ABOUT DOVES WITH LOVE

Darren Favaloro

Doves with Love is a small family owned business located in Lilydale, the gateway to the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
Darren and his family have 40 years experience in raising, showing and training their white rock doves.
Darren’s love of his birds is reflected in their care, appearance and training.
The white rock doves are groomed, exercised and handled daily and when not at an event are given free flight and are trained to fly home to their loft.
Doves with Love is not just a business to Darren and his family, but a passion and a labour of love.
Doves with Love follow a strict set of policies to ensure the safety of their white doves. The doves will not be released in stormy or extremely windy conditions, heavy rainfall, extreme heat, indoors or too close to sunset. The safety of the doves comes first, no exceptions.
Our doves are a variety derived from the rock pigeon that are recognised for their homing ability. They are housed in a specially designed loft, where they receive quality nutrition, a safe environment, their mate, and their nest.
Doves with Love is a professional provider of white dove releases in Melbourne and outer suburbs. Our beautiful white birds are currently available for release at outdoor events and ceremonies.

HOW TO HOLD AND RELEASE A DOVE

A short video demonstrating a gentle technique for holding and then how to gently release the dove.

We would like to thank Nancy & Charlie Cole from A Dove’s Nest – Marietta,Georgia for the use of their video

BALLOON RELEASE BAN

A dove release is a great alternative to releasing balloons. Queensland have banned the public release of balloons

and Zoos Victoria are calling for a nationwide ban on balloon releases.

TESTIMONIALS

Georgia – Hand written review

Thank you Darren, for helping to make yesterday such a magical day for our Dad. Your birds were the highlight of the event, and I thank you for making the whole process so smooth and easy. Thank you again. Georgia x

Mitfie Taylor – Instagram review

Everything was very professional, arrangement was beautiful, we had no idea what to expect. Our guests were very moved by the ceremony and releasing four doves at the end as the hurst drove away was a perfect ending to mums funeral. Thank you Doves with Love for a memorable end.

Nicky F – Hand written review

We can’t thank Doves with Love enough for this beautiful send off to our beloved Dad. Professional, friendly and considerate business. Highest recommendations for this unique and memorable service.

Sara Stuart – Google review

Doves with Love are beautiful, Darren was so professional. It really made the funeral a special day. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful birds on a difficult day for us.

Kym & Elaine Harris – Hand written review

We would like to thank you, your partner and your fabulous doves for adding that very professional finishing touch to celebration. So many of our guests commented on how good you were. We wish you continuing success into 2019 and beyond. Our very sincere best wishes.