didn’t realise it until I received the book. Thankfully Charlotte at Letterfest replied to my ema... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect every step of the way. Website easy to navigate, very easy to enter all details needed. Communication great and fast shipping. I’m so pleased with my picture , it’s beautiful. I was un... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a memorial pet stone and it arrived quickly but with a slight error. The matter was dealt with immediately and a replacement sent. I would use Letterfest time and time again. This particular... See more

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Company details

  1. Gift Shop

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At Letterfest, we craft one-of-a-kind treasures, including bespoke illustrations, personalised children's books, beautifully engraved stones and terracotta, unique cards and stationery, and an array of other handmade gifts. Our attention to detail and commitment to quality ensure that every item is a work of art, guaranteed to delight both the giver and receiver. Come explore our collection and discover the perfect gift to create lasting memories.


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3.8

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

884 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely TERRIBLE - Never again

Absolutely TERRIBLE

Items late, No communication, Items smased upon delivery, Nobody answers the phone, NObody communicates.

DO NOT USE its TERRIBLE

August 1, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi Paul,

Thank you for your review.

We are so sorry to hear about the experience you have had with us this time, if this hasn't yet been resolved please could you email support@letterfest.com with your order number? We will look into this immediately.

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer serviceThe first personalised garden pot I…

The first personalised garden pot I received was unfortunately cracked. On notification to Letterfest they immediately advised they would send a replacement which they duly did. Excellent customer service and lovely gift.

July 7, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi Joanne,

Thank you for your lovely review, we're so sorry for the initial issue but pleased to hear that the replacement pot arrived safely and soundly.

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service

I ordered 2 pots for my twin nieces christening. Unfortunately only 1 arrived and I contacted letterfest that day who said that would look into this for me. It has now been nearly a month and I have had no update on where my missing pot is.

July 5, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi there,

Thank you for your review.

I’m so sorry for the inconvenience caused by the missing pot. This was due to a courier issue, but I am pleased to see that we have now resolved this directly with you.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we put things right.

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with my watercolour picture…

Very happy with my watercolour picture of my beloved deceased fur-baby. I was provided a proof and able to request a few changes, then provided an updated proof with the changes implemented. The final picture was sent with care and though I had a problem with the mount, a complete replacement was sent immediately and the customer service was excellent throughout. Really pleased and would recommend highly.

July 21, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi Cazzy,

Thank you so much for your lovely review!

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking service - no recourse for damages

Update to below review and response from LF - the crack that is “part of the curing process” has since worked its way up the side of the pot as I expected it would. Anything planted in it, or the slightest knock will split it in half. Ridiculous response to this review and this company are acting in breach of their consumer obligations. A fraud of a company to steer well clear of. Read other reviews which mirror my own.

Planter - purchased this item, it was cracked. I asked for a refund which was declined. I was offered 25% refund which would have resulted in significant loss. I've had to buy an alternative item for my friend. The Company is getting away with treating its customers this way and I wish I'd looked at reviews before purchasing. They know how arduous it is to take them to court so drag their feet and wait to see what you'll do. I will never use this Company again.

May 1, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi Sarah,

We’re sorry to hear you’re disappointed with your experience. The crack you noticed is a natural part of the curing process and doesn’t affect the strength or durability of the pot, but we offered a partial refund as a goodwill gesture.

We appreciate your feedback and will take it on board.

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company is amazing

This company is amazing . They pulled out all the stops to get my order to the recipients on time despite my mixed up ordering !! Marie was so helpful and supportive. I cannot praise them too highly . Thankyou

July 11, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi Barbara,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing us.

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely personalised gifts

My order was handled personally, promptly and with care and professionalism by Marie.
I wanted a bespoke item as a memorial gift and this was no trouble at all, the gift is lovely.
There was a slight mix up with part of the order, but it was rectified straight away and the correct part arrived the next day! Thank You.

July 7, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi there,

Thank you so much for your review. We're so sorry to hear about the mix-up, but pleased to hear that this was rectified immediately.

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

They can’t get the basics right

Given that the business model of this site is gift giving, it’s crazy that they don’t provide gift notes with orders. So the recipient has no idea where it’s come from. My order arrived without the most crucial element. Really poor experience. I wouldn’t recommend.

July 4, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi Claire,

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re so sorry your experience fell short. We completely understand how important it is for gifts to feel complete and personal. Gift notes are available with our illustrations, but we’re actively exploring ways to make gift notes available for the rest of our products.

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product

Great product, service and support.

Delivered on time, great product really good quality!
I made a mistake (entering the wrong information) and the team were quick to help me rectify - hats off to Marie!

July 10, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi Michael,

Thank you so much for your lovely review!

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Anniversary terra cotta pot

So efficient and excellence service with a beautiful gift .

June 21, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi Helen,

Thank you for your lovely review, we're so pleased to hear that you were happy with the service and gift you purchased.

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unique present

I haven't seen the pot but daughter in law was delighted with her special birthday plant pot.

June 24, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi Pamela,

Thank you for your review and purchase, we're so pleased to hear that your daughter in law loves her pot and we hope she had a fantastic Birthday!

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb customer service

Very happy with my shopping experience with this company. I wanted to create something that was slightly different than the designs on the website, and customer services were brilliant in helping with my order. The finished product arrived very quickly and was well packaged to prevent damage. My friend is going to be highly delighted with her present! I highly recommend this company and the fact that they go above and beyond to help.

June 24, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi Angie,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you’re happy with both the service and your finished product, and we hope your friend loves her gift just as much.

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful tribute for my dog

Beautiful tribute for my dog. Really happy with my experience.

June 24, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi Mrs Howard,

Thank you for your lovely words, it means a lot to us to have been part of creating something so special.

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not as big as I expected and thought…

Not as big as I expected and thought I’d ordered the one with the paw print

June 24, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi Mrs Turnbull,

Thank you for your review.

We're sorry to hear the stone wasn’t quite what you expected. If you could email us at support@letterfest.com, our team would be happy to look into this and help resolve it for you.

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer services

I love the book, both the story and the text and illustrations are beautiful. Such a special gift for a new baby.

I had cause to contact the company to return the book as there was a mark on the cover which couldn’t be removed.

My comment was dealt with speedily and with courtesy and the a new copy was produced on the same day.
Very happy with the book and the after sales service. A company that has pride in its products.

June 24, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi there,

Thank you for your review.

We are so pleased to hear that you love the contents of the book, but so sorry to hear about the mark. Please do email support@letterfest.com with your order number and we'll have a replacement sent to you as quickly as possible.

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I had none of the issues of some ... but

I had none of the issues of some of the reviewers, nor of my sister who ordered a print with frame at the same as I did. My proof arrived quickly, which is the first clue that this may be hand drawn, but on a tablet, rather than straight to paper, and I asked for a minor change, which was also done quickly. I approved my proof and a couple of days later my print, preframed, arrived. I am happy with the print, do I think they're being slightly misleading in the way they describe it being hand drawn and water colour painted - absolutely. But if you can get over the fact that hand drawn means it's done using tech and the water colour effect isn't actual water colour, just a tool in the software, then you won't be disappointed - assuming it arrives as it should and when it should. It is quite a high cost item and perhaps someone with an AI product could have done it themselves, and no I probably won't buy another one at that price now I'm fully aware of what I'm buying. But overall I am content with what I've bought, just would have preferred to pay less for it! My sister on the other hand - fuming - for all the reasons above about it not being 'properly' painted and hers arrived without it's frame despite her paying for it. She is not happy and like some of the others, they are completely ignoring her.

June 28, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi Nancy,

Thank you so much for your review. We’re really pleased to hear that you are happy with your illustration and the service you received.

We’re very sorry to hear about your sister’s experience though, if this hasn’t been fully resolved yet; could she please email us at support@letterfest.com as soon as possible so we can sort it out for her?

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointing Experience

Disappointing Experience, Not as Advertised

I ordered a Wedding Venue Print, which was advertised as a hand-drawn piece, intended as a 1st wedding anniversary gift for my wife.

I provided a clear photo of the church, showing both the building and its surroundings. However, the proof I received looked like it had been generated by AI. One entire side of the church was cut off, which I believe any real artist would have noticed and corrected to include the full structure.

I requested a refund, but was told a senior artist would revise the image. The updated proof showed minimal changes, just a few extra lines and some added color, which made no real improvement.

I declined the second proof and asked again for a full refund. I was then told £15 would be deducted for the artist's time. This felt unfair, especially given that the product I received looked nothing like the beautiful examples shown in their advertising.

Overall, I was very disappointed with both the quality of the work and the customer service.

I would not recommend ordering from this website.

June 30, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi Jamie,

We’re really sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your print and the service you received.

All of are illustrations are drawn digitally by real artists, and we do our best to capture each building as accurately as possible. It’s clear we missed the mark here, and we’re sorry the revisions didn’t meet your expectations.

We understand your frustration around the refund and we are really sorry that this left you feeling let down. We appreciate your feedback and will take it on board to improve going forward.

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Print

Placed my order, Fine, got my proof very quickly, all fine, just wondered how someone could hand finish a drawing in record time? Anyway receive picture after paying alot of money in the post to have no wooden frame on it, so basically rushed it out the door! I have emailed them and they state they will get back to me in 12 hours, well 3 days later and still heard nothing, So they not only lie about the Hand drawing when its all done via computer but they also dont give you what you paid for. I will never buy from them again!

June 27, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi Kerry,

Thank you for your review.

We’re really sorry to hear about your experience and completely understand your disappointment.

Our portraits are created by professional artists who use digital tools to draw each piece with care and precision. This process allows us to personalise artwork quickly without compromising on quality.

We’re also very sorry if the frame was missing from your order or if you experienced a delay in our reply. That is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we’d love the chance to make this right. If you’re still waiting to hear back, please get in touch again so we can look into this urgently and resolve it for you.

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Cute and Memorable Gift

Letterfest gift for my husband was a beautiful capture of a special moment in time. The turnaround on the creation of the gift is quick as well as the 3 edits I requested. The product is lovely, simple and captures the moment.

June 15, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi Lisa,

Thank you so much for your review, we're so happy to hear that you love your illustration.

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Won’t ever use Letterfest again

Honestly just the worse experience, i’ve purchased many things in the past with no issue, ordered a father’s day print for my husband of him and my two children, the proof they sent was horrendous, it looked nothing like them and almost like they had used AI to created it or something, I asked for a refund and they said I would lose money! despite the image being awful, I would lose £15 due to the artists time, so I agreed for them to try it again, but they took almost 2 weeks to send another proof and by which time father’s day had passed, so I asked for a refund again, they ignored my email and so I had to go for having the item sent as no one would reply to me, will never use again, for £95 i’d expect a high quality item and some decent customer service

June 2, 2025
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Reply from Letterfest

Hi there,

We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience, especially after having had positive orders with us in the past. We understand how disappointing this must have been.

All of our illustrations are created by real artists, and we do not use AI at any stage of the illustration process. That said, we're truly sorry the final result didn’t meet your expectations.

We’d really like the chance to review this again and help if we can. Please reach out to support@letterfest.com so we can look into this further.

Best Wishes
The Letterfest Team

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