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Butterflies Abound
is a Proud Member Of The IBBA
What is the IBBA?
The IBBA (International Butterfly Breeders Association) is an international
non-profit membership-based trade association promoting high standards of
ethics, competence and professionalism in the breeding of quality lepidoptera
for a variety of purposes. We accomplish this through research, grower
education, market development, and habitat conservation and restoration. Our
membership base includes entomologists, lepidopterists, biologists, educators,
business people, hobbyists and students.
The IBBA believes that by releasing butterflies on special occasions,
individuals will associate the magnificence of butterflies with a very
significant event in their lives. The love and appreciation for butterflies will
initiate interest in butterfly gardening, encourage the decreased use of
insecticides by property owners and help in efforts to preserve butterfly
habitats. Butterfly releases also have the potential to spark a new interest in
and appreciation of entomology in both young and old.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
1. How Early Should The
Order Be Placed?
The earlier you place your order the better.
If possible, orders should be placed at least 6 weeks before the event date. If
your event is less that 30 days away, please call to discuss availability. We
generally have some butterflies on hand for funerals and other events when
notice is not possible.
2. How Will The Butterflies Be Shipped?
Butterflies are shipped in sealed cooled
insulated boxes. Each butterfly is individually packaged for shipping in either
a glassine envelope ( with name of bride and groom and wedding date) or an
individual box (with name of bride and groom and wedding date). These envelopes
or individual boxes are then placed into the insulated box. Ice Packs are placed
in the shipping container, with the butterflies, to keep them in a dormant state
until time for your release. Instructions are included with all shipments and a
phone number is also included in case of questions. Your package is shipped
overnight express by either UPS of FedEx, depending on location of delivery.
Your package is tracked from the time it leaves the farm until it's delivery. We
take pride in offering only the highest quality of butterflies for your special
day. Remember that IBBA Breeders have the highest ethical code and their first
concern is always the comfort of the butterflies.
3. Is There A Guarantee?
YES Although we take
special care with your butterflies, at times there may be a loss of a butterfly,
since butterflies have short life spans as adults. Because of this we always
include atleast one complimentary butterfly ( sometimes more, depending on
availability) for every dozen ordered. That way, you will always have as many
butterflies as ordered and usually a few complimentary extras as well.
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Butterflies are a wonderful addition to any
celebration, especially weddings.
Butterflies Abound offers a variety of options in helping to plan your release.
Butterflies can be released from the shipping envelopes with every guest having
their own butterfly or with only the wedding party having their own release
envelopes.
You may also choose to have a mass release with all of the butterflies placed in
one container.
Either option is special depending on the effect you are trying to achieve.
For mass releases it is usually best to have atleast two or more dozen
butterflies to be released.
You may choose to have a "butterfly girl" carry a bouquet of butterflies instead
of flowers. You may even want to have your butterflies serve as a centerpiece at
your reception for all of the guests to enjoy before the release.
The options are only limited by your imagination.
~ Remember Your Moments and Watch Your Dreams Take Flight. ~
Butterfly Releases
Butterfly Releases offer the viewer the chance to see beauty in flight. The
viewers have the opportunity to experience the beauty of one of nature*s most
symbolic and beautiful creations.
The butterfly symbolizes new beginnings and rebirths. What better way to
celebrate the beginning of a new life together than with the releasing of
butterflies at your wedding. There is an old Indian legend that tells the story
of why the butterfly was created. It is often read at butterfly releases as the
guests make a wish and release their butterflies.
Butterfly Releases are both magical and momentous. Every release is unique and
special just as every wedding, every anniversary, every birthday, and every
moment of our life is unique and special. Each of us has been given a beautiful
gift of life that we must take the opportunity to experience and enjoy.
Butterflies can be released from the shipping envelopes they arrive in, with
every guest having their own butterfly or with only the wedding party having
their own release envelope.
You may also choose to have a mass release with all of the butterflies placed in
one container. Either option is special depending on the effect you are trying
to achieve.
Butterflies should only be released outside during daylight hours on a sunny or
overcast (not rainy) day with a temperature above 60 degrees. The butterflies
should be set free no later than two hours before sunset. This allows the
butterflies time to eat and find a hiding place for the night. Releases should
be held in areas protected from the wind or the butterflies will quickly
disappear. A warm, sunny flower filled area or garden is best.
No matter how you choose to release your butterflies, a butterfly release is a
beautiful, unusual, and exciting way to celebrate your new life together.
Butterflies are a great
addition to any celebration or memorial. Some rules for releases include:
Butterflies should be released outside during daylight hours, on a sunny or
overcast (but not rainy) day with a temperature above 60F.
Butterflies should be set free no later than two hours before sunset. This will
allow for them to eat and find a hiding place for the night.
Releases should be held in areas protected
from the wind or they will quickly disappear. A warm sunny flower-filled area or
garden is best.
Place the butterflies in a warm sunny area to energize for about an hour before
the release. Never place in direct sunlight.
Arrangements can be made to color coordinate
mass release containers with wedding colors and styles. There are numerous kinds
of containers available, depending on the style and type of wedding. For local
weddings, personal consultation and release setup and coordination may be
provided for an additional charge per day. With every shipment we provide
release poems and readings, weather instructions, transfer instructions, general
care instructions, etc.
Centerpiece
Release Box
Hat Boxes
You have given me wings
With which to fly
Now I breathe in deep
And spread them wide,
As we lift off from the silken petals
Into the wind where the butterflies glide.
The butterfly counts not months,
but moments,
And yet has time enough.
~ Anonymous ~
Sinamay Box Hanging Display
Individual Release Box
Individual Release Envelope
Butterfly Themed Weddings
There are many ways to carry a butterfly theme throughout your
special occasion. Consider a butterfly release, butterfly themed decorations,
favors, etc.
Plan ahead for the type of release you would like to have.
Some of the Items Available In Our Butterfly Gift Shop located @
www.butterflygreeting.com
Seed Packet Favors
Beaded Butterfly Butterfly Pearl
Butterfly Toasting
Guestbook
Toasting Glasses
Glasses
Butterfly
Release Basket and
"Butterfly Girl"
Hanging Display
Placecards
Centerpiece
Basket
A Symbol of Hope
A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.
~ Unknown ~
Butterflies are a great addition to any
celebration and weddings are one of the best. It is recommended that you choose
a butterfly assistant who will handle the butterflies as needed. That way, there
will be less worry for the bride and groom.
Butterflies should be released outside during daylight hours on a day when the
temperature is above 60F.They should be released two hours before sunset, which
will allow them to eat and find a hiding place for the night. You should hold
your release in an area protected from the wind, or they will quickly disappear.
A sunny, warm, flower filled area or garden is best.
The butterflies' first flight is usually very short and they will fly towards
the brightest object- the bride or people wearing bright clothes- or towards
flowers and bouquets.
We take pride in offering
only the highest quality of butterflies and accessories for your special day.
How to Photograph or Videotape a Butterfly Release
Here are some specific techniques, which should
help when photographing a butterfly release.
Try to capture a specific moment and a specific butterfly.
Get as close to your subject as possible.
Do not try to capture the butterflies against the sky, as it will be difficult
to see the **butterflies in flight, they will appear very small and in some
cases will be impossible to see.
Since butterflies will head toward bright objects, including flowers, wait for
one to land and photograph it.
You may want to reserve a few butterflies specifically for photography purposes.
These can be placed in a refrigerator within their envelopes (not near the
freezer) for about one hour. When you remove them from the refrigerator they
will be cool and will not fly for some time. Carefully pick them up with wings
folded between your second and third fingers. Place them where you want them and
shoot. In the sun, the wings will act as solar panels and as they begin to warm
up, they will become more active and will soon take flight. However, there
should be time to take some pictures before that happens.
Product List
Individual Butterflies $10.00 ea.
One Dozen Butterflies $85.00 per dozen
Release Package - $165.00
2 dozen butterflies w/free individual release envelopes
Butterfly Bonanza $300.00
4 dozen butterflies w/ free individual release envelopes
Large Centerpiece $35.00
Large Mass Release Box $35.00
Sinamay Release box $35.00
Hat Boxes $35.00
Hanging Display $35.00
Individual Release Envelopes $.50 each
Individual Release Sphere $1.50 each
A $40.00 -Priority Overnight Shipping & Handling Fee Will Be Added to Butterfly
Orders.
To order, please call us at 386-935-2094,
fax us at 386-935-0237, or email us at
spyvcom@atlantic.net
Please place orders at least 30 days in advance to ensure availability.
(PayPal is accepted on all orders.)
American Indian legend
The Creator was very pleased with his
human children. To show his gratitude he created butterflies and gave them a
very special song.
The birds soon complained that they were promised the gift of song.
The Creator became upset and still wanting to give his human children a gift; he
instructed them that whenever they wanted a wish to come true they must capture
a butterfly and whisper that wish to it.
Since a butterfly can make no sound,
The butterfly cannot reveal the wish to anyone but the Creator.
If released unharmed the butterfly will take the wish to Heaven,
And in gratitude for giving the butterfly its freedom,
The Creator will grant the wish.
Today these two have chosen to keep this tradition alive by performing this
unique ceremony.
Just Living Is Not Enough, Said the Butterfly,
One Must Have Sunshine, Freedom, And A Little Flower.
~ Hans Christian Anderson ~
~ Butterflies Abound Site Map ~
Butterflies Abound
Watch Your Dreams Take Flight
