Jumping the Broom – another one of my favourites

Did you know that historically the broom has different meanings from different cultures? 

In Christian ceremonies the broom handle represents God, the straw bristles are the families of the couple and the ribbon around the broom symbolizes the ties that bind the couple. 

In Pagen ceremonies, it is said that the handle represents the male phallus and the bristles represent the female energy.

In West Africa brooms were waved over the couple’s head to ward off evil. A broom was then placed on the ground and the couple would jump over it. 

We use this ritual to celebrate the transition from two separate lives into one that is united by love.

The broom can be decorated and laid in front of the happy couple, they then take a ‘leap of faith’ jumping forward into the future together.