The Seashell Horn Blowing Tradition

All of our wedding packages include the optional maritime tradition of Triton Pu shell (a.k.a. “conch” shell) blowing by your officiant/minister, AT NO CHARGE.

Like church bells and trumpet fanfare, the ancient tradition of the shell horn announcement heralds the beginning of a new marriage and calls in blessings and good fortune for the happy couple.

When done properly, the blowing of the Triton produces a low 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 in many present-day traditions such as symphonies and weddings! In Polynesia, this distinctive resonance once heralded the arrival of Ali’i, the beginning of the Makahiki season, the arrival of royalty, and other notable events.

Today, it is more often heard at weddings, graduations or other special celebrations in the Caribbean, the U.S., on Celtic and African shores, and in Asia.

Rev. David or Rev. Margo use the Triton Pu shell horn instead of the typical conch at your wedding. The Triton is prettier in photos, has a more musical tone, and is more reliable to make an impressive sound in all weather conditions.

The sound? Seashells were first used as ship horns before the inventions of metal and electricity, thus the low, rumbling sound reminds most people of a foghorn sound.

See the video below to hear David blow one!

VIDEO: David blows the Triton shell horn herald, CLICK HERE.