"Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away....."
The white dove has been a symbol of peace, purity, love, devotion, and unity for centuries. It is also considered a symbol of hope and of new beginnings. A ceremonial white dove release will be a beautiful and symbolic addition to any ceremony that will be enjoyed by everyone of all ages.
White doves at a wedding can be traced as far back as ancient Greek and Roman times. In some cultures it is said that if doves are seen on your wedding day, a long and happy life together will be shared. Others just say that the white dove is a sign of good luck.
The dove also has its place in mythology and in many religions. Aphrodite was born from an egg brooded by a dove. The dove symbolized female sexuality in the Goddesses Astarte and Isis. The Slavs believed that after death you transformed into a dove. Alchemists believe the dove is a bird of prophecy. And in the bible, it was a dove that carried the olive branch back to Noah's Ark after the raven had failed to find land.
Dove releases have been carried out for centuries by Kings, Popes, and grooms to be! And in some cultures snow white doves are given as symbolic gifts. Whatever the occasion, the dove seems to find its place there!
What's so special about doves?
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White Dove Releases