Jumping The Broom Is A Unique And Beautiful Book That Will Be Treasured By Each Of Its Readers. The First Comprehensive Wedding Guide Written And Designed Expressly For African Americans, It Presents Everything You Need To Know To Plan An Event That Is Truly An Expression Of Your Personal Style And Heritage. Authored By Harriette Cole, Fashion Editor Of Essence Magazine, Its Thirteen Chapters Cover All The Many Details For Designing The Perfect Wedding - From Making The. Announcement, To Choosing Rings, Invitations, Flowers, Food, Attire And Vows, To Capturing The Moment With The Best Photographs And Videos. Within The Book You'll Find Historical Anecdotes And Traditions From All Over The Motherland - As Well As The Caribbean And The American South - Recounting How Our Ancestors Celebrated This Important Ritual. And Hundreds Of Suggestions For Incorporating Afrocentric Elements - Large Or Small - Into Your Own Big Day Are Described. Other Special Features Include At Least A Dozen Original Dress Designs; A 16-page, Full-color African-american Wedding Album; Do-it-affordably Ideas On Each And Every Chapter Subject; And A Comprehensive Resource Guide, Listing Information On African-owned And -inspired Caterers, Jewelry Designers, Florists, Musicians, And Much More. Illustrated Throughout With Historical And Contemporary Photographs, Jumping The Broom Makes An Exquisite Gift Book For A Special Friend Or. Family Member, As Well As An Indispensable Planner For The Most Important Day In Your Life. Marriage Via Ancestors. -the Elements Of Commitment. -your Engagement. -The Giving Of Gifts. -organizing The Logistics. -invitations And Other Stationery. -your Wedding Look. -ceremonial Notes. -the Perfect Setting. -the Wedding Feast. -capturing The Moment. -for Grooms Only. -touchy Subjects. The Art Of Eloping. -the Second Time Around. Interfaith Marriages. It's A Family Affair. The Prenuptial Agreement. -resource Guide. Harriette Cole. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 204) And Index.