| Extravagant Wedding Symbolisms | | | | the butterfly before its release and your wish will |
| White doves are chosen as the color white signifies | | | | come true! |
| purity in the same way does therelationship of the | | | | The butterflies are normally released from fancily |
| newly married couple. The two doves also signify the | | | | decorated cages, boxes or baskets. A pretty white |
| couple being released to start a new journey | | | | wicker basket covered in veil material tied with a |
| together. Equally important in the symbolism of the | | | | white ribbon makes a lovely display when the bride |
| doves is their representation of the couple in that | | | | and groom untie the ribbon and release their |
| whatever happens in the couple's lives, they will | | | | butterflies. Once all of them are released into the air, |
| always try to seek the comfort of their home | | | | they make a truly spectacular sight with their wistful, |
| together. This is where they know that they will find | | | | floating wings and their magnificent colors all in a sea |
| love. | | | | of beauty. |
| Many people raise doves for this purpose. The doves | | | | Words of Caution when Ordering Butterfly |
| are like pigeons and return home after they are | | | | Releases:do not release the butterflies from |
| released from their cages. For many ceremonies, only | | | | envelopes as the inside of the envelopes damage the |
| two doves are released but sometimes the couple | | | | butterflyin the fall and winter months, temperatures |
| will request others as well, which tends to give | | | | may be too cold for the butterflies and you are only |
| meaning to the families supporting the newly married | | | | killing themuse companies that have been in business |
| couple. | | | | for some time and who actually raise the |
| Whether choosing two doves or a flock of doves, | | | | butterfliesmake sure the company with whom you |
| you will also have the choice of release cages for the | | | | finally place your order provides adequate information |
| two main doves. The cages are quite beautiful and | | | | up front about the delivery, storage and release of |
| worthy of a wedding ceremony and you may | | | | your butterfliescheck with your state of residence as |
| choose to keep the pair in one cage or each one in a | | | | some states do not permit the release of butterflies |
| different cage, then releasing them to unite in the | | | | Releasing Balloons |
| sky as you have united a few minutes earlier in the | | | | Balloons of different colors and sizes and shapes are |
| church. | | | | a beautiful sight when released together into the air. |
| Words of Caution when Ordering Dove | | | | And there are several ways that the wedding |
| Releases:check with the city and state as it relates | | | | balloons may be released. A huge bag of air-filled |
| to the releasing of live birds | | | | balloons may be opened and all the balloons are let |
| The birds must be bred to return home or they will | | | | out to rise to the top of the building or ceiling. |
| die in the wildthe birds must be of a breed that has | | | | Another pretty display is for each person to let his |
| homing instincts so it is important to order your | | | | her balloon go at the same time and see them all rise |
| doves from reputable breeders | | | | up together. |
| Releasing Butterflies | | | | Because most areas will not allow you to release the |
| Releasing butterflies too has become an alternative | | | | balloons into the open, an idea that is more |
| to the more traditional wedding throws. In some | | | | environmentally acceptable is to release the balloons |
| instances, the couple releases a host of butterflies | | | | inside. The guests may also attach their own personal |
| themselves or in other cases, the couple allows | | | | sayings to the balloons so that later the bride and |
| guests to release the butterflies individually. Indian | | | | groom can read the sentiments from their well |
| folklore says that you can whisper a secret wish to | | | | wishers. |