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Every effort is made to accommodate anyone desiring a Dove Release Ceremony however there are some situations that have to be considered before scheduling.

Release Policy:

Self Release Doves: Beware of vendors that ship or drop off birds for self-release. A professional handler, properly dressed for the occasion with equipment designed for release is necessary to supervise the release and attend the Doves for a safe, well-coordinated event. (Weather, traffic, trees and building obstacles and the location of your guests are just a few things to be considered.)

Well trained white homing pigeons (Columbia Livia) are the only type of bird suitable for White Dove Releases. These birds have been trained and have the athletic and homing ability to return home. Note: Never release white ring neck Doves. Streptopelia “risoria’ Releasing is certain death for them. They will probably land right above you and stay there for days, this will ruin the whole effect of the Dove Release and you will be embarrassed. THEY ARE ‘CAGE TYPE’ DOVES ONLY.

Are they pigeons or doves? They are all of the same Avian Order Columbiformes. The Rock Dove or Pigeon is a larger type of Dove and possesses the athletic and homing ability return home. Smaller Doves, (genus Streptopelia) even the ones bred to be white do not have these qualities and must not be released. They are for display purposes ONLY.

Inclement weather: We will return balances if we must cancel the release due to severe weather. Heavy driving rain, fog, snow or other severe weather that a human being could not tolerate is a good rule of thumb. Every effort will be made to perform the Dove release as long as it is safe for the birds.

Distance considerations: Releases within a 50 mile radius are generally safe. Well trained stock have a range of anywhere between 100 to 600 miles, depending on many variable factors such as weather, stock quality and training. There is an added fee for Releases outside of the 50 mile radius due to gas prices and time allowed for release coordinator.

Time of Day: Well trained birds should be given adequate time to return home before dark. They are NEVER to be released in the dark. The distance of the event to the home Dovecote will help determine if a release can be booked. You may check ahead of time at the Naval Observatory website at

http://timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=25

Who will release the Doves?

Doves may be released by hand or by simply opening a basket. Release coordinator will hand them to the releaser and be there to supervise at every event, appropriately dressed and on time for the occasion.

Terms and Conditions

Contract/ Reservation Form

Terms and Conditions and Payment Policy

Date and release time must be approved before reservations are made.

Date____________Start time______Approximate Release time______________

Bride’s full name__________________Groom’s full name__________________

Event_________________Contact person and phone #_____________________

Venue name and address with name of contact person at venue address.

Address_____________________________________________________________

Contact person________________________________________________________

Purchase price $____________First deposit due___________Balance due_______

Ceremony reading?__________Person to read ceremony_____________________

Number of Doves and baskets___________________________________________

Number of Display cages and type of Doves________________________________

Your e-mail address:___________________________________________________

Please make checks payable to Nancy Kay Duncan.

I promise to do the best I can to assure the highest quality Service possible. It is important that you communicate to me your wishes so that I can better serve you.

*Indian Fantail, Exhibition Fantail Fancy Doves and the White Display Doves are for display cages only. I will be responsible for the transport and display and attendance to them at your event. Cages will be available for photographs 30 minutes prior and 1hour following the Release Ceremony. Designated areas for placement will be made in advance.

*As our services cover living creatures, it is understood that the release of the birds can only be allowed if weather conditions are permitting. If conditions force a cancellation after arrival and set up, a 50% refund will be given. A complete refund will be issued if we determine in advance of arrival that weather conditions prohibit a safe release and display.

*A deposit of 50% of the package price is due upon signature of the contract. The remainder is due one month before the scheduled event. In the case of cancellation prior to one month before the event by client, the deposit will be refunded less 25% of the full service price. Cancellations within one month of the event forfeit deposit.
*Telephone or e-mail bookings are held for 5 days only. Your booking will be confirmed when deposit payment and signed contract has been received with agreement to the above conditions.

*I am reserving the date and time and ordering the Dove displays as outlined herein, and I agree to all of the above terms and conditions. The contract will not be in effect until notification of acceptance in writing and deposit is received.

Signature___________________________________________Date________________

Approved by________________________________________Date________________

Georgia Doves owner/coordinator

I have read and accept these terms and conditions.

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