Today many African American couples decide to make this tradition a part of their wedding. During the era of slavery African Americans were forbidden to marry and often couldn’t live together, so jumping over a broom at the end of a wedding ceremony was one of the only ways for them to publicly declare their union. Probably one of the most recognizable traditions in black weddings is the tradition of “jumping the broom.” In pre-slave trade Africa jumping the broom represented the symbolic sweeping away of all past problems. Here is a quick list of some of the most popular. By integrating these traditions into our ceremonies, we create more memorable wedding experiences which knit together the hearts of those in our community and bring us back to the ties that bind, the feeling of family and of home that are sometimes drowned in a sea of majority culture. Some are just for kicks and some trigger moments of honest inner reflection. These Black wedding traditions are both fun and have deep historical significance. So, it made sense that I finish this month off with a post that celebrates “Black Love” or more specifically the ways in which that love is celebrated during weddings.
February, though much too short, is Black History month. I cannot let this month end without paying homage to the rich history of African American culture and specifically, all the amazing African American wedding traditions.
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