African American Wedding TraditionsOne of the most popular is jumping the broom which became Many African American customs are unique to the United States based on the experiences of slaves during early colonial times. In this case the bridal party would also accent their dress with purple and gold although their basic colors would be complimentary to the color purple. For a little added flare you might opt for fabric which is purple trimmed in gold, the colors of royalty.
African American Wedding MusicThe groom is also attired similarly in a hat and long pullover jacket which is worn over slacks and a shirt. Even if getting married in the traditional white wedding dress, may African American brides today attend their receptions dressed in traditional attire which includes a headpiece, a loose fitting dress or wrapped skirt, a shawl, and a loose blouse all made from the same fabric. The design includes a stepped border which symbolizes obstacles faced over the course of a lifetime in an "X" pattern that ends in a "V" representing the unity of ideas. Representing liberation are the colors of red (for blood), gold (representing prosperity), and green (for the vegetation of Africa).
Traditional American WeddingsWoven cloth from Africa is reflective a woman's personal, societal, religious, and political ethnology. One way they carry on this tradition is with the wedding attire. What they end up with is not only a celebration rich in tradition and culture, but one that is unique and true to their ethnic roots, as well. Many African American women today are incorporating elements of their heritage into wedding ceremonies.
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