ABOUT US
Why Choose Us?
About Durham Doves
Professional White Dove Releases
At Durham Doves, we believe that life's most important moments deserve to be marked in a meaningful and memorable way.
As a premier family-run dove release business in the North East, we combine over 40 years of experience in professional event management and expert dove care. We proudly help families, couples, and communities across County Durham, Teesside, and Tyne & Wear create beautiful moments of celebration, remembrance and reflection.
From your very first enquiry through to the day of the event, we are committed to providing a professional, personal, and deeply caring service. Because we are fully insured and supported by Enhanced DBS-checked staff, you can be completely confident that your special occasion is in safe, experienced hands.
We take immense pride in every detail of our presentation. Our beautiful display baskets are handcrafted in the United Kingdom by a skilled master craftsman using sustainably sourced English willow from the Somerset Levels, ensuring every wedding or funeral dove release is as elegant as it is memorable.
Our Commitment to Ethics & Eco-Friendly Celebrations
The welfare of our birds and the protection of the environment are at the heart of everything we do at Durham Doves.
Unlike balloon or sky lantern releases, which cause significant harm to local wildlife and litter the countryside, a trained white dove release provides a beautiful, natural, and entirely environmentally friendly wedding and funeral alternative. Our birds are highly trained to return safely to their home loft. Having worked closely alongside environmental and conservation initiatives for more than twenty years, we understand the vital importance of protecting our local North East wildlife and natural spaces.
Wherever possible, we support local suppliers and independent businesses, reducing transport emissions and investing back into our regional economy.
When you choose Durham Doves, you are choosing a trusted local family business built on professionalism, compassion, craftsmanship, and genuine care.
Creating meaningful memories, delivered with dignity, integrity and heart.