Throughout many cultures, the symbolic meaning of the owl is linked with intelligence, wisdom, protection and independence. For centuries, man has used symbols to portray a message, and with the help of your Best ‘Man’, you too can portray yours! Incorporate a feathered friend into your wedding ceremony to bring a truly unique and special experience. Doves Schmoves! The auspicious Owl is where it’s at!Let Spirit ‘the owl’ take you under her wing.
Wendy O’Neil of Flying the Knot http://www.flyingtheknot.co.uk/ glides us through the order of service….
“Naturally, we want your day to run as seamlessly as possible and we begin this by arranging a meeting between all those who need to be involved on the day. We like to do this quite near to your wedding date and arrange it in advance to ensure that it fits in with your plans.
On your big day we begin by arriving at your ceremony venue a little while before you do. This is to allow our owl, Spirit, a little time to absorb her surroundings and get to know where she will be working. We will have already met your Best Man (or whoever is going to receive your rings) at a previously agreed meeting, however, we’d like to reintroduce them to Spirit to reaffirm the delivery, including the ever important cue.
When your guests begin to arrive we would either, remain out of sight: if you were going to keep the whole thing a surprise, or would greet them at the doors of the venue, whichever is your preference. As your ceremony takes place, Spirit and her falconer will remain unseen until the point where she begins her work. She has a short cue, which your best man will deliver and at this point she will silently and elegantly fly along the aisle with the rings firmly held in place and gently land on the offered gloved hand. Your Best Man will unclip and release your carefully delivered wedding rings and then Spirit's falconer will command the cue again and she will return. It will be an amazing and moving part of your service, something your guests will not forget for a long time.
After you are married, Spirit and her falconer will be around to allow your guests the opportunity to ask questions and get to know a little bit more about her. They may even like to hold her and have photographs taken.
What about the Venue
Spirit does not need a large amount of space in which to fly, and therefore most venues are suitable. There is no need to worry - she will not pass any droppings whilst in flight.
Spirit does not need a large amount of space in which to fly, and therefore most venues are suitable. There is no need to worry - she will not pass any droppings whilst in flight.
A little bit about Spirit
She is a barn owl and is 4 years old. She is a mum and is a jolly good one too! Her preparations for work begin with a cold water bath, followed by a lot of feather preening, wing flapping and fluffing out of her body feathers. All of this takes her around an hour.
Her falconer will then take her up and put her in her travel box where she can have some quiet time before she begins work. She takes her work seriously and will deliver your rings with fastidious care. She will not pass any droppings whilst in flight and due to numerous biological factors, her flight is silent and graceful. Spirit is then put back in her box, happy that she has delivered a special package and made your day extra special and again has some quiet time before she arrives home. She will then be given her well deserved supper and probably spend the night relaxing on one foot before a long snooze. The fully inclusive price for this service is £350.00 for weekend weddings and £250 for week day weddings. We will assure you or our absolute best attention to detail and can promise that this will be an unforgettable experience on your very special day.”
If you would like Spirit to take part in your day, call Wendy on 0151 653 8882 or 07816 977920
Her falconer will then take her up and put her in her travel box where she can have some quiet time before she begins work. She takes her work seriously and will deliver your rings with fastidious care. She will not pass any droppings whilst in flight and due to numerous biological factors, her flight is silent and graceful. Spirit is then put back in her box, happy that she has delivered a special package and made your day extra special and again has some quiet time before she arrives home. She will then be given her well deserved supper and probably spend the night relaxing on one foot before a long snooze. The fully inclusive price for this service is £350.00 for weekend weddings and £250 for week day weddings. We will assure you or our absolute best attention to detail and can promise that this will be an unforgettable experience on your very special day.”
If you would like Spirit to take part in your day, call Wendy on 0151 653 8882 or 07816 977920
Email: info@flyingtheknot.co.uk
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