Our
Reservation Policy is as follows:
Bookings are
confirmed upon receipt of $100.00 deposit.
The preferred form
of payment is by cheque. Cheques can be made out to:
Nathan Smith
1094 Wellington St. Apt 602
Halifax, NS
B3H 2Z9
Deposits are 100% refundable if we are obliged to cancel.
Cancellations may be due to weather conditions or
unavailability of Doves. We will make all possible
preparations to ensure that the Doves will be sufficient in
number as well as in ability to perform.
The customer may
cancel and receive their deposit back provided it is at
least four weeks prior to the release date.
We have established a flight range for our birds of
approximately 100km from Halifax, which is subject to
change under certain circumstances. Should the release take
place outside of HRM, a surcharge for additional time and
travel may be added.
We wish you all the best as you prepare for the Big Day! We
hope you will contact us anytime with any questions you may
have!
Email:
nathan@dovereleases.ca
Phone: (902) 401-1455
Some
things to think about:
-Does my
photographer know that a Dove Release will be part of my
ceremony?
-Have we talked about how to capture beautiful photos?
-How will we help our guests understand the significance of
the Dove Release?
-At what time during the ceremony would the Dove Release be
most appropriate?
Traditionally, the release is done at the end of the
ceremony.
-Will we want to toss the Doves into the air by hand or let
them fly from the basket or cage?
Here
are some tips for making the Dove Release a special part of
your wedding ceremony:
1. After you have reserved your white dove release, write
down the way you envision it and communicate this to us.
Together we can coordinate a release that is organized,
memorable and breathtaking.
2. Make sure your officiator knows you will be having a
White Dove Release, and plan to help your guests understand
the beautiful symbolism the Release represents to you and
your spouse – the promise of a peaceful marriage,
everlasting love and devotion, and the commemoration of two
people "flying off" to begin their new life together.
3. Make sure your photographer knows before the day of your
wedding that you will be having a White Dove Release. Do
some research on the Internet under “dove
releases” to see all the different styles of Dove
Release photos – send the links of these websites to
your photographer, including your favorite photos. This
will help in capturing the perfect photos of your
spectacular event!
4. Choose a beautiful poem to read before your dove
release. Either have your officiator read it or choose a
close friend or family member. This will make it extra
special.
5. We want your White Dove Release to be as personal as
possible, so please feel free to share with us your
thoughts and ideas.
Here are our policies to assure the successful return home
of our Doves:
1. We
release only well-trained, well-cared for White Doves.
2. We do not release birds beyond a range they are unable
to safely fly (approximately 100 km outside Halifax).
3. We return deposits in the event of unexpected
cancellation.
4. We do not release birds indoors.
5. We perform a release only if there is sufficient
daylight for a safe flight home.
6. We do not release birds in inclement weather.
7. We do not ship birds by mail for self-release.
8. We ensure that every event has at least one
knowledgeable release coordinator present.
9. Also, we ensure that appropriate attire is worn for all
events and that release coordinators are 100% reliable and
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