Special Occasions
 

 

St. Luke's Women's Fitness Celebration dove release picture by Kevin Roberts Photography.

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2009 Canyon County Air Show in Caldwell, Idaho.

First Holy Communion or Confirmation

As a child takes part in his/her first Holy Communion, he or she has made a very special step in demonstrating a devotion to, and understanding of Faith, and a commitment to Christ. It is a day for celebration and special commemoration. The release of a flock of doves signifies the host of angels rejoicing at the child's partaking of Holy Communion. As they rise up into the heavens, the child releases a single, snow-white dove, symbolizing his or her commitment taking wing into a loving future of following our Holy Shepherd throughout the rest of his or her life.




Memorial Day

We have several trunks, respectfully draped with the American flag. We have a reading, which has been read aloud by many noble statesmen and top military officials with great approval. The reading is filled with symbolism, extending our thankfulness to those who currently serve, or have served our country in the past. Please call as early as possible for Memorial Day bookings, as our Memorial Day schedule becomes filled far in advance. We have proudly participated in remembrances of life and the honoring of our military personnel on Memorial Day for several years: Our doves fly en memorium at the Idaho State Veteran's Cemetery, Terrace Lawn, and Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.


  

Annual Memorial Day doves for Idaho State Veteran's Cemetery in Boise,Terrace Lawn Cemetery in Boise, and Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Caldwell, Idaho.

We like to honor military representatives with the duty of opening our baskets. At home or abroad, it is all about them and for them and their loved ones.


Annual Remembrance Services

We have provided top notch professional dove release ceremonies for many special memorial events across the Treasure Valley. We have served several notable hospices, Mothers Against Drunk Driving/MADD, ACS Relay for Life events, major hospital services such as St. Al's Angel Garden at Cloverdale Cemetery, St. Luke's Hospice remembrances, and annual funeral home celebrations of life. At most services, in addition to our professional dove release services, use of our sound equipment and a special "personalization" reading are included in our low fee. The value is beyond compare. It is our deep desire to make every event we participate in extremely special and memorable.


2009 ACS Relay for Life dove release in Nampa, Idaho.

2009 Wildland Firefighters Memorial at NIFC in Boise, Idaho

Annual MADD Memorial doves released at Cloverdale Funeral Home in Boise, Idaho.

St. Luke's Hospice remembrance dove release in Boise, Idaho.

Easter and Holy Pentecost Releases

He is risen, indeed! Easter releases are amongst our favorites, as the joy and celebration of this special day is so perfectly appropriate for the releasing of snow-white doves and all they symbolize. We involve the pastor and pre-determined members of the congregation in the releasing of the doves. A flock of "angels" is released first to circle the skies. A single, snow-white dove is then released, symbolizing our Lord Jesus Christ rising up, as he did on that glorious third day!

St. Mark's Catholic Church in Boise, Idaho is where we began the Holy Pentecost facet of our services. The release strives to create a form of "visualization" for honoring God, His Word, and the events that took place at Pentecost. For our Pentecost dove release, we incorporate a symbolic series of dove releases to take place in the single event, acknowledging the many spiritual facets of this day. It is a release full of symbolism and reverence.


2009 Easter Service dove release for Christ the King church in Nampa, Idaho.

Valentine's Day

One of our representatives arrives at the door or workplace of your Valentine with a lovely rose or a bouquet (your choice). A poem, encompassing the symbolism of the dove, is read on your behalf. Your Valentine is then asked to lift the lid of one of our heart-shaped baskets: A pair of beautiful, snow-white love doves will take to the skies, circle on high, and then fly off into the horizon together!

The flowers and a copy of the poem are for your Valentine to keep.

Prices dependant upon flowers chosen. You may also provide the flowers for us.

Please keep in mind that all deliveries must be scheduled to occur no later than 4:45 PM in the month of February, in order to ensure the birds a safe arrival home before dark.

Engagement Photos

Consider the beauty  and symbolism of elegant, snow-white doves in your engagement pictures.  Doves represent purity, peace, fidelity and hope.  Because of the doves' spiritual symbolism, your photos can come alive with meaning.

Family Reunions

Along with the joy of being together with all of your extended family, seeing how the young generations have grown over the year, and all of the fun and meaningful visiting, there is the remembrance of family members who are no longer with us. A dove release at a family reunion can include the release of  Spirit Doves  a single dove in honor and rememberance of each person who has been called into Heaven. A flock of doves can be released to carry the love and prayers of the family, symbolically, into the heavens with them, upon white wings. Here is an opportunity for beauty, closure, and a symbolic gesture of love.

 

Birthdays

Celebrate by releasing one dove for each year of life! We even have a one-of-a-kind "birthday cake" release piece for the special birthday guest-of-honor to release a birthday dove from!


               

Grand Openings, Groundbreakings, and Unveilings

Releasing a beautiful flock of doves will bring eye-catching attention to your ribbon cutting ceremony.  Viewers will never forget the beauty of such an impactful moment.  This release is especially touching for the grand opening of a police or fire station, a hospital, etc. Among many wonderful opportunities, we have released the doves to celebrate such events as the unveiling of the Nampa Veteran's Bell, the presentation of the National Christmas Tree as it was revealed in Caldwell, Idaho, the ribbon cutting for the Winery at Eagle Knoll, Winecorkers, Lone Star Middle School, Lakeview Elementary, and Idaho Arts Charter Schools. We were thrilled to release the doves for the groundbreaking of Nampa Christian High School.



Lakeview Elementary School Ribbon Cutting, Nampa, Idaho.

Lone Star Middle School Ribbon Cutting, Nampa, Idaho.

Anniversaries: Couples or Businesses!

Couples: A romantic gesture and personal experience is to celebrate your love by releasing one dove for each year of your marriage.

Businesses: Anniversaries celebrated by business entities, groups, organizations, clubs, etc., are certainly the perfect occasion for a dove release, as well. In the photo, below, we helped the Nampa Chamber of Commerce and Alsip Funeral Chapel to celebrate Alsip FC's 101st anniversary by the releasing of 101 doves!


101 doves released for Alsip Funeral Chapel's 101st anniversary!

Religious Events (including Baptisms)

The white dove is a symbol of hope, love, unity, and peace. An outdoor release can enhance the impact of your message/event.  We also offer doves in a decorative cage for display purposes.

Commercials

The release of our snow white doves will speak volumes when featured in your advertisements.

Births/Dedications
Release a snow white dove as a symbol of a baby's spiritual dedication to God.
Vow Renewals

Release a pair of white doves in the renewal of a loving commitment to cherish the rest of your lives together.

Graduations

A flock of doves released at your graduation ceremony will draw ooohs and aaahhs!  The doves represent the release of new graduates as they have completed a new milestone in their lives and now enter into a new and significant portion of life's great adventure.

Sporting Events
Perhaps you have witnessed the releases done on opening day for major baseball teams or the beginning of many charitable runs/walks?  Here is a supreme opportunity to mark the beginning of your sporting event or season in a stunning and impactful way!


We have released doves to kick off Crop Walk, both in Nampa and in Caldwell. What a great cause this one is. Their motto is "We walk because they must walk."



Retirement Parties

As your favorite retiree celebrates the end of many dedicated years of work and the beginning of a new and wonderful stage of life, a dove released on his/her behalf symbolically releases him or her on to new and joyful horizons.  On to a new portion in life's adventure!  The release of a flock of doves to follow can represent the well-wishes and support of friends and family as the birds fly off on this new adventure together!

Awards Ceremonies

As we like to say, "The sky's the limit!"  Call us and we can help design a beautiful, stunning, impactful moment to suit your needs.

Political Events/Rallies
A white dove release can help kick off your event with a unique and poignant style and energy beyond compare. . One of our favorite events we annually participate in is the God and Country festival! This event is rich in family togetherness and honor for our country. What an enormous honor it is to be a part of it!


God & Country Family Festival at the Idaho Center in Nampa

Quinceaneras or Sweet Sixteen Birthdays

Celebrate your loved one's most special day in a very unique and special way, as she emerges into womanhood. This 15th or 16th birthday can be beautifully punctuated and made still more unique and celebratory as we orchestrate a personalized dove release for her: 15 Quinceanera doves or 16 Sweet Sixteen birthday-doves are released by parents, or anyone you choose who is meaningful.

The peace, love and joy white doves represent are perfectly symbolic of her loved ones' well-wishes for her on this special birthday. These Quinceanera or Sweet Sixteen doves are also a reminder of the prayers of her loved ones, carried into the heavens upon white wings.

The birthday girl can then release a single, snow-white dove, symbolizing her feminine purity and beauty. As the lovely dove flies into the horizon, its departure also symbolizes her travels into adulthood. An unforgettable moment, created to enhance a young lady's unforgettable birthday!

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