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Wedding Butterfly Releases
Elevate your ceremony with a live butterfly release. Seven packages, from 36 to 200 butterflies, with personalized envelopes or release boxes.
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Memorial Butterfly Releases
Honor the memory of a loved one with a meaningful tribute. Seven packages designed for funerals and celebrations of life.
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Plan your wedding butterfly release with Clearwater Butterfly. We offer live Painted Lady butterflies in wedding packages, with individual envelopes and release box options. Decide who will open the envelopes or release box, then choose a package for that group.
Before ordering, confirm that your venue allows a live outdoor release. Send us your wedding date and delivery location so we can discuss availability and the arrangements for your order.
Compare our wedding packages or contact us about your date.
Choose butterflies for the ceremony you have planned
If you want guests to participate, look at packages with individual envelopes. If you would rather have the couple open a shared container, review the release box options. Check the selected product carefully: the butterfly count, container choice, and personalization fields are part of the buying decision.
You do not need to involve every guest in opening an envelope. Decide who will participate before choosing a quantity, and let the rest of your guests know when to watch. Share that plan with your officiant and photographer before the wedding day.
How much does a wedding butterfly release cost?
Our 36 Painted Lady wedding package starts at $110. You can also customize your own package: a dozen Painted Ladies starts at $55 in individual envelopes or $60 in a release box.
Package prices can change. Check current pricing and your selected options before ordering. Add the shipping cost confirmed for your order and any applicable taxes to your budget. Our wedding release FAQs cover more questions to ask before purchasing.
Check your date and delivery arrangements
Contact us before committing to a release if your date is close or your delivery arrangements are uncertain. Tell us the event date, delivery address, and who will receive the package. Confirm the delivery day and shipping charge for that order rather than building your ceremony around an assumed arrival time.
Choose one person to keep the order details and receive our instructions. That can be your planner or another responsible adult who has time to manage the delivery and speak with us if a question comes up. Make sure that person has our contact information before the package arrives.
Plan for weather and care
Your wedding schedule needs to allow for a suitable outdoor, daylight release. Ask us about your location and planned release time before you order, and contact us if the forecast changes.
Follow the care and release instructions supplied with your order. If anything is unclear, call us for advice specific to your butterflies and event. Discuss a ceremony alternative with your planner and ask us how to care for the butterflies if the release cannot go ahead. Confirm the cancellation terms before purchasing.
Planning a memorial instead?
Our memorial butterfly release packages have a separate page for families arranging a funeral, memorial, or celebration of life. Contact us to discuss the service date and delivery needs.
Ask us about your wedding
Call 407-366-8299 or send us your wedding details. Include your date, destination, and the package you are considering so we can address your specific questions.
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On September 25, 2026, Hollywood marked the first annual Dolly Parton Day with a memorial release of 925 butterflies at her star on the Walk of Fame. We were honored to provide the butterflies for this tribute, and the release was covered by news outlets across the country and around the world.
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CBS19 News
Dolly Parton Day celebrated with 925 butterflies on Walk of Fame
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BBC News
Karaoke and butterflies: US cities celebrate Dolly Parton Day
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CBS Los Angeles
Dolly Parton Day to be celebrated across Southern California
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KTVN 2 News
Friday 9/25 is Dolly Parton Day
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The event announcement was also carried by AP News and dozens of local news sites nationwide.
Butterfly Stories & Tips
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Wedding Butterfly Release Cost: A Budget Checklist
What does a wedding butterfly release cost? Compare our Painted Lady wedding package prices and use this checklist to build a realistic budget before you order.
