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Pamela and marquis had there wedding at the beautiful Wente Vineyards in Livermore which is surrounded by beautiful grapevines and foothills, Wente Vineyards has become one of the most sought after wedding venues in the Bay Area. Featuring a beautifully landscaped lawn for outdoor weddings and a historic California, mission-style event center, Wente Vineyards is the place for a truly memorable wedding.I like the fact that they great true to tradition and jumped the broom.

This broom ceremony represents the joining of two families, it's showing respect and pays homage to those who came before us and paved the way.  Therefore it should be practiced with honor for your ancestors and the beauty of our rich heritage. During the slave "transitions" we were not allowed to practice many of the traditional rituals of our past therefore, much of our heritage was lost during this time.  However, a few were considered harmless and allowed. 

Today "Broom Jumping" is a ritual, handed down from generation to generation to remind us of a time when our vows were not legally sanctioned. During slavery, our ancestors sought the legitimacy of marriage by jumping over the broom and into the bonds of domesticity. For our ancestors, this small ritual was a legal and bonding act connecting them with the heritage of the home land and giving legitimacy,dignity and strength to their unions. In there eyes this union was now sanctioned by "the almighty"  

It is said that broom jumping comes from an African Tribal Marriage Ritual of placing sticks on the ground representing the couple's new home together, I have also heard it said that the spray of the broom represents all of us scattered and the handle represents the almighty who holds us together...... You decide


Today's ceremony can be performed at the wedding, after the minister pronounces the couple man and wife or at the reception, just after the bridal party enters the reception area.
Should you decide to incorporate this wonderful tradition in you wedding remember to do it with the honor and dignity it represents.

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Cheers  Peter Bruce Photo

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Peter Bruce Photo & Video along with team bELLE were lucky enough to shoot Claire & Ian's wedding on 8/15/09 at the Palmdale Estates. It was originally part of the Old Mission San Jose garden, Palmdale Estates is a beautifully landscaped site, featuring dozens of stately palms and native California trees, verdant lawns, gardens and even a pond.  In the midst of this lovely setting is Best House, a Tudor-style mansion whose delightful interior and grounds create a storybook backdrop for weddings any time of year.    
Built in 1915, the house reflects much of the elegant, ornate detailing of the period:  graceful arched doorways, bas-relief ceiling moldings, crystal chandeliers, hand painted murals and gleaming hardwood floors.  The Ballroom, though the largest space in the house, still has an intimate feeling with cream-colored walls, an oversized decorative marble fireplace and a huge leaded glass window overlooking the gardens.  At one end of the Ballroom, a few steps take you up to The Music Room, a glitzy alcove with gold leaf walls and colorful stained glass window.  At the other end are the formal Dining Room and Solarium, two light and airy rooms with an abundance of leaded glass windows and views of the "backyard".What a great place to shoot and  this fun and happy couple made the Palmdale even better.

PS check out the cool  Cake

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Regards  Peter Bruce Photo & Video and team bELLE