Symbolism and HistoryWhite doves symbolize peace, innocence, gentleness, and love. Releasing doves is now the newest addition to weddings in the Bay Area, but it comes from an old European custom. Couples in Italy and France sometimes release doves from atop the wedding cake. Releasing doves here in California is not only a unique and exciting way to conclude a wedding ceremony, but it provides an alternative to the custom of throwing rice which tends to sting, and can be harmful to wildlife if eaten. |
|