Wedding Wings

Sweethawk - Wedding Wings

Create a Magical Experience
at Your Wedding

Luxury wildlife encounters for weddings, proposals & private celebrations
Professional falconry Educational Unforgettable photo moments

Create an unforgettable moment for you and your guests with a luxury falconry experience by Sweethawk Falconry. We bring our stunning birds of prey directly to your wedding venue, creating elegant, cinematic moments and one-of-a-kind photo opportunities your guests will talk about long after the celebration ends.

Choose from a curated selection of 2–4 trained birds of prey to appear at your event for up to two hours during cocktail hour, reception, or as part of your ceremony. Imagine the awe as your guests witness these magnificent birds display their grace and presence—an experience that feels both magical and deeply memorable.

Our professional falconry team ensures the comfort and safety of both the birds and your guests at all times. From striking hawks to enchanting owls, each bird adds a unique, breathtaking touch to your special day. We work closely with your wedding planner to ensure all experiences are thoughtfully tailored to your venue, timeline, and vision.

Whether you’re dreaming of a dramatic ring-bearing moment, elegant guest interactions, or unforgettable photo opportunities, we’ll help bring your vision to life—while prioritizing ethical falconry and bird welfare every step of the way.

Ready to create a once-in-a-lifetime wedding moment?
Fill out our registration form at the bottom of the page and we’ll be in touch to design your custom falconry experience.


Available Birds:

Willow (Peregrine Falcon)
Lobo (Harris’ Hawk)
Totoro (Eurasian Eagle Owl)
Quasimodo (Eastern Screech Owl)



Vicki Gardner, a CA state-licensed falconer, will feature your meet & greet presentations. During the reception or cocktail hour, Vicki and assistant will mingle with your guests, sharing the unique stories of the birds, answering guests’ questions, and explaining the roles of these birds in falconry and conservation. This interaction fulfills the educational requirements set by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, ensuring an enriching experience for your guests while promoting awareness of avian conservation efforts.

OUR SERVICES
Wedding Ideas: Signature Ceremony Moments with Birds of Prey
1. **Raptor Ring Bearer: A ceremonial ring delivery by hawk or owl
Your rings arrive on the wings of a raptor—an unforgettable entrance and a moment your guests will talk about forever. Best suited for outdoor venues with clear flight space.

2. The Vow Guardian: A perched bird present during your vows
A majestic raptor quietly perches nearby as a symbolic guardian of your ceremony, representing strength, partnership, and freedom—without interrupting the flow of your vows.

3. **The Blessing Flight: A graceful flyover to open or close your ceremony
Mark the beginning of your ceremony—or celebrate your first kiss—with a short, beautiful flyover that adds motion and magic without disrupting your timeline.

5. Ceremony Welcome: A perched bird & falconer greeting guests as they arrive
Set the tone before you even walk down the aisle. A raptor welcomes guests near the ceremony entrance, creating anticipation and awe from the very first moment.

Cocktail Hour & Reception Ideas with Birds of Prey
I
nteractive, Elegant Experiences Your Guests Will Never Forget. Turn your cocktail hour or reception into a truly unforgettable experience with live birds of prey. These moments are designed to be interactive, visually stunning, and seamlessly woven into your wedding timeline—while always prioritizing the comfort and well-being of our birds.

1. Guest Meet & Greet: Up-close encounters with photo op
Guests can meet our birds of prey, learn a few fascinating facts from your falconer, and take elegant photos with a perched raptor on the glove (supervised by our professional handlers).

2. Winged Walkabouts: Birds presented throughout cocktail hour or reception
Our falconer moves gracefully through the space with a perched bird, allowing guests to admire the raptor up close and capture candid moments.

3. Perch & Pose Photo Station: A styled raptor photo area for guest portraits
You create a simple, elegant perch area setup where guests can take turns posing with a perched raptor for photos—perfect for social media moments and guest books.

4. First Portrait with Raptors: Your first married photos with a bird of prey
Immediately following the ceremony, share your first official portraits while holding a raptor on the glove—an iconic keepsake moment captured by your photographer.

Bird Safety policy:   Our birds are wild creatures, not pets. To ensure a pleasant experience for both the birds and guests, quietness and a slow approach are essential. Safety instructions will be provided as needed. Breaks will be taken as determined by our birds. Guests are welcome to take photos, selfies, and videos of the birds. All proceeds support the care of our birds and future educational programs.

Note: All ceremonial flights are attempted and bird-led experiences, dependent on weather, venue layout, and the bird’s comfort that day. Birds are never forced to fly or interact. Final ceremony options are confirmed after a site assessment to ensure the safety and welfare of our birds and guests.

Booking Your Special Day
Upon receiving your registration form, we will draft a Wedding Falconer Contract for your review. We offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation at our facilities, allowing you to meet our birds and discuss your wedding wishes in detail.

To secure your date, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required. The remaining balance must be settled 14 days prior to your wedding date.

Cancellation policy: We require a written cancellation via email at least 72 hours prior to wedding date.

OUR PRICES
RAPTOR BASIC PACKAGE:
$1000 *plus travel fees: 2 birds of your choice & 2 falconers to appear at the cermeony and/or mingle with guests at cocktail hour/Reception. Falconers will dress in all black attire unless other attire is requested. This package includes:

  • Ceremony: any non-flighted services like Ceremony Welcome, a part of the Processional, Vow Guardian etc

  • Wedding photos with bride & groom holding birds on gloved hand (falconer supervised)

  • Cocktail Hour/Reception interaction with guests (educational Q&A with birds and falconers).

Add-Ons
$ 600 1hr *
Rehearsal Appearance/practice
$ 150 ea Additional birds to appear at cocktail hour/reception
$1000ea Hawk Ring Bearer & other Flight Services

*Travel Fee $1/mile (round trip to and from your location) is a calculated fee based on where your venue is located. We are located in Goleta/Santa Barbara, CA

**Any Free Flying services are not included in basic package.

Please email us if you have any questions. sweethawkfalconry@gmail.com

Weddings we have done!