Jumping the broom3/27/2023 – so be careful not to leave your broomstick lying around in any doorways! If the couple chose to jump back over the broomstick and out of their house, their commitment to each other was undone. Whilst jumping over a broomstick together gave couples a relatively straightforward way of formalising their union, it was also just as easy to undo the union. ‘Jumping the broom’ seems to have started originally in Wales where the idea of living together was well established as a practical option in rural communities.Ĭouples who wanted to declare their commitment to each other would place a broom stick in the doorway of their house, hold hands and jump over the broom into their new home and new life together!īy jumping the broomstick, the couple were agreeing to live as man and wife for a year and a day – literally swept off their feet! Where did the tradition of jumping the broom come from? Read on for more ideas about how you can incorporate a ‘jumping the broom’ ritual into your ceremony. What is a jumping the broom or besom ceremony?Ĭongratulations! You have already decided that choosing a celebrant to deliver your wedding ceremony gives you a whole range of options that a registrar just can’t.Ī favourite option with many couples is ‘jumping the broom’ – a ritual that is full of fun and theatre, that is a great way to involve your guests and looks amazing on your photos and video – what more could you want?!
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