Dove Release FAQ – Pricing, Booking & Service Areas | Doves 4 Yall

Question 1

How much does a white dove release cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing depends on location and number of doves. In Austin, packages start at $595 for 4 doves. In Houston and San Antonio, packages start at $695 for 4 doves (mileage included). Additional doves are $100 each. For weddings, packages range from $295 for 2 birds up to $1,995 for the first 20 birds. Call (817) 726-4220 for a custom quote.

Question 2

Is a deposit required to book?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a $100 deposit is required to reserve your date. This secures your booking and is applied toward your total balance.

Question 3

Can I add more doves to my package?

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Absolutely. Additional doves beyond your base package are $100 each. For releases of 20 or more birds, each additional dove over 20 is $50.

Question 4

What is the character release add-on?

Accepted Answer

We offer a special character release add-on for $100 to make your event even more memorable. Ask about availability when you call.

Question 5

What types of events do you serve?

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We provide ceremonial white dove releases for weddings, funerals, celebrations of life, military honor guard ceremonies, and special events. Whether it's an intimate graveside service or a grand wedding reception, we tailor every release to the occasion.

Question 6

Do you offer discounts for military, firefighters, or police?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As a veteran-owned business, we honor those who serve. Military personnel, firefighters, and police officers receive one extra dove FREE with any military ceremony package.

Question 7

What happens if the weather is bad on my event day?

Accepted Answer

Safety always comes first — for the doves and for your guests. If weather conditions are unsafe for a release, we offer a beautiful cage display for $250 so your ceremony still has the elegance and symbolism of the doves without the outdoor release.

Question 8

How long does a dove release ceremony take?

Accepted Answer

The release itself is a brief, powerful moment — typically 2 to 5 minutes. We coordinate with your event timeline so the release happens at exactly the right moment, whether that's the end of a ceremony, a graveside tribute, or a wedding send-off.

Question 9

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We serve the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Oklahoma. If you're unsure whether we travel to your location, call us at (817) 726-4220 and we'll let you know.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book?

Accepted Answer

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for weddings and holidays. Popular dates fill quickly. A $100 deposit secures your reservation.

Question 11

Are dove releases humane?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We use specially trained white homing pigeons (often called white doves) that are healthy, well-cared-for, and trained to fly home safely. These birds are not released into the wild — they return to our facility after every ceremony. We have been caring for our birds since 1997.

Question 12

How long have you been in business?

Accepted Answer

Doves 4 Yall has been providing ceremonial dove releases since 1997 — nearly 30 years of experience. We are veteran-owned and operated, and our work has been featured on television, including a Nike commercial during the 2008 Olympics.

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