The Nubian Wedding Book: Words and Rituals to Celebrate and Plan an African-American Wedding

eminiscent of Jumping the Broom but with more historical background and more detailed and practical suggestions, this comprehensive guide to planning an Afrocentric wedding features ceremonies, vows, toasts, wedding prayers, libations, recipes, suggestions for Afrocentric gift giving, and anecdotes from couples about their experiences with weddings reflecting their own rich heritage. 23 photos.