Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Dove Release Service for Weddings and Funerals
Established in 2007 by husband and wife team Rod & Lynne Morgan, Lovey Dovey UK has become Wales' premier dove release specialist. With over 18 years of experience and a flock of pure white rock doves bred and trained for ethical releases, we provide unforgettable ceremonial moments for weddings, funerals, and special occasions. Our family-run business combines Rod's three decades of bird husbandry expertise with Lynne's customer service excellence, ensuring every detail from cage decoration to bespoke speeches is meticulously handled. We personally attend every event, never leaving our doves unattended, and have built strong relationships with over 40 wedding venues across South Wales and Bristol.Our track record of 4,000+ happy couples and thousands of satisfied families is supported by 100% 5-star reviews, with venues and funeral directors consistently recommending our services. We offer fully inclusive packages featuring custom poetry, public liability insurance, and practice sessions, while maintaining strict animal welfare standards. Our unique approach combines professional execution with heartfelt personal touches, making each dove release a meaningful, memorable experience.
Services
Wedding Dove Release
Funeral Dove Release
Bespoke Poetry Writing
Ceremony Coordination
Venue Liaison Service
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have 18 years' experience with over 4,000 successful dove releases
- Our doves are ethically bred and trained by experts with 30+ years' bird husbandry experience
- We write all speeches and poems especially for each client
- Family-run business personally attending every event with 100% 5-star reviews
- Recommended by 40+ top wedding venues across South Wales and Bristol
What people say
Amazing Service
Beautiful Doves
Touching Speeches
Highly Recommended
Expertise Demonstrated
Services
Wedding Dove Release
Our signature wedding service features two pure white rock doves trained to return home. We coordinate with photographers and venue staff to ensure perfect timing. Each release includes decorative cages matching your wedding colours and a bespoke poem written especially for your ceremony. Our 18 years' experience guarantees a meaningful addition to your special day.
Funeral Dove Release
Create a poignant farewell with our funeral dove release service. Choose between 1-3 doves released by hand or basket, accompanied by a personalized tribute. We work closely with funeral directors and families to ensure appropriate timing and presentation. Fresh flower decorations and a video memento option help create lasting memories while respecting the occasion's solemnity.
Bespoke Poetry Writing
Every dove release includes unique poetry written specifically for your event. Our original compositions avoid generic templates, incorporating personal details about your relationship or loved one. We craft meaningful tributes that enhance the emotional impact of the dove release, ensuring a truly personalized ceremony that reflects your individual story and sentiments.
Ceremony Coordination
We handle all logistical aspects of your dove release, from timing coordination with photographers to guest direction. Our experience with 40+ venues ensures smooth execution regardless of location. We provide practice sessions to familiarize couples with the process and guarantee seamless integration with your event's schedule and other suppliers.
Venue Liaison Service
As preferred suppliers for 40+ top venues, we maintain strong working relationships with event staff and other suppliers. We coordinate setup times, location specifics, and timing details directly with venue coordinators to ensure hassle-free execution. This expertise particularly benefits complex events requiring integration with photography, videography, and reception schedules.
People
Rod Morgan
Dove Care Specialist
With 30 years' bird husbandry experience since age 14, Rod manages the flock's welfare, training, and breeding. His expertise in dove care ensures the birds' year-round health and reliable performance. A former racing pigeon fancier, he brings unparalleled knowledge to our ethical dove release service.
Lynne Morgan
Customer Experience Director
Lynne oversees customer service and marketing with 35 years' experience in client relations. She writes all bespoke poetry and speeches, ensuring personalized ceremonies. Her background in sales and marketing helped establish Lovey Dovey UK as Wales' premier dove release service through exceptional client care and business development.
Questions
What areas do you cover for dove releases?
We cover South Wales, Bristol, Cardiff, Pontypridd, Newport, and surrounding areas. Our doves are trained to return home from any location within this region.
Can we choose the release time for our event?
Yes, we coordinate with your event schedule. Most wedding releases occur after the ceremony, but we can accommodate alternative timings like post-reception releases with prior arrangement.
What happens if the weather is bad on our event day?
We monitor weather conditions and will advise if releases might be affected. Our doves are trained to return home in most weather conditions, but safety always comes first.
Do you provide video recordings of the release?
Yes, we offer a complimentary edited video of funeral dove releases. For weddings, we can arrange video documentation upon request at no additional charge.
How do you ensure the doves' welfare during events?
We personally attend every event to supervise our doves. Our cages are designed for comfort with appropriate space and climate control. We never leave our doves unattended or with third parties.
Can we include special personal messages in the ceremony?
Absolutely. We write all poetry and speeches specifically for your event, incorporating personal stories, names of loved ones, and meaningful tributes to create unique, memorable ceremonies.
