Releasing Doves at Weddings
The White Dove Symbolizes Many Things Such as
New Beginnings
Doves symbolize new life, new beginnings, and hope for the future. This dates back to biblical times and relates to the story of Noah's Ark
After the great flood, Noah sent a dove out to search for land. When the dove finally returned with an olive branch, Noah knew there was land to live on again. Therefore, doves carry a message of a safe new home. Even if you’re not religious, the story and its symbolism are powerful in American culture. Releasing doves will give your guests an awe-inspiring sight and make them think of your new journey together as a couple
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Purity
The color white is closely tied to wedding traditions and is seen as a symbol of purity and grace. Therefore, it’s thought that white doves similarly add to this color scheme and symbolism. Celebrating the purity of your love and devotion to each other with gracious pair of birds in flight after you say “I Do.”
Monogamous
Weddings unite two partners for life and are often viewed as the ultimate monogamous tradition. Therefore, it feels natural to celebrate such an occasion by releasing doves that follow a similar ritual. Doves mate for life and both the male and female sit on the nest and both share the duties and responsibilities of feeding and caring for their young together.
A Pair of Doves
Releasing a Pair of White Doves each in a separate Heart Shaped basket the bride will release one and the groom the other to symbolize starting as individual birds and once released joining in the sky to take their journey together as a pair.
*Hand Releases are only available if you come and taking at least two lessons on handling the birds.
Memorial Dove
If you have a loved one already in heaven and you want to symbolize them as a part of your special you can display and released in their memory