Our signature Triton Shell Horn Blowing by our Officiant or Minister is included optionally:
Revs. David and Margo use the Triton shell horn instead of a Caribbean conch at your ceremony. The Triton is much prettier in photos, has a more musical tone and sounds smoother too. This horn is more reliable than a conch to make an impressive sound in all weather conditions too.
Just like church bells and trumpet fanfare played at indoor weddings, the shell horn heralds the Beginning of a new Marriage and calls in blessings and good fortune for the happy couple.
When blown properly, the Triton shell produces a low, gentle sound that can carry for miles across land and sea!
The Hawaiian ceremonial practice of blowing the Triton shell dates back to ancient times and continues to be used in present-day events such as symphonies, orchestras, graduations and weddings. In Polynesia, this distinctive resonance from the horn once heralded the arrival of the the Chief or Royalty, the beginning of the peaceful Makahiki season (Hawai’ian New Year), or other noteworthy events.
Today, it is often heard at weddings, graduations, or other special celebrations in ANY country with a seashore coast: the Caribbean, the USA, Celtic/Irish/Scottish islands, and on African and Asian shores too.
The sound it makes? Seashells were used as ship horns before the inventions of metal and electricity, thus the low, deep vibrating sound reminds most people of a foghorn on a boat. Please listen to video linked above to hear it briefly.It is
