Dove Releases
Dove releases during wedding ceremonies are not specific to the islands of Hawaii. Releasing doves at special events has been a sign of good fortune and blessing for hundreds of years. They represent peace, hope and love and it is said that the presence of a dove will provide happiness for the wedded couple.
Doves also have a biblical background through the story of Noah’s Ark in the book of Genesis. Noah sent a dove to find land and the dove brought back an olive branch. Not only does this story imply the dove as a symbol of hope, it also describes a relationship between the bird and man that has lasted thousands of years. Other ancient cultures and religions also used doves as a way of communication; Ancient Egyptians, Mesopotamians, and Greeks all used these birds as messengers to convey important information.
Oahu Wedding offers dove releases to take place one hour before the sunset, which usually means before the ceremony. Many couples would like to wait until after they have said their vows to watch the birds fly away and ask to release them later. The reason behind this requirement is the safety of the birds. These doves are a special breed called Homing Pigeons. They are trained to fly back to their home after they are released from your ceremony. After they fly away and survey their surroundings, they are able to find their way home to Kaneohe Bay. This remarkable gift is what makes Dove releases so popular and available.
Look at Oahu Wedding’s packages page to add a dove release to your beach wedding ceremony. Dove releases are a beautiful and inexpensive way to symbolize the magnificence of your love for each other on your wedding day. Also choose a butterfly release to symbolize new love and birth. All of this is available at Oahu Wedding!
source: American White Dove Release Association
Doves also have a biblical background through the story of Noah’s Ark in the book of Genesis. Noah sent a dove to find land and the dove brought back an olive branch. Not only does this story imply the dove as a symbol of hope, it also describes a relationship between the bird and man that has lasted thousands of years. Other ancient cultures and religions also used doves as a way of communication; Ancient Egyptians, Mesopotamians, and Greeks all used these birds as messengers to convey important information.
Oahu Wedding offers dove releases to take place one hour before the sunset, which usually means before the ceremony. Many couples would like to wait until after they have said their vows to watch the birds fly away and ask to release them later. The reason behind this requirement is the safety of the birds. These doves are a special breed called Homing Pigeons. They are trained to fly back to their home after they are released from your ceremony. After they fly away and survey their surroundings, they are able to find their way home to Kaneohe Bay. This remarkable gift is what makes Dove releases so popular and available.
Look at Oahu Wedding’s packages page to add a dove release to your beach wedding ceremony. Dove releases are a beautiful and inexpensive way to symbolize the magnificence of your love for each other on your wedding day. Also choose a butterfly release to symbolize new love and birth. All of this is available at Oahu Wedding!
source: American White Dove Release Association
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