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Table of Contents 1) A Different Celebrity Wedding Photo from Past or Present! This issue's celebrity Brides and Grooms are actors Angela Bassett & Courtney Vance, Super Model Iman with Musical Icon David Bowie, and Eddy Murphy with his wife Nicole.
2) A Wedding Tradition Explained! "Jumping The Broom" Many historians believe broom jumping originated in the southern U.S. during the time of slavery, slaves could not legally marry, and so an alternative ceremony for marking a couple's commitment was adopted. Some believe it comes from an African tribal marriage ritual of placing sticks on the ground which represent the couple's new home. Some say it stems from an African custom of the Bride to sweep the home of her mother-in-law on her wedding day. Coincidentally, there was a similar Celtic tradition. In the early days of Christianity in Ireland, rituals tended to be a blend of the Pagan with the Christian. Couples who couldn't wait until the traveling priest turned up would perform a hand fasting ceremony, tying their wrists together as a symbol of their commitment to one another. They would then join hands and jump over a broom to guarantee children. The broom was a Celtic symbol of fertility; Neo-pagans have also incorporated it into their hand fastings. Here the broom represents a threshold. The hand fasted couple, although still individuals, begin a new life together. Jumping over the broom represents crossing this threshold into new territory, with your life vitally connected to another's. The leap that the couple takes over the broom is symbolic of starting a new life with another person which does require a "leap of faith".
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Spend some time and internet research if you decide to incorporate old
traditions. If you do decide to purchase a ceremonial broom make sure
it is one you like. Since it will be a permanent memento from your wedding,
you want it to be very nice and of high quality. One practice becoming
more prevalent is to have the guests all tie a ribbon to the broom before
the newlyweds take the leap. This lends a real sense of community and
anticipation to the event. As with any tradition which might not be
known to all of your guests, it is a good idea to have someone announce
the event and explain it's relevance and symbolism. This way your traditions
can be shared and fully appreciated by all present.
