Jumping the Broom: A Modern Take on an Old Tradition
GUEST POST BY DENIA WILLIAMS, OWNER OF FROM YOUR INSPIRATION WEDDING AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
This particular couple wanted to jump the broom; however, they did not want the traditional decorated broom. The wedding planner decided to create this design for the couple to jump over. It was perfect for the wedding day and they can hang it on their wall or they can add a stand and place it on the mantle. It's the perfect reminder of their love, commitment and heritage.
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GUEST POST BY DENIA WILLIAMS, OWNER OF FROM YOUR INSPIRATION WEDDING AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
“Jumping the Broom” is an African American wedding tradition included at the end of the ceremony, after the officiant has pronounced the couple husband and wife or at the reception after the entire bridal party has entered. The significance of this tradition is to pay homage to those that came before us during times of slavery. At that time, slaves were not allowed to legally get married so they legitimized their marriage by jumping the broom; leaving their former single lives and jumping into a new journey as husband and wife.
This particular couple wanted to jump the broom; however, they did not want the traditional decorated broom. The wedding planner decided to create this design for the couple to jump over. It was perfect for the wedding day and they can hang it on their wall or they can add a stand and place it on the mantle. It's the perfect reminder of their love, commitment and heritage.
