Newlyweds often release doves at their wedding - but an animal charity has warned that it could put them in grave danger Credit: Getty - Contributor. Sharing a heartbreaking photo of a dead white ...

White-winged doves made a rapid expansion northward during the late 20th century. They now live throughout most of Texas save for a sector in far East Texas.

The white dove has long been known as a symbol of peace and are often included at weddings, funerals, and memorial services. A business in Burien trains doves for these and other special events.

Julia Gault’s white doves add meaning to weddings, ... TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN COUTLAKIS. Perhaps it was an omen for Julia Gaunt when a lost bird landed near her as a child.