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Frequently
Asked Questions
1. What happens
to the doves when they are released?
2. How do they know
where "home" is?
3. Do all doves know how to fly home?
4. How do you prevent the birds from
making a mess?
5. At what point in the celebration
should the birds be released?
6. What time of day is best for a
release?
7. What about bad weather?
8. I'm planning an evening wedding;
can I still use the doves in a release?
9. How are the Birds released?
10. About
our Doves
11. Can the Doves be released
in the winter?
12.
How do I book a White Dove Release?
 What happens to the doves when they
are released?
They circle together in the air and
then fly back home. These doves were
born to fly and enjoy flying for
you. We start training our doves
at a very early age to return to
their home. The doves can be released
up to a radius of 100 miles from
our home in Red Oak, Texas. Although
the doves are capable of flying much
further, this distance ensures that
they will make it home safely before
sunset.
How do they
know where "home" is?
Nobody really knows for sure. A
well-trained dove appears to use
many senses to "navigate".
Although not clearly understood,
their ability depends on breeding,
good health, and extensive training.
Do all doves know how to fly home?
No! The turtledoves (also referred
to sometimes as ring necks or
mourning doves) are poor flyers
and should never be released
into the wild! These smaller
doves unlike the descendants
of the rock dove do not have
the ability to “home”.
How do you prevent the birds from
making a mess?
Just like human athletes, our
birds have a special diet before
big events so they can perform
at top levels without "messing up".
At what point in the celebration
should the birds be released?
This is entirely up to you! There
can be a lot of creativity in
the timing and location of your
release. “Linda’s
Heavenly Doves” will work
with you to make your event one
that they will remember forever!
What time of day is best for a release?
The specific time of day is flexible,
but we never release birds less than
two hours prior to sunset: (1) to
ensure enough time for the birds
to safely reach home, and (2) a flock
of white birds airborne is very dramatic.
The more sunlight, the better the
viewing!
What about bad weather?
To protect the safety of the Doves,
they cannot be released during continuous
rain, heavy thunderstorms, and wind
or heavy fog. A full refund will
be issued in case of severe weather.
I'm planning an evening wedding;
can I still use the doves in a release?
Yes, as long as the birds get enough
daylight to find a roosting place
for the night so they can come home
safely in the morning. They cannot
be released in the dark.
How are the birds released?
You can choose from our many “release packages & displays” or
we will customize one just for you. The Doves can be released out of your
hands or out of pretty heart
shape baskets. We also provide
display cages so that the birds
can be a beautiful part of your
special event.
About our Doves
We refer to our birds as "Doves" because
of their snow white beauty, but
they are actually highly trained
descendants of the rock dove.
When they are released at an
event, their God given instincts
guides them back home. We treasure
our doves and they arrive home
to tender-loving care.
Can the doves be released in the
winter?
Yes, doves can fly in all seasons
of the year (weather permitting).
How do I book a White Dove release?
Visit our Forms
Page to
request a reservation.
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