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Danielle
Savvy September 2018

Jumping the Broom and Breaking the Glass

Danielle, on February 26, 2018 at 2:14 AM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 17
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Hi! My fiance is Jewish and I am African American (and Catholic). He really wants to break the glass after the ceremony and I really want to include jumping the broom. It seems like a lot to do all at one time. Any suggestions about how to include both traditions? (FYI, we are doing an interfaith ceremony at an art museum, with a Rabbi and Priest, and will have a chuppah) thanks for your help, my first time posting!!Smiley laugh

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Latest activity by Martelle, on January 2, 2019 at 3:12 PM
  • Jazzminn
    Devoted November 2018
    Jazzminn ·
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    I love the idea of doing both, especially since you’re already doing an interfaith ceremony. I don’t think it would be too much, because both moments tend to be pretty quick anyway.
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  • AQuixoticBride
    VIP July 2018
    AQuixoticBride ·
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    I also think doing both would be great. They wouldn't take much time even breaking the glass then jumping the broom. I would only add that if you have a ceremony program that you can add the significance/explanation for your guests.
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  • Chariece & Sterling
    VIP January 2026
    Chariece & Sterling ·
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    I would do both as a way of celebrating the joining of two cultures.
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  • M
    Beginner May 2018
    Maritsa ·
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    Do both! It is a wonderful way to start your marriage both are not very time consuming and fun traditions!
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  • Raven
    Devoted February 2019
    Raven ·
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    Definitely do both!! Maybe glass, then kiss the bride, then broom?
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  • K
    Just Said Yes May 2018
    Kiara ·
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    Yes. Sounds like a good order to do it in.. and combines both. Good idea
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  • N
    Savvy August 2018
    Nwamaka ·
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    Definitely do both, it's not going to take too long. Though maybe do the broom first to avoid glass mishaps.
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  • Janel
    Super September 2018
    Janel ·
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    I’d probably jump the broom first and then break the glass just bc when the glass is broken everyone yells.
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  • firstoneat56
    Master August 2017
    firstoneat56 ·
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    Kiss, break glass, jump broom. We used a lightbulb wrapped in a napkin, since it’s easy to break.
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  • Mrs. Sponge
    Master April 2018
    Mrs. Sponge ·
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    I think doing both would be great. I think you could kiss, break glass, and jump over the broom as you are walking back down the aisle together. Like other posters said they are both over very quickly so I don't think doing both is too much.

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  • L
    Super August 2023
    Lunajay ·
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    That is so amazing I just love interracial marriages and combining family and culture...our officiant won't allow us to do the jumping of the broom unless we spend more money of course. So we are just going to do it as we enter at the reception just before the first dance unless we find another officiant lol.
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    Savvy April 2019
    Future Rose ·
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    I think both of them shoulg
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    Savvy April 2019
    Future Rose ·
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    Edit: I think you should do both

    (still getting use to new phone, sorry)
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  • Xandria
    VIP December 2018
    Xandria ·
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    Do both!

    If your really worried about length perhaps jump the broom during your reception entrance.
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  • Maggie
    Champion October 2025
    Maggie ·
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    I agree with everyone that you should do both because they won't be too long, but my first thought was to jump the broom onto the glass. I don't even know if that'll work, but I definitely think you should do both. I've never been to a wedding where they did cultural shows like that and didn't enjoy it. Smiley smile

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  • maryann
    Expert June 2019
    maryann ·
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    Its your wedding if breaking the glass is important to him then make it important, and jumping the broom is important to you. It is your day and all about you. Enjoy the moment.... Jump over the broom, and then break the glass...

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  • Martelle
    Devoted July 2019
    Martelle ·
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    I think that is wonderful including both traditions in the wedding. My FH and I will be lighting the unity candles while we are at the "altar" (we are getting married in a museum) and then we will be "jumping the broom" at the end of the ceremony before we walk back down the aisle together!


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