Testimonials
The comments below are from genuine customers; some send us emails, text messages and some write in to us. We also send out feedback forms to help us continually improve our service to you. Our aim is to give you the most spectacular Dove Release that will grow into treasured memories. We aim to be the best in the world at what we do! No other company will offer you a full and complete service like Lovey Dovey UK.
Wedding Service
Hello Lynne, many thanks for adding that extra special touch to the wedding yesterday. Both Kev and Nic were thrilled and totally surprised with the doves. It made quite a talking point for a long time, all the guests thought how lovely the whole thing was. Hope Victoria and Albert arrived back safely and live to surprise many more brides and grooms. The cages were beautifully decorated and Jackie was very pleased with how everything went.
Once again many thanks for your personal touch which it made extra special. If ever we need doves in the future we shall know where to come and would certainly recommend you to anyone else we know. Regards, Gwyneth, Whitminster Inn Gloucester 27th Aug.
Hi lynne, thankyou so much for the pictures you sent, they're lovely. It was a lovely day and the doves made it that more special. you made us all proud, the layout was stunning, the donation to marie curie is very generous and a touching act of kindness. I cant thank you enough for what you have done. thanks again. Ceri x Wedding in Senghenydd 23rd July 2010.
Hello Lynne
Thank you for all the information you gave me and the length of time you spent to talk to me. As an animal lover it was very important that I understood as much as possible about the well being of the doves. I was initially going to book with another company that is more local, only because the cost was less. However, now I have taken everything into consideration, compared your website to the other company (and others that cover my area) along with the service you offer, and I felt I would be doing an injustice to my brother, for whom the doves are a surprise present, by booking anywhere else. Your company was highly recommended by the venue, photographer and florist, and having spoken to you in depth, it is clear to see why. I am so looking forward to having you and your doves at the wedding in August, I know my brother and sister in law to be will be thrilled!!! You offer a really wonderful service, and I know in my heart that I have chosen wisely. Only the best for the best!
Donna Matthews, Coleford, Gloucestershire.
Dear Lynne
I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful service you provided at Clearwell Castle for my brothers wedding. I had high expectations after speaking with you, and you more than met them. Your personality, presentation and the Doves made the day so special. You have a very unique service - because there is only 1 of you! I am so glad I chose Lovey Dovey, and will be shouting about you and your lovely company for a very long time.
I wish you all the success you deserve.
Donna Matthews, Coleford Gloucestershire
Hi Lynne
Thank you for letting me know that the birds arrived home safe and well.
Many thanks to both you and Rod for making my daughter and her new husband wedding day so special. The whole day was fantastic.
The guests thought the release of the doves was beautiful and if my dear dad was still here he would have been so proud.
When and if my son get's married I will definitely contact you again and would certainly recommend your company
Thank you again.
Lesley Mills - Mother of the Bride, Stanton House Swindon 4th June 2010
Hi lynne,
Just an email to say a massive thankyou for the beautiful doves on our wedding day. Mike didnt believe me that we were actually going to hold them in our hands till he saw your husband taking them out of the cage! He thought it was a wonderful experience. We were really impressed that you had a spare dove for others to handle too, it was fantastic. We were thrilled to bits with the presentation of the cages, every one said those and the gorgeous doves were amazing. We will be sure to post/email a photo to you.
Thanks again
Carmen and Mike (St benedicts church, clydach, swansea.10th April 2010)
Lynne, Thankyou for providing the Doves (Elizabeth & Phillip) they made our wedding day perfect, even though they could not fly off because of the weather, but their safety is paramount. Thank you also for offering to cancel the service because of the weather and refund us, not many companies would do that. You, your husband and the doves and the service you provide is exceptional and wonderful. Thank you again xxxx (Sam & Steve & Sophie - Maes Manor Blackwood 20th March 2010)
Hi Lynne,
Thank you so much for making Tammika and Craig wedding so special Easter Sunday. Everyone thought it was a wonderful idea and was talking about it long after you had left. Hope doves got home safely. There are 3 albums which people have taken snaps of the wedding, lots with the doves, Can't wait to see the actual photographers pictures tho.
The welsh cakes were beauitiful also and were appricate by the guest. Thank you for your kindness in all you did. Tammi will be bringing a Thank You card from them both, but I wanted to Thank You myself also.
Love from
Gwen - mother of the bride at St Davids Hotel Cardiff bay 4th April 2010
Lynne, I just wanted to let you know what a superb job you and your doves did at my daughter, Rachels wedding last Friday in Caerphilly. The little extra we paid to have Lovey Dovey at the wedding was worth every penny. Even when enquiring about the doves, you were so much more confident, professional and knowledgeable (and in one case much more friendly too) than the competitors you have, and just looking at your beautiful and informative website, which by the way stands a mile apart from others we looked at, we knew you would be the best and you were. The guests were overwhelmed by your speech, it really hit the spot and so appropriate for the day. You looked great, and your doves looked as you say on the website "fabulous". I cant thank you enough for making the wedding such a special day.
I will be recommending you to everyone, and will be booking you again. You have a customer for life here.
Sincerely thanking you and your doves, Erica, mother of the bride.
Dear Lynne,
Just a note to say a big THANK YOU to the doves!.... and you of course!
The sun shone!!! and we had a terrific day and the doves really made it complete they were the icing on the cake!!!! Everyone was so taken by them and their ears must be really burning as everyone keeps talking about them still!!! They really were beautiful and the cages decorated to perfection.
We would definitely recommend your services you really made our special day even more special and memorable than we could ever have wished for, We can never thank you enough,
With our love Paul and Jane Hartley xxx Batch House Somerset 30th Jan 2010.
HI Lynne,
I would just like to say a big thank you from myself and Toby the doves were a big highlight of our day, many of our guest commented on how nice it was and are still talking about it now a month on.
your reading was lovely, we really could not of asked for more you made our day very special and left us with some proud memories.
I have attached some pictures taken by guest one of which we used on our thank you cards, as soon as i get the photographer's photo i will be sure to pass them on.
Many Thanks again
Clare and Toby Rookery Manor Sept 2009
Hi Lynne,
Thank you for letting us know "Tom & Linda" arrived safely back in Pontypridd, albeit rather later than expected.
Thank you so much, it helped make our day and the bride & groom were delighted. Thanks also for the images it looked great. Can't wait to see the photos.
Would gladly recommend you to anyone.
Regards Hilary. (booked Doves as a surprise for Daughter at Doynton Bristol Sat 5th Sept 09)
Dear Rod and Lynne
Wanted to Thankyou both for the the dove release at Craig-y-nos Castle yesterday ( Aug 29th ). The cages and the basket were beautiful aswell as the doves of course, it really was the perfect surprise. The Bride and Groom and the other guests loved them! I can't thank Rod enough for being extremley accomodating and making sure everyone was included, especially the 3 of us who booked the surprise and children at the wedding.
I would definitley not hesitate in spreading the word of the fantstic job he did.
Hope the doves got back safely,
Love Laura
Lynn To be honest your service was better than expected, Rod was great.
I had lovely coments from the guests and cannot fault the job you did. The birds were lovely the presenttion was excellent and the reading was perfect.
Pam Davis, Mother of the Bride at Stonehouse Court Hotel, Stroud, Gloucester. Sat 22nd Aug 09
Dear Lynne
Thank you very much for your email and photos, they are brilliant. Everyone commented on how wonderful the Doves were and your speech they found very moving, I think there were a few tears around, especially from the bride and groom. Our guests had never seen anything like these Doves before at any service and were amazed and intrigued by it all, it certainly added to the wedding and made it something everyone is still talking about.
Thank you again, your Doves certainly added a lovely touch to the end of the wedding service.
Regards Al;ison & John Moore
"Hi Lynne. thankyou for sat the cages were stunning, rod was brill. Thankyou you both for adding something special to our day. xxx"
Victoria & Nick Tabernacle Church Merthyr Tydfil Sat 6th Aug 2009
Thank you for your message. I am so glad that the doves arrived home safely. Everyone was talking about them for hours after and I am sure that we, as a family, will be talking about them for years to come. Lorna & Daryl were amazed that the doves were there because Lorna had wanted this at the start of the planning but decided that other things had to come first. That is why I did it for them - because they wanted the significance to them in their wedding. To conclude, you would be surprised how many people came up to me after and asked me about you and where I had found you. They had never heard of the dove release before or knew of the significance of them. Your birds certainly were the icing on the cake!!!!
Angela Tucker, Bridgend – Mother of the Bride Sat 08/08/09 Coed Y Mwstwr Hotel Bridgend
Hey Lynne, its Wayne. Not sure if you remember me, I planned my wife's wedding for a show entitled 'don't tell the bride'. Just wanted you to know you did an absolutely amazing job. Your doves truely made her day (as you could probably tell by her reaction. Our photographer has pictures of the dove release, we'll send you copies as soon as we get them through and we'll let you know when it's due to be aired. Thanks again for making our wedding day so memerable.
Leigh Court, Bristol 10th May 2009
Hi Lynne, We just want to thank you so much for the part you played our wedding. I know you personally sacrificed a lot with the drive from Wales and the uncertainty of the weather, but it was great and is something that has distinguished our wedding, which is what we wanted. We wish you all the best for the future. Take care and God bless.
Kwame and Chiedza
Lynne, Just a little note to say "a big thank you" for helping make our wedding day so special. The Dove release and the verse that you wrote was perfect in every way. Thank you, Kathryn & Andrew, Ystrad 02/08/08
Lynne, Just wanted to say a big thank you for "Gavin & Charlotte - our Doves" on Friday. It really made our day. Many of our guests commented on how wonderful it was and it certainly was! Many thanks again.
Ian & Lynne Court Coleman Hotel, Bridgend 29/08/08
Dear Lynne, Thank you so much for bringing your beautiful doves to Ceri & Kierans wedding Aug 9th 2008 at Caerphilly Castle. Even though the dreadful weather prevented the birds from being liberated, you still managed to add a special something to the day. Everyone was able to admire the birds and Ceri & Kieran had some beautiful photographs taken holding the birds. In addition your very kind gesture that you will provide a pair of Doves to release for Ceir & Kierans's 1st wedding anniversary was very generous and much appreciated. Thank you so much for your kindness and contribution to a wonderful day.
Carole Muir - Mother of the Bride
Hello, just a quick email to say thank you for such a lovely service you offer, the doves were absolutely beautiful, they made the day so much more unique. Many people said how different it was to release doves, and when told what it represents were very touched.
Thank you again for making our wedding day even more memorable, and will definitely recommend you to others.
Yours Sincerely
Sian and Richard Simons
Wedding at Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil. Saturday 8th September 2007
"Dear Lynne and Rod, Thank you so much for letting us know the Doves arrived back safely, and for a fabulous memory that will always stay with us. It was brilliant. Thanks again Kimberly and Robert. 14 Dec 07"
"Dear Lynne, We just wanted to thank you so much for the service you provided to us. We thought the doves were absolutely lovely and were presented beautifully. We had booked the doves as a surprise for our family and friends and everyone was amazed how different it was to release the doves and were stunned at what they represent. It made our day extra special and one to remember. Everyone has commented on what a lovely surprise they were and how it made the day unique and special"
Thank you again for everything. Kind Regards Jodie & Stefan
"Lynne & Rod, Thank you so much for Saturday! It was a beautiful experience and the bird cages were beautifully decorated. It was lovely for our guests to hear the reasons behind the Dove Release. I am also glad you let us know that Elizabeth & Phillip made it home safely following the release. Thank you once again, Katie & James.
Hi Lynne, I was telling a friend today how fantastic the Doves were at my sisters wedding. They were perfect - absolutely beautiful and very much appreciated. I will definitely keep you in mind for the future. Thanks Fiona Cowling
Just a quick email to say how amazing it was for me and my new husband to be able to release two doves (Charlotte and Gavin) at our wedding on 1st August 2008. It really was one of the highlights of our day and all of our guest commented on how stunning it was to see the doves fly off together. Thank you so much - it really helped to make our fairytale wedding. Laura and Brad Boast. 01/08/08
Lynne & Rod, our Doves were absolutely beautifull and made our wedding celebrations. Thank you so much for the experience. Donna Peachey 25/07/08
Our wedding day was wonderful and your white doves made a very big impact on our day. But the biggest thanks was for letting us come and see and hold the birds in their home before our wedding. Not only did this give us confidence in holding the birds for our wedding day, but it was great to see they are not locked up 24/7 and are free to do what they want. They are in immaculate condition and obviously happy with their surroundings. We wish you both every success with your lovely business. Laura & James 28/07/08
Funeral & Memorial Services
Hi Lynne
Just wanted to say thank you for everything on Wednesday. It was really lovely, you made the children feel involved and what would of been a very dark moment was lifted by the poem, the doves and your warmth and kindness. My mum was really moved by the ceremony and it definitely helped her deal with the somber event. I would thoroughly recommend your services to all, from the moment we first made contact with you, you offered your support and help and the whole thing ran very smoothly. Please feel free to use the photo's of my children (Katie and Liam on your website). I really hope the business takes off for you (excuse the pun), you really deserve it. Hopefully Simon(CO-OP Funeral Services) will recommend you to his clients now he has seen it for himself.
Thanks again for everything.
Debbie (Aberfan Wed 14th July 2010)
Dear Lovey Dovey
On behalf of RoadPeace I want to thank you for bringing the Doves to the dedication ceremony of the memorial for crash victims in Bath yesterday. The release of the Doves I know was appreciated by everyone present. They seemed to symbolise hope, and that together with the song "over the rainbow" by the choir, provided a touch of joy in what was an emotional occasion.
Thank you too for your gentle and helpful dealing with the people involved. I know that some were rather unsure of actually handling the doves, but your sympathetic approach encouraged them.
I hope that all the birds arrived home safely and that you too had an easy journey back on such a hot day.
Yours most sincerely
Barbara Davies
Dear Lynne and Rod
Please may I say a very very big thank you for travelling all the way to swindon for my dove release.
It was stunning to say the least. The lay out of the doves and the cages that they were in was just an amazing sight.
The family loved it and have not stopped asking me questions about ....how I thought of it and where I got you from...it will most certainly be talked about for some time to come.
I will definatley be booking you again but just need to know for what occasion ha ha maybe the wedding ? loved the poem it was just so how he would have liked it so once again thank you from the bottom of my heart for making it a really special day for me.
All the best to you both Sal Church
Hi Lynne & Rod
Once again my family and i cannot thankyou enough for the amazing,stunning service that you and Rod provided for lizys birthday memorial. Your outstanding professionalism and kindness are second to none !! For anyone reading and considering a very special attention to detail moment for a very dear loved one we very highly recommend Lynne & Rod to make your moments so special ! nothing is too much trouble for them ! same date time & place next year please :)xxx
"DONT HAVE ANYTHING BUT THE BEST! LOVEY DOVEY UK WIN EVERYTIME"
With love & Very Best Wishes (see u next year)
Julie Fry & family
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Swindon Dec 2009)
Hi Lynne
Thank you so much, the impact of the dove was imense at the funeral and ment so much to me and my family, especially with the distance between us. The dove not wanting to leave is typical of my gran, she would have been worried about missing out! My brother rang me on his mobile and had it on loud speaker so that I could hear the realse, it meant so much to me. It's strange, my grandad's nickname for me was Fan and my nick name for my gran was Fanny so the name of the dove couldn't have been more appropriate. Thank you once again. Sarah.
(Sarah organized the Dove Release for her family to say farewell to her Gran at Taunton Crematorium as she lives in Austrailia. The Dove, Myfanwy, sat on the hands of sarahs father for a minute prior to taking flight for home)
Hi lynne and rod, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for your service and the release of "Mary" my mum's dove.. at her funeral in weston super mare ... on the 15/5/09 she had such a touching service, and the beautiful cage, and stunning white dove just made it so special... she would of been so proud ...the email after to say Mary got home safe and sound was even more amazing as it put my mind to rest.... your poem was simply beautiful, it felt like it was written for me to my mum, and for that lynne I thank you from the bottom of my heart, because as that time, I couldn't find the words I needed to express my emotions.. i'll miss my mum everyday, as i'm sure all your clients do who use your doves for such events .the loss of a loved one never heals truely, but your service makes the final goodbye special... a sense of pride filled my heart as Mary flew away... i imagined my mum's spirit was flying away with "mary"... FREE at last from the struggle of everyday life.. living with the condition she did. Well done rod, you were so lovely to me... THANK YOU both so much God bless you both... Julie Bradshaw RE: the late (great) ANN ROWE: weston crem 15/5/09
Hi Lyn, I just wanted to say a big thank you for organising the doves at such short notice for Kirsty's funeral on Monday. It looked spectacular and was appreciated by all.
Dove release at St James Church Pyle on Mon 27th April for Kirsty Grabham
Hi lynne, We would all like to say a huge thankyou for lizy's birthday memorial dove release. Your service, professionalism and kindness were extremley appreciated by all of us here in Swindon! your "Doves are stunningly beautiful" obviously extremely well cared for and loved! We would 100% highly recommend "Lovey Dovey uk" to anyone and everyone that would like a very beautiful personal touch to any individual occasion! WOW what a memory! A definate booking for same date and time next year please. Once again many many thanks you were a diamond lynne.
Julie Fry Swindon
Hi Lynne on behalf of myself ,my mum and sister i just wanted to express our sincere thanks for the fantastic service you provided us on such a difficult time , it was both heart warming and moving to see the birds follow each other and helped us to believe my late beloved sister will be safe on her journey . Thank you also for your email letting us know the birds arrived home safely because that is feeling of such relief.
Once again on behalf of us all thank you so much to your husband and yourself .
Take care
Jason Davies 31/07/08
Thank you for providing us with your doves at my Nan’s funeral. This touched the hearts of everyone who came to say goodbye to my Nan, and we wanted to say thank you – it really meant so much to the family”
- Maria Gallo, Pontypridd
Your company provided an outstanding service and gave us so much comfort when we needed it most. The doves were beautiful and the baskets decorated so pretty. The poem you read was really touching and meant everything to us. Many people asked about the company and we have recommended them to use you. You are both wonderful people and created a memory we will not forget. God Bless you both. Your words really helped us. You were both amazing and you could never know how much the doves meant to us. Hopefully we will meet you again and use your sevices in happier times." Best wishes, Lisamarie, Evelyn, Susan and Jackie Ayres (Cardiff) Jan 2008
Thank you both for the Doves. It was very moving; On releasing the Dove, Danielle felt something she could not explain and it really helped her. Everyone was moved by the experience and Chris would have been very pleased - Thank you
The Rees Family - Treorchy, Rhondda
"May I thank you once again for your service, I will definately recommend you to people in the future, hopefully for more pleasurable occasions.
I, and a large number of others thought it was a beautiful end to the service. "
Michelle Greaves, dear friend who booked our doves in celebration for the life of Jake Vatsaloo 06/06/08
Just wanted to let you know that you provided a service that did us proud at our sons memorial. He would have loved the birds, they were beautiful and you are a star!
Mrs J Tilley Porthcawl.
Thank you so much for attending the funeral of our Angel, baby Charlie at Cefn Parc, Llantrisant. It was lovely and very much appreciated. The Gooch family Pontypridd.
Thanks Lynne for letting me know that Jack our Dove got home safely, we talked about him lots during the afternoon. Jack was a lovely touch to the day, and we were just amazed at his grace and beauty and the way in which he flew over Clive.
Its been quite a traumatic couple of weeks all round, but I wanted to thank you as Jack was an amazing comfort to Jean and her sons, Marc, Tim and Chris. We were overwhelmed at the number of people who came to say goodbye to Clive and who were also able to experience Jack.
Many thanks again Lynne, Jacob was really proud to release Jack too and I'm sure it is something he will never forget. Gill x