Jumping the Broom Today

A stunning, one-of-a-kind guide to planning modern Black weddings; the followup to the 1995 bestselling Jumping the Broom, for readers of coffee table favorites like Black Food and Black Futures and wedding planners like The Wedding Book and Modern Weddings.

The magic of wedding ceremonies remains one of the most beautiful rituals of life. For centuries, Black couples have been honoring their unions their way, calling on ancestral wisdom and modern advents to matrimonial bliss. For the biggest days of our lives, it’s time for Black people and those who love us to have a better blueprint. Encompassing over 30 interviews from real couples, recourses from Black-owned brands, and incredible full-color photography, Jumping the Broom Today breaks it all down for Black couples of all ages, broaching hot topics like:
 

• Creating proposal that’s unique to you
• The meaning of commitment
• How to plan your ceremony, from choosing a venue to
• Traditions across the Black diaspora
• Food traditions from the diaspora
• Blending families
• Planning your financial future
• How Gen Z, LGBTQ+ couples, and older couples are doing things differently
   

Personal, relatable, and tailored to the needs of our communities, Jumping the Broom Today holds open the door for the can’t-miss discussions and details that make the magic of two people choosing to walk on the same path worthy of celebration.