Jumping the Broom Question

CreoleBride30

Hi ladies! My fiance and I have decided to incorporate jumping the broom in our ceremony.  Currently, I have 3 Matrons of Honor, 3 Best Men, 2 flower girls, and 1 Broom Carrier which is my Godchild. However, I'm confused about where does he put the broom after he walks down the aisle with it. Does he just sit in the front row and hold it until we are ready to "jump the broom"...at that point he puts it in front of us? I just don't know the correct way to do this. If any one has any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks in advance ladies!!

Sophia1913

I may not be much help as I felt like my emotions were all over the place during the ceremony but since we didn't have a wedding party I had my sister hold it under her seat during the ceremony and I had her be in charge of bringing it up there.  It wasn't until I saw the DVD of our ceremony that I saw her get up and put the broom behind us while we were still facing the officiant so that once we turned around to face the guests it was there.  So I'd say if you have a broom carrier maybe he can hold it until you are ready and place it right behind you guys right before you are ready to turn around and jump it.

keyaira04

In the past, I have seen this: Who ever places it down can pick it back up. This can be a BM or GM or even a parent /someone in the first row. Or you can have who ever is walking directly after you (MOH, Best man, etc.) to pick it up. 

joneka

I did not think of this..I like the maid or matron putting it down behind us..yep..thats what were going to do..

BluIvory82

I dont know, I just asked my FI question and he looked at me like I dont know.We are jumping the broom too.

ladychambers83

good question!

keyaira04

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_jumping-the-broom-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:29041065-0e5f-4335-8127-489b1632ae93Post:8611c147-4096-47d5-aea3-5022c725be18">Re: Jumping the Broom Question</a>:
[QUOTE]I dont know, I just asked my FI question and he looked at me like I dont know.We are jumping the broom too.
Posted by BluIvory82[/QUOTE]



Lol. I love it as I am playing the above in my head.

keyaira04

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_jumping-the-broom-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:29041065-0e5f-4335-8127-489b1632ae93Post:8611c147-4096-47d5-aea3-5022c725be18">Re: Jumping the Broom Question</a>:
[QUOTE]I dont know, I just asked my FI question and he looked at me like I dont know.We are jumping the broom too.
Posted by BluIvory82[/QUOTE]



Lol. I love it as I am playing the above in my head.

Yolie1098

You can also let the oldest grandparent hold it and place it in front of you.

mahoganieyes

Our coordinator had our fg carry the broom since I forgot her pomander to carry. It all worked out! My original plan was to have the broom sit under my mom's seat and then have my brother bring the broom out to lay.

Elizabeth80

We plan to place the broom under my mom's seat and to have her put it at the foot of the steps after we say 'I Do'!!

staten2012

My sons will be junior ushers (I have two, one age 14 and one age 17). When it is time for that in our ceremony, they will bring the broom down the aisle together and each will hold one end. This is our honoring our ancestors through tradition and blending the families together. So I agree with OP's I don't think there is a set way to incorporate that into the ceremony. Just do what you feel is best and won't disrupt the flow of the wedding too much.

CreoleBride30

Thank you ladies for all your ideas and suggestions. I appreciate it!