Celebrate Heritage, Embrace Love, Begin a New Chapter
Looking to include a heartfelt and meaningful tradition in your wedding day? The Jumping the Broom Ceremony is a beautiful, joyful ritual that symbolises the start of a new life together. Popular among African, Caribbean, and African American couples — and embraced by many seeking deeper cultural meaning — this powerful moment brings ancestral tradition, unity, and love to life in a unique and unforgettable way.
🌍 A Rich Tradition with Deep Roots
More than a charming gesture, Jumping the Broom is a time-honoured practice rooted in West African heritage and preserved through generations. During times of slavery, when legal marriages were not permitted, enslaved couples used this bold and symbolic act to declare their commitment in front of family and community.
Today, it stands as a spiritual, cultural, and emotional bridge — one that honours the past, celebrates the present, and blesses the future.
🌿 What Does Jumping the Broom Symbolise?
New Beginnings – Step into your marriage with hope, promise, and purpose.
Unity – A public, spiritual expression that you are now one.
Ancestral Honour – Pay tribute to generations who kept this tradition alive.
Spiritual Cleansing – Sweep away negativity and welcome joy, love, and harmony.
Community Celebration – Invite loved ones to cheer you on in a shared moment of meaning.
💐 How the Ceremony Works
A specially prepared broom — often adorned with ribbons, flowers, or cultural symbols — is placed before the couple. With hands joined and hearts aligned, the couple leaps together over the broom, symbolising their first step into married life.
Often accompanied by music, blessings, or spoken words, the moment is filled with energy, love, and collective joy. Many couples choose to keep the broom as a keepsake, a symbol of their covenant and commitment.
💞 Who Can Take Part?
This tradition is open to all couples who wish to embrace its spiritual and emotional power. Whether you’re reconnecting with your roots, blending cultures, or simply want a unique moment of unity in your ceremony, Jumping the Broom is inclusive, expressive, and deeply personal.
🙏 Led with Care by Reverend Ben Cooper
Reverend Ben is an experienced and compassionate Christian celebrant who serves couples across London, Kent, and the Home Counties. With over 28 years in ministry, he brings warmth, authenticity, and cultural sensitivity to every ceremony.
If you choose to include Jumping the Broom, Reverend Ben will work closely with you to ensure the ritual is delivered with respect, joy, and true meaning.
“As you jump this broom, may you leap forward in love, courage, and unity — sweeping away what was, and stepping into all that will be.”
📞 Ready to Add This Beautiful Tradition to Your Wedding?
Contact Reverend Ben to learn more about how you can include Jumping the Broom in your wedding ceremony. Let’s create a one-of-a-kind moment that honours your story and uplifts your future.
