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We can
perform a jumping the broom wedding
ceremony.
Jumping of
the broom is an African or African-American wedding tradition.
It occurs during the
recessional, as the couple turn to head back
down the aisle. Or it may be
performed at the reception as the couple enters. The broom
is decorated with ribbons, flowers, or meaningful objects.
One variation is to provide ribbons for the guests to sign and
then decorate the broom before the ceremony. After the
ceremony, the broom is used in the home either at the hearth, in
the entry way, or as wall decor. |
The symbolism:
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Jumping the broom symbolizes a new beginning,
a welcoming of the new- sweeping away the
old, or sweeping away old cares and worries.
It represents entering into a new
life of husband and wife.
- The wooden handle represents
the strength of the commitment or the strength of God's presence
in the marriage.
- The ribbons represent the tying
together of two lives.
- And the
leap symbolizes joyfully taking the leap
into married life together.
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At the wedding ceremony:
At the
end of the ceremony, after the officiate presents the couple as
husband and wife,
an
attendant or special person chosen by the bride and groom places
the broom across the aisle. The couple holds hands and
jumps over the broom as they walk back down the aisle together.
At the reception: (one
variation):
The guests gather
in a circle around the couple.
The officiant
first explains the symbolism of the broom- the joining of the
couple, the combining of two families, the need for the
community to support the couple, and the honoring of a rich
cultural heritage. Meanwhile the couple may hold the broom
handle together and sweep around in a circle.
The groom places the broom on the floor.
Everyone counts, "1, 2, 3... Jump!"
While holding hands, the
couple jumps over the broom. |
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We have a fantastic selection of
sample ceremonies, ceremony ideas, and much more to
choose from when you book with us. Contact us now
to start creating the CT wedding of your dreams! |
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Pastors Bob and Barbara, wedding officiants
Email:
weddingpastors@aol.com
Phone:
(203) 503- 4102
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