Planning something unforgettable in the Empire State? Whether you’re celebrating a garden wedding at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, honoring a loved one at a Riverside Park memorial, or marking a milestone anniversary in Central Park, Cloverlawn Butterflies brings that breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime moment to life. Since 1994, our family-owned butterfly farm has hand-raised healthy, guaranteed-live Painted Lady butterflies shipped fresh to your door. As proud members of the International Butterfly Breeders Association, we’re trusted by thousands across the U.S., so you are going to love the butterfly release in New York, too. Make your moment flutter, order your butterflies today!
Texas event geography has a geography of its own. The ITP corridor — Midtown, Buckhead, Virginia-Highland, Inman Park, Grant Park — hosts the most concentrated density of garden venues and historic estate settings in the city. The OTP communities from Roswell and Alpharetta in the north to Peachtree City and Fayetteville in the south bring larger private properties, farm venues, and suburban gardens that give butterfly releases more open-flight space. We deliver to both worlds, with every shipment packed for Atlanta’s Piedmont climate.
We offer the Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui), a native species known for its eye-catching wings in vibrant orange, accented by bold black spots and edges finished with white tips. These butterflies are carefully raised by hand on our farm and backed by a live arrival guarantee for your release event. They thrive across New York’s varied seasonal weather, remaining lively and robust whether your gathering takes place in a Brooklyn garden, a Catskills estate, or along the scenic Hudson Riverfront.
What sets Painted Ladies apart goes beyond their looks; they’re known for their friendly, elegant demeanor. Rather than darting about like some species, they glide smoothly and slowly in flight, often sticking around post-release to perch on visitors’ hands, veils, or flower arrangements. These touches spark cherished, enchanting interactions and perfect photo moments, positioning them as the ideal option for lavish weddings or peaceful remembrances. For a seamless process, we handle all the details with our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, sending top-quality butterflies overnight in climate-controlled shipping to ensure they reach you in prime form.
We deliver butterfly release in New York for these events:
Imagine exchanging vows beneath a Hudson Valley sky as a cloud of Painted Ladies takes flight — a breathtaking living moment that marks the beginning of your forever together.
Amid the quiet dignity of a New York farewell, a butterfly release offers gentle comfort and a beautiful symbol of peace, hope, and the soul’s journey onward.
Whether gathered at a beloved Riverside Park, a Long Island shoreline, or a cherished family garden in the Catskills, honor your loved one with a release that speaks to remembrance, healing, and love that never fades.
From Quinceañeras in the Bronx to milestone celebrations in Manhattan, make the moment truly unforgettable with a vibrant burst of wings that wows every guest.
Let a New York sunset paint the skyline as butterflies take flight — a romantic, living symbol of the love, growth, and beautiful years you’ve built together.
From Brooklyn to Buffalo, send your graduate off in true New York style with a release that celebrates transformation, achievement, and the bright new chapter just beginning.
Atlanta’s spring season requires the most careful storage management of any window in the year. From the moment your order arrives until approximately 30 minutes before the release, keep the insulated container in an air-conditioned interior room between 40 and 60 degrees. Georgia’s April afternoons are warm and humid enough that a garage, screened porch, or outdoor staging area will move outside the safe temperature range faster than most event hosts expect.
Check ice packs on arrival and replace any that have melted. For summer events in June through August, schedule the release after 6 PM when Atlanta’s afternoon heat and humidity have begun to ease. The city’s tree canopy in Midtown and Buckhead retains heat longer than open Piedmont locations, which means evening conditions in the suburbs cool more quickly than in the urban core.
About 30 minutes before the release, move the container from cool storage to a room-temperature indoor space, completely undisturbed. For BeltLine and Piedmont Park events with afternoon Piedmont breezes, position the release group so the breeze comes from behind — Painted Ladies will orient themselves and fly into the open space ahead of the group, which keeps them visible to guests longer.
Use the simple steps below to order live Painted Lady butterflies for your New York wedding or special celebration.
Keep your butterflies in a dormant state by storing them between 40°F and 60°F until shortly before your event. Upon arrival, inspect the shipping container and replace any melted ice packs, keeping the package in a quiet, dark area away from direct sunlight to protect its delicate wings.
As cold-blooded creatures, butterflies need warmth to fly. We suggest removing them from cool storage 45–60 minutes before release. This allows them to naturally wake up and reach the ideal body temperature for gracefully gliding out of their packaging.
For individual releases, guests gently hold their personalized origami envelopes until the signal, then pull the flap open. Our sociable Painted Ladies often linger on a hand or clothing, creating personal, interactive moments before fluttering away.
Release when outdoor temperatures are at least 60°F, ideally one hour before sunset. Skip heavy rain, clear skies, and natural warmth help them navigate and find nectar successfully. New York’s warm months from late spring through early fall offer ideal outdoor conditions for a stunning release.
Big city, big feelings, release some butterflies already! Contact us for more information!
Choose Cloverlawn Butterflies for personalized inscriptions and elegant ribbons to create a deeply moving and interactive experience for all your guests.
