Our doves can be released by hand or straight from the basket, symbolising the union or re-union of souls, a journey home, a fresh start or a loving memory.
A beautiful moment. A lasting memory.
Get in touchFor thousands of years and across cultures doves have been symbols of love, peace and new beginnings and we have been releasing beautiful white, homing doves in Sussex for over a decade, offering people a magical and memorable way to mark their special occasions.
Some moments deserve something truly special. Whether you’re celebrating the beginning of married life or gathering to remember someone dearly loved, the graceful flight of white doves can bring a touching and memorable element to your occasion.
At Sussex Dove Release, we help create these moments with care, sensitivity and an understanding of just how important the occasion is to you.
Add a beautiful finishing touch to your wedding day with the release of our white doves. Whether you’re looking for a romantic moment after your ceremony or a special feature for your wedding photographs, a dove release offers a graceful way to mark the start of your life together.
Explore WeddingsWhen words are difficult to find, a simple gesture can mean so much. Releasing white doves can offer family and friends a shared moment of reflection, remembrance and love as they say goodbye to someone special.
We approach every farewell with compassion, allowing you the space and time to make the moment your own.
Explore FuneralsWhite dove releases can also mark anniversaries, celebrations of life and other significant milestones. If you have a special occasion in mind, we’d love to hear what you’re planning.
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Our doves can be released by hand or straight from the basket, symbolising the union or re-union of souls, a journey home, a fresh start or a loving memory.
Whatever occasion you are planning, their magic is two-fold:
First, it’s magical to hold and connect with doves, who for thousands of years and across cultures have been symbols of love, peace and new beginnings.
Secondly, it’s magical that no matter where we take them in their purpose-built carriers, on release they fly straight back home to us, often arriving before we do (their GPS works better than ours!).
For over 10 years we’ve been working closely with individuals, families, wedding organisers, funeral directors, celebrants and other professionals to ensure your day and dove release go smoothly.
Our baskets and wedding display cage are attractively decorated with fresh flowers in colours chosen by you.
A personally inscribed wooden dove plaque is gifted with each release (extras available). After every release we offer white feather keepsakes.
Our doves are always accompanied by an experienced handler who is smartly dressed in our brand colours. We attend in good time but keep a low profile until required.
We offer either hand or basket release. Attendees are organised in a sensitive but confident manner, ensuring each dove release creates a very special memory.
We offer quick instructions on how to get the best still or video photographs so the release can be captured perfectly.
If required, we can read out special messages or poems, and before the release we briefly explain to guests the symbolism of the doves and how they find their way home.
Whatever your occasion, we respectfully ask you to consider our planet. While bringing you a very special experience, our doves add to the beauty of the countryside they fly over. They don’t pollute it in ways that cause damage to wildlife or rivers, and we do not support balloon or lantern releases.
We provide elegant and memorable white dove releases across the Sussex countryside within a 30-mile radius of Brighton.
All ‘holding on’ happens in our minds and entraps our hearts, yet love sets us free. It’s never grasping or restraining, it’s a gift that encourages us to fly. Ask anyone who’s released and sent a message with one of our doves and they’ll tell you how without a word being said, they take your love and, with every beat of their wings, spread it far and wide.
Bonds broken, your heart flies open. It’s the best gift you can give yourself – or someone you love.
"I have to say the doves were the icing on the cake, watching them as we released them was amazing! And the ones released from their basket for people no longer with us was just beautiful. Would recommend you guys in a heartbeat. Thank you!"
— KO'C, Pangdean Barn Wedding
"The dove release was amazing, thank you. You guys make such a lovely pair and are the perfect compliment to what you do. My Mum was so happy with it Viv, thank you. It will probably be a yearly thing now…."
— SW, Brighton
"It was a lovely day for our last good byes for my Nan and the dove release made it even better, being able to hold the doves and let them go. If you think about doing this it is lovely to see and everyone around. They were lovely, thank you so much for making it a special good bye."
— KJ, Brighton
Contact us today to check availability and receive a personalised quote. We would love to hear from you.
