Dutton Doves
ELEGANT DOVE RELEASE SERVICES
FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Serving Preston, Lancashire, The Northwest & Beyond
Dutton Doves
At Dutton Doves, we specialise in beautiful, dignified dove releases for a wide range of meaningful events including weddings, funerals, christenings, memorials, celebrations of life, charity events and any other special occasion. Our professionally trained white doves offer a symbolic and heartfelt moment that adds a truly memorable touch to your occasion.
Dutton Doves
At Dutton Doves, we specialise in beautiful, dignified dove releases for a wide range of meaningful events including weddings, funerals, christenings, memorials, celebrations of life, charity events and any other special occasion. Our professionally trained white doves offer a symbolic and heartfelt moment that adds a truly memorable touch to your occasion.
DOVE RELEASES FOR EVERY OCCASION
What to Expect
1.
We arrive with the doves in good time to liaise with you, your venue, planner or officiant.
2.
Doves are presented in attractive, decorative cages or baskets, in keeping with your setting.
3.
The release can be carried out by hand or from a basket, depending on your preference.
4.
All birds are fully trained homing doves, cared for to the highest welfare standards.
DOVE RELEASE FOR WEDDINGS
A Symbol of Love, Unity and New Beginnings
At Dutton Doves, we offer elegant and meaningful dove release packages to make your wedding day truly unforgettable. Releasing a pair or a flock of pure white doves is a timeless gesture symbolising love, peace, fidelity and the start of a lifelong journey together.
Whether your celebration is traditional, modern or somewhere in between, a dove release provides a beautiful and symbolic moment that enhances the atmosphere and creates lasting memories.
The Meaning Behind the Moment
- Symbolism - Doves mate for life and always return home to one another, making them a powerful representation of unity, faithfulness and enduring love.
- A Memorable Experience - A dove release offers a unique, heartfelt moment for both you and your guests, and creates a stunning visual addition to your ceremony or photographs.
- Tailored to You - Choose a pair of doves for the couple, or a larger release to create a more dramatic effect. We will help design the right option for your day.
- Professional and Reliable - Our team handles every detail with care, ensuring the release is seamless, safe and in keeping with the tone of your wedding.
DOVE RELEASE FOR FUNERALS AND MEMORIALS
A Peaceful and Symbolic Tribute to a Loved One
At Dutton Doves, we offer dignified and compassionate dove release services to help families honour the life of a loved one. A white dove release provides a moment of peace, reflection and symbolism during funerals, memorials and celebrations of life.
Whether held at a cemetery, crematorium, churchyard or private setting, the release of doves can offer comfort and hope at a time of sadness. Each release is tailored to suit the tone of the occasion and the wishes of the family.
A Gentle Farewell, Filled with Meaning
- Symbol of Peace and the Soul’s Journey - A single dove can represent the soul’s peaceful ascent, while a pair may symbolise the presence of angels, family or spiritual release.
- A Moment to Reflect - Watching a white dove rise into the sky offers a quiet, powerful moment of stillness and remembrance.
- Respectful and Reliable Service - We work closely with funeral directors, celebrants and families to ensure everything is handled with care and professionalism.
- Customised to Your Wishes - Dove releases can be arranged to take place at a particular point in the ceremony, with options to suit religious or non-religious services.
DOVE RELEASE FOR CHRISTENINGS AND NAMING CEREMONIES
A Joyful Celebration of New Life and Blessings
A dove release is a beautiful and symbolic way to mark a child’s christening or naming ceremony. At Dutton Doves, we provide gentle, meaningful dove releases to help families celebrate new life, love and hope for the future.
Whether held at a church, private home or outdoor venue, the release of pure white doves adds a peaceful and uplifting moment to your special occasion.
A Symbolic and Memorable Experience
- Celebrating New Beginnings - White doves symbolise purity, innocence, peace and blessings, a perfect reflection of the joy and promise that comes with a new life.
- A Special Family Moment - The release can be carried out by parents, siblings or godparents as a personal and touching way to honour the occasion.
- Tailored to Your Celebration - Whether you would like a single dove, a pair or a small group, we can tailor the release to suit your wishes and the tone of your ceremony.
- Professional and Thoughtful Service - We handle everything with care and sensitivity, ensuring the release is safe, well-timed and appropriate to your setting.
DOVE RELEASE FOR ANNIVERSARIES, BIRTHDAYS & OTHER CELEBRATIONS
A Unique and Meaningful Touch to Your Special Occasion
A dove release offers a beautiful and symbolic way to mark any milestone event. At Dutton Doves, we provide elegant dove release services to add a memorable and heartfelt moment to anniversaries, birthdays, or any special celebration you wish to commemorate.
Whether you are celebrating a milestone birthday, a wedding anniversary, or another important life event, the release of pure white doves creates a stunning and emotional moment that reflects the joy and significance of the occasion.
Make Your Celebration Truly Unforgettable
- A Symbol of Peace and Love - White doves represent love, peace, and new beginnings, perfect for celebrating lasting relationships, life achievements, and happy memories.
- A Stunning Photo Opportunity - The release of doves offers a breathtaking visual, creating a meaningful photo opportunity that will last long after the event.
- Tailored to Your Event - If you are marking a special birthday, anniversary or any other event, we can customise the release to suit your preferences and the tone of your celebration.
- Professional and Respectful Service - We ensure everything is handled with care and attention to detail, making your event memorable for all the right reasons.
Why Choose Dutton Doves?
At Dutton Doves, we are passionate about providing a meaningful and professional dove release service for every occasion. Our commitment to animal welfare, attention to detail, and personal approach ensures that your experience with us is nothing short of exceptional.
WHAT SETS US APART?
Pricing & Packages
Where possible, we will film the dove release in slow motion for you to enjoy and share.
We also warmly encourage you, your guests, and your photographer to capture photos and videos during the release.
Extra doves can be added at an additional cost.
HAND-RELEASED DOVE CEREMONIES
From
£150
Whether celebrating a union, honouring a life, or welcoming a new one into the world, the gentle flight of a dove from your own hands adds a deeply symbolic and memorable touch.
Includes hand release of 2 professionally handled, fully trained white doves, plus two decorative Indian Fantails in display cages (not for release).
You may visit to our dove loft to practice handling the doves prior to your event.
WEDDINGS, NIKAHS, HANDFASTINGS & MORE
From
£150
Includes release of two doves in a heart-shaped basket, plus two decorative Indian Fantails in display cages (not for release). Price covers venues within a 20-mile radius of PR3 2YT
All baskets are decorated with flowers and ribbons of your choice, and a song of your choosing can be played during the release.
FUNERALS, ANNIVERSARIES & CHRISTENINGS
From
£100
Includes the release for one dove in a heart shaped basket decorated in colour of your choosing, and will play a song of your choice for the release. Price covers venues within a 20-mile radius of PR3 2YT.
All baskets can be decorated with flowers and ribbons of your choice, and a song of your choosing can be played during the release.
Book Your Dove Release
If you would like to arrange a dove release or discuss your ideas, we are here to help. Contact us today for a friendly, no-obligation chat. We are proud to bring beauty, serenity, and symbolism to life’s most precious moments.
- info@duttondoves.co.uk
- 07412 473 288
#MakingMemories
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Book Your Dove Release
If you would like to arrange a dove release or discuss your ideas, we are here to help. Contact us today for a friendly, no-obligation chat. We are proud to bring beauty, serenity, and symbolism to life’s most precious moments.
Contact Form
Legal Requirements
- We hold Public Liability Insurance
- We are fully registered with HMRC
- Our lofts are open for inspections at any time.
- Our bird lofts meet all DEFRA requirements through the APHA
- We are registered to keep and fly birds in line with regulations
- info@duttondoves.co.uk
- 07412 473 288
#MakingMemories
Legal Requirements
- We hold Public Liability Insurance
- We are fully registered with HMRC
- Our lofts are open for inspections at any time.
- Our bird lofts meet all DEFRA requirements through the APHA
- We are registered to keep and fly birds in line with regulations