White Dove Releases White Dove Releases have long been recognized for centuries as a symbolic ritual for many different types of occasions. A pair of white doves released by a couple represents a wish for a strong, pure, peaceful, chaste and loving marriage or release doves at any new beginning ceremony. White Doves have also long been associated as a symbol of peace, faith and hope throughout the history of mankind. For example, the dove is mentioned in the Bible several times. During the baptism of Jesus as the presence of God and returning to Noah with an Olive branch representing faith and hope. So releasing Doves at faith centered events, Memorials and Funerals is a very touching way to bring the powerful symbol of the white dove to represent peace, love and faith at your special occasions. Dove releases today are a beautiful, elegant and symbolic addition to any occasion, provided that they're done with the doves safety in mind while adding and creating memorable moments for you and your guests. Our services are available for: Weddings, Funerals, and many other occasions like: Fundraisers, Anniversaries, Church functions, Reunions, Conventions, Grand Openings, Civic Ceremonies, School Presentations, Inaugurations, Graduations, Political Rallies, Birthday Parties, House Warming Parties, Proposals, Valentines Dove Releases provide memorable moments and provides the birds with a little excitement and exercise. It does not harm them in anyway! The birds are very excited to fly and many birds can be taught to load themselves into baskets. The strain of birds used for ceremonial releases are known as rock doves and are a part of the homing pigeon family. Our all white strain are bred for their unique ability to return to their nests from long distances and are the only type of dove known to possess this ability. Our beautiful rock doves are strong flyers and maintained under sanitary conditions that assure their health and well being. They are loyal mates for life and ideal to represent a new union such as a marriage or Grand Opening or Sporting event. •Their peaceful coexistence within their lofts and the caring cooperative way in which they tend to all of the young once they leave their original nest has proven them to possess a true sense of community and commitment. •Many hours are spent, on a daily basis, cleaning, feeding, training the birds and tending to the overall well-being of the entire flock. •The trained pure bred birds are strong and intelligent. They can travel six hundred air miles or more in one day averaging fifty five miles per hour depending on weather conditions. •The welfare of the birds is our top priority. To assure their welfare, all releases must take place at a time that will allow them to return to their home base before dark. •Safety of the doves must remain our top priority. Please go to our contact page We Are based in the Preston & Southport Area of Lancashire and will travel around 40 miles radius of this area All performed dove releases and services offered are tailored to the individual client’s desires. We are prepared to serve a local area with as little as 48 hours notice for Funerals or Memorial Services 7 days a week from sunrise to an hour before sunset Wedding Dove Releases should be booked at the earliest possible time to assure availability. Because all contracted releases are subject to date, time, and site of release the cost can only be determined after the client’s desires have been taken into consideration. We will work with you to provide you with a most memorable addition to your special occasion. We use White Ornate cages or White heart shaped wicker baskets, for funerals you may reuqest a black ornate cage, we will arrange this for you. You can also have choice of releasing the doves by hand yourselves or a basket release, where the Doves fly out naturally when you open it up.. You can choose up to as many doves as you want for your special day from just 1 up to 12 or more doves. Questions & Answers Here we have tried to answer some of the questions you may have about releasing white doves at your wedding or special occasion. What type of doves are released? Our doves are a domesticated relative of the wild rock dove. They have been specifically bred for their homing instinct, their flying ability and speed, and for their pure white colour. Where do the doves go after they are released? As the doves have a homing instinct they come straight home where they know a special treat will be waiting for them. Where do the doves live? Our doves live a modern loft in the garden of our home in Sunderland. How do the doves arrive at the release site? The doves and baskets are taken to the release site by an experienced handler who co-ordinates the release. When should the doves be released? The doves can be released at any time to suit your programme, as long as they have time to return home before dusk. Where should the doves be released? The doves can be released at the church or at the reception venue or in fact anywhere of your choosing. Very occasionally, sites may be unsuitable for a release so we will then work with you to find an acceptable alternative.  Doves can never be released inside Will the doves 'soil' on the guests? This is highly unlikely but obviously cannot be guaranteed. To try to eliminate this possibility, the doves are kept on a special feeding programme prior to being released. What about bad weather? It would be lovely if all our special occasions took place on lovely warm days with clear skies but unfortunately this is not the case in England. There may be occasions when, due to weather conditions such as fog, heavy rain, storms and very strong winds, it would be unsafe to release the doves. In these circumstances a refund would be given or you may still want the Doves in their beautiful cages on show in the venue.. Can the doves be released in doors? No this is not possible. The doves would be disorientated and stressed and would certainly injure themselves. Can we buy doves from a pet shop and release them ourselves? We would never advise this. Such birds, normally known as garden doves or fan-tailed doves have no homing instinct, would not leave the release site and would then become a nuisance. Ultimately they would not be able to survive in the wild which would be very cruel to put them through this.. Any other questions? If there is anything we have not covered or if you just want a general chat about dove releases, please contact us using the details on our contacts page and we will be happy to speak with you without any obligation

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